DIPPING UPDATE

[greenchicken]

BAsed on my initial experience with the dipping method AND my previous experience with Arrow finishing I made this rig. The result was a perfectly even finish which was dry to the touch in 2 minutes. I figure two or three quick dips then let it cure for a day. I think I have finally found the perfect balance between quality and time.

 

[Richard Gibson]

What is the material mounted on the board?

 

[greenchicken]

The is a bike inner tube with a small hole punched in the middle.

side note: I find that old bike inner tubes are of infinite value in the shop.

 

[Holz Mechaniker]

don't let 3 rivers archery know of your design:biggrin:

 

[chriselle]

Interesting idea. Keep us up to date on your thoughts when completely finished.

 

[Papo]

Ha haha ha ha, that's a good one, you better put a patent on this one Phil.
we weee weee weee weeeeee
Going to make me one before that patent comes on and I get taken to Court
Weeee WEEeee weeee weeee weeeeeeee
GREAT IDEA
THANKS
Which dipping finish are you using?

 

[greenchicken]

The dipping can is from PEN STATE.

 

[greenchicken]

post a new video

 

[Padre]

Phil,
That is so cool! Brilliant in its simplicity.

How big was the hole in the rubber inner-tube?

Thank you so much for sharing this!

 

[carpblaster]

3 rivers archery have a arrow dipping tube with rubber caps that make it a whole lot easier,its how we made the wood arrow for many years, I am working on plexiglas finish

 

[greenchicken]

CARPBLASTER?!? I think we have more in common. I am a big time bow-fisher.

 

[Haynie]

Are you using the inner tube to squeegee the blank?

 

[greenchicken]

This has two advantages over the 3-Rivers.

First of all it is FREE!
Second the arrow dipper is designed with you holding on the the last 1/4 inch which will be cut of for nocking. Obviously this is not ht case with a pen.

 

[dbledsoe]

Would it work if you put the tube over the can opening and pushed the pen through the tube, into the coating, and pulled it back through the tube?

 

[greenchicken]

I am sure that would work too.

 

[Haynie]

I am totally intrigued. What types of finishes would this work with?

Is there anyway for the two dipping threads to be merged?

 

[greenchicken]

Sorry my fault for starting a second one for the video. Don't know how to merge.

 

[Haynie]

I think you have to ask one of the mods.