Author Topic: Heat-treating a white oak board over a stove flame (no heat-gun)- How and When?  (Read 1923 times)

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Offline arachnid

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Well, The title says it all... ;D

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Offline Pat B

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At the same time you would by any other method.  ;)
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline arachnid

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Ok, the main question was how do I do it without scorchong the wood or causing the heat to spread to the back.
 Any jig needed?
 How far from the flame should I place the bow?
Big flame of small?
Is it really a 1/2 hour per limb?

I guess the title didn't said it all... :-\

Offline bubbles

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I did it a few times before i had a heat gun. Again, its, very similar to the other methods. Figure out a way to suspend the bow above the flame ( 3~5 inches with your flame on LOW, as low as you can make it) this could  be your arm, or if you get tired, some blocks of wood, etc.  Figure out a way to monitor the progress. I sat on the floor right beside the stove and read a book. Just need to look up to see how it was toasting. Then slide along as you see necessary. Stove requires more vigilance than a heat gun, but works just the same.

Offline arachnid

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Thanks Bubbles.