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Offline Joec123able

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What ya think
« on: February 18, 2014, 05:14:04 pm »
Got this weird lookin stave and can't make up my mind on what to do with it. Should I go bendy handle ? And what should I do with that weird reflexed spot





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Offline Gsulfridge

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Re: What ya think
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2014, 05:20:35 pm »
That looks like something that Blackhawk or Matt Wirwiki would tackle.  Maybe they will chime in with some suggestions.
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Offline paulsemp

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Re: What ya think
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2014, 05:34:13 pm »
yeah I would ask blackhawk. I'm sure he will tell you to make a bow with a setback handle considering it's his favorite design.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: What ya think
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2014, 05:36:35 pm »
I'd take it down to floor tiller size and use heat to even it up. It will take a few sessions for a bend like that but it can be done.
...or you could just g ahead and tiller it out as it is.  ::)
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: What ya think
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2014, 05:37:12 pm »
 What's the length?
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Offline Joec123able

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Re: What ya think
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2014, 05:39:26 pm »
About 60 inches long
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Offline Joec123able

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Re: What ya think
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2014, 05:41:34 pm »
Quote from: Pat B on February 18, 2014, 05:36:35 pm
I'd take it down to floor tiller size and use heat to even it up. It will take a few sessions for a bend like that but it can be done.
...or you could just g ahead and tiller it out as it is.  ::)

The spot is right where about mid limb wil be I'm wondering if bending to be even could damage the wood at all On the compression side ?
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Offline Pat B

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Re: What ya think
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2014, 05:47:26 pm »
The heat actually strengthens the wood a bit like tempering it. I've straightened some pretty crooked osage and never had a problem with the wood because of it. Take it slow and only work a little at a time. Let it cool completely before starting the next session. Don't force it too much at a time.
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Offline Badger

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Re: What ya think
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2014, 05:49:41 pm »
   Rough out the bow then put it on a cawl with some heat and clamps then iron it out like a shirt. Then pray!
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Offline Joec123able

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Re: What ya think
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2014, 05:55:25 pm »
Quote from: Badger on February 18, 2014, 05:49:41 pm
   Rough out the bow then put it on a cawl with some heat and clamps then iron it out like a shirt. Then pray!

Lol Will do
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Offline Bryce

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Re: What ya think
« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2014, 06:19:04 pm »
Hell id leave the dog leg. Yeah a bit of a tricky tiller, but super BA.
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Offline Dances with squirrels

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Re: What ya think
« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2014, 07:43:28 pm »
I'm with Bryce. I'd just make the bow. Test my skills. Test my tillering/timing knowledge. Test my eye. Challenge and reward baby.
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Offline Joec123able

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Re: What ya think
« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2014, 07:58:39 pm »
Okay I guess I will just rough it out an see if I want to just leave it or not I have plenty of wood for a stiff  handle but I may go bendy handle anyways
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: What ya think
« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2014, 08:17:16 pm »
I'd cut it off at the kink and join it with another good half.
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: What ya think
« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2014, 11:17:51 pm »
I like me an occasional wonky stave but, ....dang man. It is osage though so who know what shape you might be able to form it into once thinned down a bunch. I do wanna see what you do with it Joe, ought to be interesting.
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