Bending deflex out of a stave

[Jakesnyder]

I have a black locust stave that has some deflex and I'd rather start the tillering with a little bit of reflex. I have pulled out some recurve before and am not sure what I did wrong. Can someone give me some pointers for best success? I know in the end the wood is going to do what it wants but I'd like to try

[Pat B]

Jake, if you have a form clamp the bow to it at the handle and use a heat gun and clamp working out each limb heating and clamping. Once you get both limbs done go back over and toast the belly well then let it sit for a few days and it should be good to go.

[bassman]

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