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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: sapling bowyer on March 27, 2016, 01:00:52 pm

Title: reflex question
Post by: sapling bowyer on March 27, 2016, 01:00:52 pm

Hello guys! I have a rough bow that has 16 inches of one end slightly deflexed.I want to move it to the original position and reflex it slightly but should I steam it or boil it? The wood is black locust sapwood.

Title: Re: reflex question
Post by: bradsmith2010 on March 27, 2016, 01:05:07 pm

if you leave the limb slightly reflexed it will shoot fine,, it may even pull out some with tiller,, steam would probably work ok for that,, I would coat the wood to prevent checking