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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Russ on February 24, 2021, 11:34:47 pm

Title: how to take reflex out
Post by: Russ on February 24, 2021, 11:34:47 pm

hey all

so on my white oak bow im working on i have a limb that recurves naturally at the tip and i want to straighten it out like to other limb, the problem is, how do i straighten it? i cant heat it while clamping it because my clamp would be in the way. is it even smart to try and take the recurve/reflex out since its natural? I cant remember really hearing about someone heating out reflex. is it gonna damage the belly? should i just add the same amount of reflex into the other limb?

thanks!!

Title: Re: how to take reflex out
Post by: RyanY on February 24, 2021, 11:43:52 pm

If you can’t use dry heat use steam or boil it and clamp it straight. Shouldn’t be any issues.

Title: Re: how to take reflex out
Post by: Russ on February 24, 2021, 11:48:29 pm

Sweet! thanks a lot!

Title: Re: how to take reflex out
Post by: Hawkdancer on February 25, 2021, 12:57:21 am

I would think reflexing the other limb to match would a better plan, but I haven't tried either way.
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: how to take reflex out
Post by: bownarra on February 25, 2021, 03:21:43 am

You don't need the clamp on whilst heating??
Just set it in place, heat until hot enouih - then clamp with the use of a soft spacer.

Title: Re: how to take reflex out
Post by: PaSteve on February 25, 2021, 12:07:22 pm

 Agree with Hawkdancer. Reflex the other limb to match.

Title: Re: how to take reflex out
Post by: scp on February 25, 2021, 09:52:58 pm

How much reflex are we talking about? And how long is the reflexed tip?