Heat bending question

[Blue EagleBum]

When heat bending a self bow, what temperature heat gun should you use?

Is there a difference for laminate bows?

[Pat B]

I got my heat gun from a garage sale for $5 about 10 years ago. It is a 2 temp setting gun and I use it mostly on high.
 Most bending in a FG bow is done at glue up time and not with heat. The lams are thin enough to bend under pressure and the glue and glass holds that shape.

[DVSHUNTER]

I agree with Pat B. My heat gun is a Wagner and it has two settings. One is 700 degress and the other is 1200. I use te hottest setting and heat the bow until it is to hot to touch without burning it. Go slow to avoid cracking.

[Blue EagleBum]

Sounds good so far. Going to get the Mrs. to get me one tomorrow at the hardware. On 7 to 7 day shift. No ones open when I go home.