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Title: Heat treat a finished bow???
Post by: snag on April 08, 2011, 01:40:00 PM

I have a hazelnut bow that I have finished. I put a tung oil finish on it. But being my first try at a selfbow I should have heat treated the limbs to straighten them a bit. Can I still do this or is it too late? thanks, David

Title: Re: Heat treat a finished bow???
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 08, 2011, 02:45:00 PM

I use the tongue oil you wipe on, let sit for 6 or 7 minutes and buff off. I have heat treated a couple bows like that and never had a problem with the finish.

Title: Re: Heat treat a finished bow???
Post by: okie64 on April 08, 2011, 02:49:00 PM

I've heat-treated bows after they were finished with tung oil, but I did a light sanding on the belly with 220 grit first.

Title: Re: Heat treat a finished bow???
Post by: snag on April 08, 2011, 03:42:00 PM

Thanks guys. I'll try the sandpaper first Okie.

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