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Offline Sidewinder

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Deflex/reflex question
« on: December 24, 2010, 12:24:32 pm »
I assume that deflex/reflex means that the handle area is deflexed and gull wings into reflexed tips, correct?  I have an osage stave I am working on that has that as a natural profile. My real qustion is what do I need to look out for when tillering it as compared to a straight stave. Is there danger of taking off too much at the reflex portion and coming in under weight? I think I had heard that soome time back and just wanted to make sure I keep it in mind as I proceed.  Thanks in advance for any input.   Danny
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Re: Deflex/reflex question
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2010, 02:09:18 pm »
 Get your outer limb to unfold, then work the inner limbs.
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Re: Deflex/reflex question
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2010, 11:36:38 am »
Getting your first high brace on will be a bear because of increased string tension.  Go slow and brace it asap.

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Re: Deflex/reflex question
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2010, 11:59:31 am »
Probably better to use a stringer to brace these bows until you get it to a managable weight. Even then it would ber best to use a stringer.
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Re: Deflex/reflex question
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2010, 04:39:03 pm »
Thanks for the insight guys, it helps me to know what to expect. I have some side to side corrections to be made with the heat gun. So I think I may do that next and then let it stabilize and then proceed with softening up the mid and inner limbs. I have the outters bending enough to open up.   

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Re: Deflex/reflex question
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2010, 07:11:02 pm »
    If you wish to keep you reflex deflex don't over pressure your limbs. Reflex deflex limbs are easyest to take on set.
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Re: Deflex/reflex question
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2010, 11:40:55 pm »
The reflex will fool you while getting it to brace height.  It will feel heavier.  Once you get it to brace height and start working it back you'll notice a little more pop for the amount of wood you have in the limbs....they will fell a little more springy than just a straight limb.  If you long string tiller it at first you should be fine.