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Title: get twist out
Post by: earnestsix on April 09, 2018, 11:16:47 AM

 I have a piece of Osage that's been giving me fits, bottom limb took good to steam, but top half has been heck. Steamed it three times already now its too dry. Should I soak for few weeks then try again? thanks

Title: Re: get twist out
Post by: Wolftrail on April 09, 2018, 02:48:09 PM

Not sure but does dry heat work in that case.

Title: Re: get twist out
Post by: earnestsix on April 09, 2018, 04:56:35 PM

I guess dry heat works as well as steam, but I've never used dry heat so I guess I'll try dry after it soaks for a while.

Title: Re: get twist out
Post by: Pat B on April 09, 2018, 06:07:20 PM

If you're trying to get that dog leg out I'd steam it. You can shellac the stave first to help keep the moisture out. Shellac can handle the heat and moisture.

Title: Re: get twist out
Post by: earnestsix on April 10, 2018, 01:25:02 PM

further along with bow, better pic on bend at top.

Title: Re: get twist out
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 10, 2018, 01:32:40 PM

You posted a thumbnail picture, which is fine.

After you select your picture from your PC or phone, just to the right of the little window where the picture name appears, click ( Insert Attachment 1 ). That will make the picture full size in your post.

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