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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DC on September 16, 2020, 12:47:46 pm

Title: Measuring reflex
Post by: DC on September 16, 2020, 12:47:46 pm

I have been bending the reflex into my bows one limb at a time. The problem with this is determining the reflex when making the caul. Imagine holding one half of a take down bow. How would you measure the reflex? Especially when there is deflex in the handle so you can't put a straight edge on it.

Title: Re: Measuring reflex
Post by: PatM on September 16, 2020, 01:13:43 pm

Trace it out twice.

Title: Re: Measuring reflex
Post by: sleek on September 16, 2020, 01:38:00 pm

I do what Pat said, lay the bow on a board, or ply wood, and trace the outline on it.

Title: Re: Measuring reflex
Post by: DC on September 16, 2020, 02:08:00 pm

Thank you, I thought it should be easy but it just wouldn't come to me ;D Sometimes I can be pretty dense ;)