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Title: Bending Recurves again?
Post by: ajbruggink on August 09, 2022, 08:28:34 pm

Hey guys,

About 2 weeks ago I bent some working recurves into a red oak stave but now I wish that I had put a sharper angle on the recurves. I put in recurves with only a 30 degree angle in them but now I want the recurves to have a 60 angle on them. Is there any reason why I couldn't or shouldn't boil the recurves again and bend them further? Your replies are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Aaron

Title: Re: Bending Recurves again?
Post by: bownarra on August 10, 2022, 01:55:11 am

Heating damages wood cells. you may get away with it but you may not. Nobody can tell you the answer unfortunately.....
If I absolutely had to alter a set of recurves I would soak them in water for 3 days, then boil them and bend.
One ring on the bellyside. Edges well rounded over. Boiled for 30 mins per 1/2" thickness.