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Started by David Holt, July 13, 2010, 07:31:00 PM

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David Holt

Any have any pics or plans for cauls?
HMC(SS/SW) David Holt
Submarine Force Independent Duty Corpsman
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Osagetree

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David Holt

nice and simple...thanks.  How far are the holes, bout 4"?
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Osagetree

Its about 3" reflex @ around 68" or 70" and the holes are spaced evenly from the middle to the tips
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John Cooper

Sorry for posting a link from another site, but I found this extremely informative.  It's a Gary Davis style caul.  I use one and it really helps make "junk" into bows.  :)

John

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2x6 pine, 66" long.  This is just half of it but divide the width and half the length by 6.  Connect the dots like in the pic.  Cut the curve.
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fish n chicks

This may be a silly question but do you heat or treat the bow (soak in water?) in any way before setting it up in the caul? And how long do you leave it in the caul?

Osagetree

Dry heat or steam, then clamp'r down starting from the handle to the tips. Some leave them a week, some leave them till they cool. Time is variable depending on wood & wet or dry heat.
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David Holt

Thanks for the info fellas!  

John S. I knew i had seen that pic before but couln't find it, thanks.

John C. where's the link?  I googled Gary Davis caul but didn't find anything.
HMC(SS/SW) David Holt
Submarine Force Independent Duty Corpsman
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