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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: NewBowyer on May 13, 2020, 06:19:59 am

Title: Heat treating
Post by: NewBowyer on May 13, 2020, 06:19:59 am

I read many posts here that mention heat treating bows for general strength/durability, rather than purely to correct a bend or twist. I'm curious about how you determine the right amount and duration of heat, i.e., how hot is not hot enough or too hot, and how long is too brief or too long? And what stage of the build process is appropriate for heat treatment- at floor tiller, or just before/after final tiller; when should it be done? Do you treat only the belly, back, or back and belly? Which woods benefit from and/or need heat treating the most? I know there's a lot to consider here, so I appreciate everyone's input. Thanks.

Title: Re: Heat treating
Post by: Marc St Louis on May 13, 2020, 07:02:52 am

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,23338.0.html

You'll have to fix the YouTube link since I disabled it

Title: Re: Heat treating
Post by: Bob Barnes on May 13, 2020, 08:35:40 pm

Marc...what were you treating the belly with after heating it?