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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: snag on December 18, 2010, 02:05:05 pm

Title: Straightening Juniper?
Post by: snag on December 18, 2010, 02:05:05 pm

I have a seasoned juniper stave that I have been looking at. It is twisted a little from end to end.
Does juniper take to straightening with steam or heat very well? Should I try to straighten it before roughing
it out or after?
David

Title: Re: Straightening Juniper?
Post by: Pat B on December 18, 2010, 02:11:38 pm

I've never worked juniper(except ERC) but I would rough it out forst and maybe get it to floor tiller stage before straightening. A lot less wood to deal with.

Title: Re: Straightening Juniper?
Post by: snag on December 18, 2010, 03:22:34 pm

I'll do it! Thanks, David