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My horn bow build-a-long
Russ:
steaming??? try that?
DC:
Don't think I'd want to steam something that is 20% hide glue.
bownarra:
Yes steaming may be a very very bad idea ;)
You aren't getting it hot enough if the core isn't relaxing. Heat takes a good time to 'soak' into the core. The surface temps shouldn't be exceeded but that isn't what matters.
The reason to reduce the reflex is that the bow will be much easier for you to tiller. Less strain and much less chance of twisting around the kasan eye.
However it is possible to continue tillering without altering the shape. Obviously once its strung/drawn it will naturally start losing some reflex (likely to be mostly in the sals tho).
DC:
I was heating from the belly and the back was 45-50°. The core had to be 50. I want to try the heating pads but the only ones I can find are 12x15". A bit cumbersome for heating a 4" length of bow. I also only have one and another would cost $25.
Russ:
well maybe just heat it at a lower temp, longer. but i dont have that time so i get to see how you do it. ;) ;D
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