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Pat B:
If you have a good sharp scraper you can lightly scrape it off and Tru-Oil is easy to repair when all's done.

CCopland:
Thanks Pat. The Tru-Oil finish came off quite easily by first lightly using a scraper and then finishing of with 150 grit sanding.

I used a caul and clamped the bow down. I then used a heat gun and progressively clamped the limb down to the caul. I used a wet rag to protect the glued on ebony tip. The limb came out straight after removing the bow from the caul the next day after letting it cool. Repeat the bottom limb.

After stringing it up the tiller had changed only slightly. I then proceeded to shoot the bow a couple of dozen times. I measured the limbs immediately and the set was 2". After letting the bow rest for an hour the bow settled at 1" set.

So it appears that maybe a little extra set has happened but not too bad to really damage the bow.

I guess it remains to be seen if the bow remains at 1" set after time. I would be satisfied with that.

Del the cat:
Measure again overnight:-
I did a test on an Elm Warbow after a days shooting, it took 24 hours to completely recover.
Del

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