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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: CherokeeKC on October 01, 2011, 11:08:41 pm

Title: Viburnum Arrows
Post by: CherokeeKC on October 01, 2011, 11:08:41 pm

Im still in process of making some viburnum arrows.  I wanted to try and heat straighten some small bends that are still in them.  Do I need to put some kind oil on them to keep from scorching the shafts?

Title: Re: Viburnum Arrows
Post by: Pat B on October 02, 2011, 01:18:53 am

I use cooking oil when I'm straightening any hardwood shoots and after final straightening I will come back, starting at one end and re-heat as you rotate and work out the shaft towards the other end. This will temper the shaft and you can add a little scorching to decoration. Once done I lay it flat until completely cool.

Title: Re: Viburnum Arrows
Post by: crooketarrow on October 02, 2011, 01:29:26 am

  I also use cooking oil. This year was the first time tempering them after straighting in the oven. I used oil here also. Worked really well. Give it a try.