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Title: query on heat , set, and osage.
Post by: bigbob2 on May 31, 2017, 09:23:00 PM

I think I already know the answer to this but is it possible to use heat to 'flip' the tips on an osage self bow once its been tillered. Thinking the fibers have already been stretched and formed into their working ability.

Title: Re: query on heat , set, and osage.
Post by: Pat B on May 31, 2017, 11:05:00 PM

Yes you can.

Title: Re: query on heat , set, and osage.
Post by: scrub-buster on June 01, 2017, 12:21:00 AM

I just did that to an Osage bow last week.

Title: Re: query on heat , set, and osage.
Post by: bigbob2 on June 01, 2017, 03:05:00 AM

Thanks guys, made my day!