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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: CodyCoyote on August 06, 2009, 11:21:48 am

Title: Is heat needed???
Post by: CodyCoyote on August 06, 2009, 11:21:48 am

I built a jig for a reflex deflex style bows, is some source of heat needed to get the proper bend in the limbs?

Cody

Title: Re: Is heat needed???
Post by: Pappy on August 06, 2009, 11:27:33 am

What kind of wood,and how old is the wood ? :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Is heat needed???
Post by: CodyCoyote on August 06, 2009, 11:33:09 am

Walnut, about 15 years old.

Title: Re: Is heat needed???
Post by: Pappy on August 06, 2009, 12:15:46 pm

Never done Walnut that old but my guess would be rub it down with cooking oil and dry heat.I use a heat gun for that. :) Someone will probably chime in that has worked with Old Walnut.Are you making a selfbow or a backed  bow ?
   Pappy

Title: Re: Is heat needed???
Post by: CodyCoyote on August 06, 2009, 12:20:59 pm

A backed bow.

Title: Re: Is heat needed???
Post by: yazoo on August 06, 2009, 12:44:52 pm

walnut that old tends to be brittle go slow and be careful

Title: Re: Is heat needed???
Post by: CodyCoyote on August 06, 2009, 01:12:23 pm

What can i use as heat? Will a hair dryer work?

Title: Re: Is heat needed???
Post by: Hillbilly on August 06, 2009, 01:17:14 pm

If you're making a backed bow, you can glue the R/D in without heat, but your core will have to be thin and flexible enough to bend easily without breaking.