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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Dave 55 on January 28, 2009, 03:47:54 pm

Title: new osage stave
Post by: Dave 55 on January 28, 2009, 03:47:54 pm

I have a question for you concerning a new osage stave I recieved,it is straight for most of its length but the last 2 feet or so takes a pretty good bend,a dog leg I guess and Im wondering how to straighten that much of a bend there.Any help would be greatly appreciated.
, also you have to follow the longitudinal center of the stave,right?.Thanks for any help,Dave.

Title: Re: new osage stave
Post by: Pappy on January 29, 2009, 07:53:29 am

Yes follow the longitudinal grain and lay out the bow,once you get roughed out and bending just a little you can straighten the dog leg out with dry heat or steam. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: new osage stave
Post by: Dave 55 on January 29, 2009, 12:45:47 pm

Thanks for the reply Pappy I appreciate it,Dave