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chasing crow:
Hello all,
As a complete newbe, I have another question. I am working on a walnut shoot arrow shaft for my first attempt. I have seen numerous mentions of heat treating of shafts using a gas grill, but I can't recall reading of the actual mehtod. Any input or guidance as to sources of info?
Thanks,
Chasing Crow

Pat B:
CC, When I work with sourwood I use my gas kitchen stove for heat straightening(usually with oil so not to scorch it). After I'm sure everything is good and straight I will start at one of the shoot and begin to heat it(without oil this time), rotating the shoot until it beginning to turn color, than work my way down the shoot until the entire shoot has been heat treated. Be careful at the far end because any moisture will come out as steam and can burn you. Once the shoots are tempered I let them rest on a flat surface for a few days at least before continuing to work them. This allows then to rehydrate.
   I have not tried walnut shoots.

chasing crow:
Pat,
Thanks for the info. I will give it a try as soon as my burgers are off the grill this afternoon!
Chasing Crow

dmassphoto:
Hi all, sorry for reviving an old thread, but was just wondering if it's wise/possible to heat treat arrows after they've already been fletched and points are put on?  Would heating just the area between the point and fletchings work?  I'm guessing most-likely not, but just wanted to ask in case it's not a stupid question afterall.  ;D

Also, what type of oil should one use when heat treating?  Do you even need oil when the shafts are already straight?  Any heatsource would work, correct?  Just as long as it slightly scorches the arrow, right?  I've heard of putting them in the oven as well, are there any particular temp settings that go along with that, or will anything do?  Thanks for any info!

Pat B:
Yes, you can heat treat just the center of the shaft. It will make the shaft stiffer so it will change the spine. I only use oil when straightening wood but no oil when tempering(heat treating).

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