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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Aries on July 13, 2015, 10:30:02 am

Title: steaming question
Post by: Aries on July 13, 2015, 10:30:02 am

After steaming and recurving or reflexing a piece how long do you leave it in your jig?  How about osage specifically. 
Thanks for your help guys.

Title: Re: steaming question
Post by: Pat B on July 13, 2015, 10:37:22 am

I leave heat treated or manipulated wood on the form over night. I want to be sure it is completely cooled, inside or out. I'd hate to pull out what I just put in by stressing it too soon.

Title: Re: steaming question
Post by: Aries on July 13, 2015, 10:44:33 am

I failed recently.
I steamed about 4 inches of reflex into some osage and after it was cool to the touch( about 40 minutes or so) I took it out and ended up with only 2 inches of reflex. :-\

Title: Re: steaming question
Post by: Del the cat on July 13, 2015, 10:55:58 am

It's often prudent to leave it overnight... it's too tempting to fiddle with stuff too early... glue ups or heat bending.
Mind, nearly all bending needs an allowance for spring back.
Del

Title: Re: steaming question
Post by: Aries on July 13, 2015, 12:59:15 pm

Thank you guys for the information I appreciate it

Title: Re: steaming question
Post by: Joec123able on July 13, 2015, 01:19:14 pm

Like has been said, overnight is fine.