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sleek
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Help with reflexing a handle
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September 01, 2013, 08:12:58 pm »
I need to take an osage stave I have that is annoyingly straight and perfect. I need to reflex the handle to make a 5 curve. So whats the best way to reflex the thickest part of the bow?
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Re: Help with reflexing a handle
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September 01, 2013, 08:18:23 pm »
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sleek
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Re: Help with reflexing a handle
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September 01, 2013, 08:27:46 pm »
How thick would you get it first? Final handle dimensions?
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SLIMBOB
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Re: Help with reflexing a handle
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September 01, 2013, 08:35:40 pm »
You can do it with a heat gun, depending on the amount you want. Steam it if you are going with a severe bend, but a heat gun if used slow and easy will get 'er done.
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Re: Help with reflexing a handle
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September 02, 2013, 10:44:30 am »
If its too deep of a handle you may struggle to bend it with anything. What are the dimensions?
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