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Offline northland archer

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Osage Bow Adjustment???
« on: March 18, 2011, 09:16:00 PM »
Ok let's see if i can pait a clear mental picture for my question.  I have a beautiful finished osage flat bow with nice recurve tips.  Issue: both tips are slightly twisted in the same direction (pulling to the left when sighted down the belly)  I do see where the limbs are thicker on one side. Do i try to remove some belly material and get the limbs to pull back in line or do i go straight for a heat treat? Does removing even a little wood make that much difference?  The bow does shoot but i am afraid the string might come off at full draw and release.  Any input will be appreciated.  
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Offline John Scifres

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Re: Osage Bow Adjustment???
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2011, 09:17:00 PM »
I'd do heat.
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Offline northland archer

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Re: Osage Bow Adjustment???
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2011, 11:18:00 PM »
Once the heat is done, do you give the bow a sanding and re finish?  If i can get this thing straight, i would love to put some skins on it.  Does all the finish have to come off the back before you put the skins on?  Thanks for the input.  
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