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Offline Likemp

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Fixing lateral bend?
« on: April 07, 2020, 03:01:17 pm »
One of the limbs on the BL pyramid bow I am working on starts swinging off the right (or left depending on which way you look at it) about halfway down the limb, ending with the tip being off center by a bit over an inch.  Whats the best way to correct this? Are there more benefits to using dry heat or steam for fixing such a bend? I'm probably over thinking this.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2020, 03:24:37 pm »
Heat up the area right where it starts to bend with your heat gun, maybe a few minutes on high over a 4" area. Over bend it by about 10-15% and it should pop right in there where you want it.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Fixing lateral bend?
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2020, 03:38:51 pm »
+2   BL reacts well with heat correction.
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Offline bushboy

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Re: Fixing lateral bend?
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2020, 05:04:58 pm »
For example.the cloth is wet to protect the back from reflected heat.
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« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2020, 07:04:56 pm »
Perfect pic bushy.
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Offline TimBo

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Re: Fixing lateral bend?
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2020, 10:19:51 pm »
I am going to try that setup on a couple of staves I had given up on.  It looks simple but effective. 
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Offline Likemp

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« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2020, 08:12:08 am »
Ya, that setup looks a bit better than what I jury-rigged.  But I got it done! Thanks for the quick responses, a little bacon grease and some time with the heat gun got it nice and straight.  I like how you have it clamped down flat and then pull it sideways to avoid twisting, as opposed to hanging weights, which I had a hell of time trying to counter its attempt to twist.  Thanks!!
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