Deflex/reflex question

[Sidewinder]

I assume that deflex/reflex means that the handle area is deflexed and gull wings into reflexed tips, correct?  I have an osage stave I am working on that has that as a natural profile. My real qustion is what do I need to look out for when tillering it as compared to a straight stave. Is there danger of taking off too much at the reflex portion and coming in under weight? I think I had heard that soome time back and just wanted to make sure I keep it in mind as I proceed.  Thanks in advance for any input.   Danny

[mullet]

 Get your outer limb to unfold, then work the inner limbs.

[Grunt]

Getting your first high brace on will be a bear because of increased string tension.  Go slow and brace it asap.

[Pat B]

Probably better to use a stringer to brace these bows until you get it to a managable weight. Even then it would ber best to use a stringer.

[Sidewinder]

Thanks for the insight guys, it helps me to know what to expect. I have some side to side corrections to be made with the heat gun. So I think I may do that next and then let it stabilize and then proceed with softening up the mid and inner limbs. I have the outters bending enough to open up.   

Danny

[crooketarrow]

    If you wish to keep you reflex deflex don't over pressure your limbs. Reflex deflex limbs are easyest to take on set.

[Aaron W]

The reflex will fool you while getting it to brace height.  It will feel heavier.  Once you get it to brace height and start working it back you'll notice a little more pop for the amount of wood you have in the limbs....they will fell a little more springy than just a straight limb.  If you long string tiller it at first you should be fine.