Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Richard B on June 12, 2014, 12:07:23 pm
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A few days ago I steamed the handle section of my elm bow (work in progress - see "elm stave" post) to bring the string back into alignment with the handle. Was wondering how long I should leave it before re-commencing the tillering process, to make sure it is fully dried out and wont give me unnecessary string follow.
The handle areas is about 1.6 x 1.2 inches as the moment and was steamed for about 45mins.
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Actually, you wait for the area to rehydrate to equilibrium, as the steaming process forces moisture out of the wood. I wait a day or two and then have at it.
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2x
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I wait 2-3 days to be safe
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Just depends how wet the wood was when I steamed it. If the wood was dry I wait about 3 days.
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many thanks. The wood got quite wet when I steamed it. But its been very hot here (for England!). I think I will give it 4 days.