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Offline huisme

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Re: Heat bending
« Reply #15 on: January 20, 2015, 05:21:56 pm »
I've done campfire heat treatment more than I've cared for :o ;D Any smoke getting on the wood can be deceptive, making you think you've burned it when it's still getting warm, so go slow and check the temperature of the belly and the back with your fingers. I've done minor bends with an open fire but haven't taken the time to try making an R/D or recurve.
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Offline Vgo750

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Re: Heat bending
« Reply #16 on: January 20, 2015, 06:16:36 pm »
Yea i like the space heater method because i can do something else while the bow is gradually moving itself into alignment...i got 2 kids under 2 years old..i got to use my time as effectively as possible!! :D
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Offline bubby

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Re: Heat bending
« Reply #17 on: January 20, 2015, 07:19:57 pm »
here it is nice and simple just put weight in the bucket and I measure the tip to ground and once it moves the amount I want turn off the heater and leave it
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Offline duke3192

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Re: Heat bending
« Reply #18 on: January 20, 2015, 09:00:49 pm »
Fellows, you wouldn't believe the number of splinters and cracks that I have caused by not paying attention to the process. Best option, go to an auto parts store and buy a cheap lazer thermometer ( about$ 25.00) keep your wood about steam temp. 200-225 works real good, and get a good heat gun, it is well worth the extra $.
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Offline bubby

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Re: Heat bending
« Reply #19 on: January 20, 2015, 09:09:21 pm »
I don't just walk away when doing this I've had zero problems useing this setup
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Heat bending
« Reply #20 on: January 20, 2015, 10:08:55 pm »
I didn't know you owned a horse bub. ;)
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Offline bow101

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Re: Heat bending
« Reply #21 on: January 20, 2015, 10:32:42 pm »
Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on January 20, 2015, 02:53:22 pm
I use a $20 Wagner you cheap skates, that goes double for you bubbly! It'll only get you through about 75-100 bows before you'll need a new one.
The heater really did not do the job so I ran down to Home Depot and picked up a Wagner heat gun.  .......... 8)  gets the job done in a jiffy.
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Heat bending
« Reply #22 on: January 21, 2015, 11:42:35 am »
Quote from: Badly Bent on January 20, 2015, 10:08:55 pm
I didn't know you owned a horse bub. ;)
haha
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Re: Heat bending
« Reply #23 on: January 21, 2015, 12:22:06 pm »
Quote from: Badly Bent on January 20, 2015, 10:08:55 pm
I didn't know you owned a horse bub. ;)


Yup i ride the horse whenever i do mounted archery :laugh:
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