I've finally got around to working on the walnut reflex-deflex that I started at MoJam this year. It had a natural reflex deflex shape, so I steamed and heat treated the limbs to set the tips a little i front of the handle since they were originally set level with the belly side of the handle. When I got it to an even full brace all the induced reflex pulled out and the tips are back level with the same spot of the handle. It might have to do with the weight being so high at that point. It pulled my goal of 45# at only 4". But I've since got it back to a 21" draw with a goal of 26" and it hasn't taken any more set. Is it normal for the induced reflex to pull out and then stop gaining set? And would it hurt anything for me to put the reflex back? I probably won't, but am curious if I could. The total set right now is about 2 1/2" but it's back to it's original shape. I havnt run across this before and was curious about it. I'm actually more excited to get the bow done so I can put the finish on and see the colors pop than I am to shoot it. There are lots of green, honey, purple, and chocolate colors that look good without finish or even smooth sanding.
Thanks,
Kyle