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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: nsherve on September 18, 2018, 05:58:49 am

Title: correct some twist?
Post by: nsherve on September 18, 2018, 05:58:49 am

I'm beginning to finish my first recurve. On one of the ends there's a little bit of twist on the recurve that causes the bow to pull a little bit to one side. How would you fix this without having to reset the curve? The bow is made from hickory.

Title: Re: correct some twist?
Post by: Pat B on September 18, 2018, 06:53:00 am

You may be able to twist the tip in the opposite position but you'll probably need to add heat.

Title: Re: correct some twist?
Post by: nsherve on September 18, 2018, 07:48:57 am

You don't think that'll un-curve the recurve?

Title: Re: correct some twist?
Post by: leonwood on September 18, 2018, 08:44:30 am

I guess you added the recurve using a form? Just clamp the recurve in the same form and twist it a little in the opposite direction with clamps and/or wedges and hit it with a heatgun for a minute. That's what I do and that never lets me down.

Title: Re: correct some twist?
Post by: nsherve on September 18, 2018, 08:48:56 am

I don't know why I often don't think of simple things like that...thanks