new osage stave

[Dave 55]

I have a question for you concerning a new osage stave I recieved,it is straight for most of its length but the last 2 feet or so takes a pretty good bend,a dog leg I guess and Im wondering how to straighten that much of a bend there.Any help would be greatly appreciated.
, also you have to follow the longitudinal center of the stave,right?.Thanks for any help,Dave.

[Pappy]

Yes follow the longitudinal grain and lay out the bow,once you get roughed out and bending just a little you can straighten the dog leg out with dry heat or steam.
   Pappy

[Dave 55]

Thanks for the reply Pappy I appreciate it,Dave