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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Black Moshannon on November 16, 2020, 08:56:37 am

Title: recommended time to leave bow unsealed
Post by: Black Moshannon on November 16, 2020, 08:56:37 am

How long can I leave a heat treated bow unsealed before it begins to take on too much moisture? Current project is a 64" hickory D bow. I gave it a two hour strong heat treat over my grill last Wednesday. I have been working on it and don't expect I will take longer than another week or so but for my own comfort of mind I'd like to know how long I have to finish it out. I realize I could throw it back in the dryer but I'm not sure if that's necessary. RH averages around 50% and temps around 60-70 in my house this time of year.

Title: Re: recommended time to leave bow unsealed
Post by: PatM on November 16, 2020, 09:13:04 am

Most just try to keep it in the dryer  while working on it until done.

Title: Re: recommended time to leave bow unsealed
Post by: Black Moshannon on November 17, 2020, 07:25:38 am

Alright that makes sense

Title: Re: recommended time to leave bow unsealed
Post by: gutpile on November 17, 2020, 09:18:07 am

hickory will rehydrate quickly.. quicker than any wood I've worked...where you live has a great deal to do with how you treat it..  gut

Title: Re: recommended time to leave bow unsealed
Post by: bownarra on November 17, 2020, 12:53:11 pm

Keep it as dry as you can, your RH/temp will make it a bit sluggish over time.

Title: Re: recommended time to leave bow unsealed
Post by: Black Moshannon on November 18, 2020, 07:11:40 pm

Sounds like I better just leave it in the dryer... easy enough