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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: b-dog on October 11, 2009, 10:11:46 am

Title: hickory stave
Post by: b-dog on October 11, 2009, 10:11:46 am

i have a hickory stave that is 65" ntn.  yesterday i roughed out my bow.  the stave has a bend in it after the handle. when i lay it flat on the side the riser in up about 2 ". do you think that i should try to staighten and if so should i use dry heat or steam?

Title: Re: hickory stave
Post by: sailordad on October 11, 2009, 10:32:35 am

a picture would be very helpfull so as we can see exactly what your talking about

Title: Re: hickory stave
Post by: Pat B on October 11, 2009, 11:11:35 am

With hickory, steam would be the best way to correct an unwanted bend. If your stave is seasoned you should cover the area to be steamed with shellac(not varnish). Shellac is not adversely effected by the heat or moisture in the steam and will seal the stave from more added moisture...but like Tim suggested, a pic would help us help you.