40-45# Osage rough dimensions

[bradsmith2010]

yes you can straighten it when it is roughed out,,it will work,, don't worry  looking good so far

[dane lund]

Joec,

So do I cut it to shape first and get it to floor tiller before I start trying to bend it around?
Dry heat or steam?
Any direction would be appreciated.

[Badly Bent]

I get them reduced down and bending on the floor before starting a side to side heat correction. Less wood to heat through and less time with the hear gun on it that way. Osage takes to heat correction much easier than most any wood IMO. Prop twist is even easier to remove on osage also.

[dane lund]

Badly,
Thanks for your response. I'll get it cut out, and see where we are. I'm sure I'll have more questions.

[Joec123able]

Agree with badly bent although I prefer steam.

[Badly Bent]

Yeah steam works well also. I've been using it more often lately, especially on white woods. Moved an out of line walnut limb a full inch sideways last week with localized steam using the wet cloth and foil method. Dry heat wouldn't budge it at all.

[dane lund]

Hi guys,

Well, with a little more work, I'll have it to floor tiller.
I bought some 2x4 and 2x6, some glue and screws, and I'm ready to build a straightening, reflex jig.
Would either of you fellas have a sketch of what you use?
Thanks again in advance.

[Badly Bent]

Dane,  sorry I don't have a sketch or photo of my jig. Maybe if you send a pm to Chris (Pearl Drums) to see what he has. On my last half dozen bows I altered mine to roughly match what he does and I really like the results.
I now add roughly 1/2" of reflex out to about 12" from handle and then add another 1-1/2" to 2" from that point to the tips.