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Hazelnut bow build-a-long (fixed pictures)
Gordon:
Akila,
It is likely that your tip splintered because you tried to recurve it too far without supporting the belly.
akila:
--- Quote from: Gordon on November 11, 2007, 12:27:07 pm ---Akila,
It is likely that your tip splintered because you tried to recurve it too far without supporting the belly.
--- End quote ---
you right..i didnt put nothing to supeort the belly... :-\
bootboy:
just awe inspiring
Gordon:
Did some tillering today. She’s starting to get a little string follow now – hopefully this wood will hold up. Here are some pics of it braced and pulling 55# @ 24”.
RT:
Hi Gordon, After you have steam the stave and bend it into reflex................but after taking it out of the form, the steamed stave will be full of moisture from the steaming............. how do you get rid of this moisture?
Wong moisture in the wood make it soft? Thanks!
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