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ShorterJ:
The recurves I boiled didn’t stick how I wanted them to, so I re-boiled and still have one side clamped in the form.  I want to use a heat gun to get the curve to stick, but I am also worried the wood is too wet and will split since the first time I boiled them one end started to check within several hours after bending.  Has anyone had any experience doing this or something similar? 

Pat B:
Seal the back with Shellac before boiling. Shellac isn't affected by the heat and moisture and will help prevent checking.
 You can add an underlay to support the recurves if they want to pull out. Looks cool too!  ;)

ShorterJ:
I used shellac and about half of it boiled off.  I guess I need to reapply shortly after bending.

Stixnstones:
How long are you leaving it in the form? I leave mine over night before removing from the form, rinse and repeat

ShorterJ:
The first time I only left them in until they were no longer hot, but the second time I left them close to an hour and they were completely cool.  I wanted to get them out of the form before the wood started to check which had already happened unfortunately.  Maybe I should try steaming instead?

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