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Justin Snyder:
Greg, deflex would not really apply to either.  It can be deflexed and have no string fallow because it was designed that way, not caused by use or tiller. And if it is R/D it could still have the tips in front of the  handle so there would be no set. Justin

Badger:
      Hillbilly said it pretty good, just compressing wood beyond it's elastic limit causes set. Not using enough wood for a design, concentrating the bend in too small of an area. Bracing a bow that is still too strong. Steve

davkt:
I've also noticed that on the odd occasions I've used kiln dried timber the string follow is more pronounced than air dried staves of the same sort of wood.

Justin Snyder:

--- Quote from: davkt on April 27, 2007, 03:33:43 pm ---I've also noticed that on the odd occasions I've used kiln dried timber the string follow is more pronounced than air dried staves of the same sort of wood.

--- End quote ---
I could be mistaken, but I think the real reason is not the kiln. I think it has more to do with us not knowing the quality of the wood and designing the bow to match. When a tree is cut down for a bow, it is usually good quality wood.  When it is cut for lumber, it was cut because it was there.  Justin

duffontap:
Well said hillbilly.  A very good summation.

      J. D.

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