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A couple heat treating questions
bassman211:
I built a series of black locust recently, and it doesn't seem to hold it's bent shape very well either. Elm works best for me after Osage. You bend elm on a caul, and heat treat the heck out of the belly, and it holds it's shape, and no frets. My favorite white wood. You have the right maple to make a bow from. I have tried red soft maple a few times with no success. I gave up on it. Good luck.
WhistlingBadger:
HEEEEY! PA is back on the air!
Bob Barnes:
--- Quote from: WhistlingBadger on January 22, 2025, 02:09:40 am ---HEEEEY! PA is back on the air!
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So what's the story on your steamed maple? I hope that it worked out for you.
WhistlingBadger:
--- Quote from: Bob Barnes on January 22, 2025, 10:55:02 am ---
So what's the story on your steamed maple? I hope that it worked out for you.
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Hey, Bob! I got it straightened out before getting sidetracked into other projects. Once I get back to it and get it bending, I'll let you know how it worked. So far, looks pretty good!
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