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Offline nsherve

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correct some twist?
« on: September 18, 2018, 05:58:49 am »
I'm beginning to finish my first recurve. On one of the ends there's a little bit of twist on the recurve that causes the bow to pull a little bit to one side. How would you fix this without having to reset the curve? The bow is made from hickory.

Offline Pat B

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Re: correct some twist?
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2018, 06:53:00 am »
You may be able to twist the tip in the opposite position but you'll probably need to add heat.
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Offline nsherve

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Re: correct some twist?
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2018, 07:48:57 am »
You don't think that'll un-curve the recurve?

Offline leonwood

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Re: correct some twist?
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2018, 08:44:30 am »
I guess you added the recurve using a form? Just clamp the recurve in the same form and twist it a little in the opposite direction with clamps and/or wedges and hit it with a heatgun for a minute. That's what I do and that never lets me down.

Offline nsherve

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Re: correct some twist?
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2018, 08:48:56 am »
I don't know why I often don't think of simple things like that...thanks