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Title: Help with Limb Twist in Hickory Stave
Post by: Huntrdfk on December 31, 2013, 12:01:00 PM

Hi all, I have a hickory stave that has been hanging around in the cellar for a few years, and all of a sudden the bowbuilding bug has hit again. I have made osage selfbows,(but not for five years or so), but this is my first froma hickory stave. I have it down to where it is floor tillered, but one limb especially has twist in it that I want to get rid of. I know I should use heat, but the steps are escaping me. Anyone here that can give me some direction?

Thanks,
David

Title: Re: Help with Limb Twist in Hickory Stave
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 31, 2013, 12:09:00 PM

There is a write up on my site. Good to see you making bows again, my friend. Have a Happy New Year! Jawge
http://georgeandjoni.home.comcast.net/~georgeandjoni/fixtwist.html

Title: Re: Help with Limb Twist in Hickory Stave
Post by: Huntrdfk on December 31, 2013, 12:16:00 PM

Thanks George. Happy New Year to you too!!!

David

Title: Re: Help with Limb Twist in Hickory Stave
Post by: Huntrdfk on December 31, 2013, 09:56:00 PM

Worked like a charm George, thanks!

David

Title: Re: Help with Limb Twist in Hickory Stave
Post by: George Tsoukalas on January 01, 2014, 09:54:00 AM

Welcome, David. Good to hear. Jawge

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