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How I made my reflex/deflex caul! (photos fixed)

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lebhuntfish:
Thanks Gut! Now you just have to build you one.  :laugh:

Patrick

Bob Barnes:
Patrick, it was really great spending some time with you and Eric!  Both of you spend way way too much time working at MoJam.. while I spend most of my time playing while there.   (SH)
I have my wood for the caul build.  I have never made the part, that you actually shape the bow on, more than 1 1/2" wide, but yours is 3" wide.  I asked you about it but I'm still wondering if, after all of the times it has been used, you still feel the need for the extra width ?  How did you decide to make it that wide ?
thanks again!
Bob

lebhuntfish:
Yes Bob,  I do think it needs to be that wide.  I do several character bows and I also straighten them some while shaping them to the caul.  I use the joint of the two 2x's as a center line so I know im Bending the tips and handle in a straight line.  Short of a couple of tip flipping cauls I've  only made this one. 
It may take me a bit to get the pictures fixed on this thread.  I have to get them off of photo bucket and uploaded to imgur then reposted.  I can trade my form shape and send it to you if you want.  Just let me know. 

Patrick

Bob Barnes:
cool... I have only used my Gary Davis reflex caul for lining up tips/risers and inducing reflex... I can see how the extra base width could come in handy.  I'm babysitting my granddaughter this weekend but with build a caul once she goes home. 
Thanks again!
Bob

lebhuntfish:
No problem Bob,  Ill see if I can get things lined out for you.

Patrick

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