Uh...Limb twist?

[AustinCQC]

Hey all!

I put the string on my bow a day or so ago (via bow stringer) and everything looked great.  Then I pulled the string back to test it out, I noticed the string wasn't centered when I let the string rest.  I moved it back over, pulled it again, and the same thing.  

I took the string off, put it back on, and it did the same thing.  Once strung, I noticed the upper limb tip is at a slight angle.  

I don't know how to post pics, so I'll post a link to my flickr.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/55058448@N08/
 

Should I do the bath tub trick with this (hold under hot water, twist in opposite direction, hold and change to cold water)?  Is there something I can do?  

Any help is appreciated.    

[stevewills]

try doing it by twisting it by hand.i had an old grizzly that i had to train the top limb on once you get it in there itll be ok

[moebow]

Austin,  I'd try it by hand first.  String the bow and just using your hands twist the limb to center the string then twist it farther that direction.  Hold for a little while, relax then do it again.  It may take several applications of the twisting action so the string stays centered.  Then draw the bow, let it down and see where the string lies.  If it stays centered after several draw/let down cycles, go shoot it and check again.  You may have to play with it for a while but the twist doesn't look too bad in the pictures so it should come back pretty easily.  I'd certainly do this before resorting to wet and heat  -- I think that this is a last resort desperation fix.  I've been able to straighten several bows over the years with just the strong arm method.Good luck.

[bornagainbowhunter]

I would not use water.  I had one twisted pretty bad once and used a warm moist cloth, but twisting it just past where it needs to be and holding for a little while seems to work usually.

God Bless,
Nathan

[graysquirrel]

I would use hot water. Hot enough I can get my hand in and hold it.  Have fixed many a twisted limb this way.  The wet heat of the water will not penetrate the wood if it is sealed and after the limb cools the new set will stay.

have a friend that has a widow that would not hold a string on while strung.  Did the hot water thing to it and after 6 years he's still shooting it and the limbs are still straight

[AustinCQC]

Strong arming it worked!!!  Let's see if it stays that way.  Thanks!!

[reinmb]

good luck austin  hope it stays for ya

[donb]

I'll tell you what did not work. A bow vise and a hair dryer. Limb delaminated. Wish I read this thread first.(Boo-hoo)

[rideandhunt]

I used hot tap water as a last resort on an super kodiak 60# recurve. Run it under hot water for 1-2 minutes, while twisting. Then, have a buddy turn the water to cold for 1-2 minutes.
I still have the bear and it shoots great with straight limbs...