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Take out reflex of a stave?
Aksel:
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--- Quote from: Aksel on March 06, 2025, 09:24:06 am ---Any special reason you wouldn´t use steam?
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steam seems reasonable as my guess is that the back shrank more because it was wetter.
curious if the back was sealed before drying? if not, forcing the moisture out thru the sides might make it dry more evenly next time.
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No sealing, just summer cut elm (very wet) debark and split. Smaller diameter Elm often take a huge reflex upon drying. Often it´s nice but sometimes a hastle if it reflexes too much or twists..
jameswoodmot:
--- Quote from: Aksel on March 06, 2025, 03:36:47 pm ---
--- Quote from: willie on March 06, 2025, 02:22:46 pm ---
--- Quote from: Aksel on March 06, 2025, 09:24:06 am ---Any special reason you wouldn´t use steam?
--- End quote ---
steam seems reasonable as my guess is that the back shrank more because it was wetter.
curious if the back was sealed before drying? if not, forcing the moisture out thru the sides might make it dry more evenly next time.
--- End quote ---
No sealing, just summer cut elm (very wet) debark and split. Smaller diameter Elm often take a huge reflex upon drying. Often it´s nice but sometimes a hastle if it reflexes too much or twists..
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I’ve got a 2 1/2” piece split in two that’s 77” and has already got 4” of backseat and isn’t even dry yet.
I would only use stream for extreme curves over short sections like recurves and deflex. It always seems to need setting with dry heat or it pulls out anyway.
I’m assuming the whole stave needs straightening so you would need to build or use a steam box or bag large enough to accommodate the whole stave.
Dry heat is just easier I find
Aksel:
James, it makes sense. The stave is equally reflexed. I don´t want to add any strength to the stave so I guess I take it easy with the heatgun. Thanks.
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