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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Lumberman on April 02, 2016, 10:19:07 am

Title: Heat gun question
Post by: Lumberman on April 02, 2016, 10:19:07 am

So I am going to try "toasting" this bow I am working on, since it's my first attempt I wasn't going to try placing it on a caul, my question is do I need to clamp it down any ways or can I just do it while it's resting on the table

Title: Re: Heat gun question
Post by: bjrogg on April 02, 2016, 10:30:54 am

Hi lumber man I've never toasted belly but if you are really going for heat treating from watching Marc's video it seems you would want it clamped and something to hold heat gun. Sound on video was very hard to hear but I think he spent approx 1 hr. on each limb

Title: Re: Heat gun question
Post by: BowEd on April 02, 2016, 10:33:32 am

I would put handle in vice anyways.

Title: Re: Heat gun question
Post by: PatM on April 02, 2016, 10:34:03 am

You'll get deflex if you don't clamp it at least straight.

Title: Re: Heat gun question
Post by: Lumberman on April 02, 2016, 10:42:13 am

Great thanks guys

Title: Re: Heat gun question
Post by: bubby on April 02, 2016, 10:51:51 am

At least put a block under the handle and clamp the tips down, even a 1× under the back will help

Title: Re: Heat gun question
Post by: DC on April 02, 2016, 12:58:42 pm

And if you have done any previous heat correction on this bow that area will try to go back to where it was. A caul is simple to make.

Title: Re: Heat gun question
Post by: bow101 on April 02, 2016, 03:00:51 pm

 :) ;D  :) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  Same as my aching back keep applying heat and it always returns to normal.