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Offline SCbake

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Bending laminates
« on: December 29, 2016, 06:20:26 pm »
Hi folks. I returned to an old project where I have a bamboo backed hickory bow ready for tillering. I used epoxy for the join.  From improper storage the tip of one limb has twisted. How can I straighten the limb without separating the bamboo from the hickory?

Thanks in advance,
SCbake
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Offline aaron

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Re: Bending laminates
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2016, 07:49:55 pm »
Exactly what type of epoxy did you use?
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Offline bow101

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Re: Bending laminates
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2016, 11:46:57 pm »
I have actually used TB3 and used heat to add more reflex into the tips without compromising the stability or strength.  I use welwood plastic resin now.  Not sure about bamboo, I use maple, oak and BW for lams.

Good luck.
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