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LeightonM:
This stave is 68 inches. I'm hoping to make a deflex reflex out of it. You can see it has a fair amount of propeller twist in it. I think The hardest thing is going to be getting it straightened out and getting the reflex in it at the same time. If anyone has any ideas I'm open to them! This will probably progress rather slowly,  but I'm hoping to end up around the 50# @ 29"

bassman211:
Use a form, and belly heat treat, and clamp.

Pat B:
What he said! 

superdav95:
Use a form and take your time.  Do one limb at a time one spot at a time.  The top limb shows what appears to be a prop twist and a bend to the right.  I would be tempted to correct both of those issues at the same time with a form as was mentioned.  I’ve done it in stages also depending on how bad the bends are.   For example clamp to a form and firstly address the bends in both limbs to get string alignment then work on the prop twist next once straight.  Best of luck with it. 

Hamish:


I would do some more floor tillering, to get the limbs flexing and a little thinner, and easier to heat straighten.

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