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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: arachnid on April 02, 2015, 04:37:33 pm

Title: Heat-treating a white oak board over a stove flame (no heat-gun)- How and When?
Post by: arachnid on April 02, 2015, 04:37:33 pm

Well, The title says it all... ;D

Dor

Title: Re: Heat-treating a white oak board over a stove flame (no heat-gun)- How and When?
Post by: Pat B on April 02, 2015, 07:50:46 pm

At the same time you would by any other method.  ;)

Title: Re: Heat-treating a white oak board over a stove flame (no heat-gun)- How and When?
Post by: arachnid on April 03, 2015, 01:31:42 am

Ok, the main question was how do I do it without scorchong the wood or causing the heat to spread to the back.
 Any jig needed?
 How far from the flame should I place the bow?
Big flame of small?
Is it really a 1/2 hour per limb?

I guess the title didn't said it all... :-\

Title: Re: Heat-treating a white oak board over a stove flame (no heat-gun)- How and When?
Post by: bubbles on April 03, 2015, 01:56:49 am

I did it a few times before i had a heat gun. Again, its, very similar to the other methods. Figure out a way to suspend the bow above the flame ( 3~5 inches with your flame on LOW, as low as you can make it) this could  be your arm, or if you get tired, some blocks of wood, etc.  Figure out a way to monitor the progress. I sat on the floor right beside the stove and read a book. Just need to look up to see how it was toasting. Then slide along as you see necessary. Stove requires more vigilance than a heat gun, but works just the same.

Title: Re: Heat-treating a white oak board over a stove flame (no heat-gun)- How and When?
Post by: arachnid on April 03, 2015, 02:36:13 am

Thanks Bubbles.