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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bigcountry on February 02, 2010, 03:15:55 pm

Title: Heating in Reflex
Post by: bigcountry on February 02, 2010, 03:15:55 pm

Thinking of putting together a caul to heat in even reflex in osage staves.  How much would be good?  How much would probably be too much?

Thinking of 3" of reflex.

Title: Re: Heating in Reflex
Post by: Pat B on February 02, 2010, 05:55:41 pm

In my experience more that about 3" of reflex, whether you heat it in or add it with Perry reflex, will overpower the belly and cause more set. I usually go with 3" and am satisfied with a straight profile when shot in but after resting unbraced. If I am lucky I will end up with 1" or maybe 2" of reflex but I ain't usually that lucky! ;D

Title: Re: Heating in Reflex
Post by: bigcountry on February 02, 2010, 07:35:19 pm

Thanks Pat.