Over cooking a bow.

[stykbow67]

Hey all, I glued up some limbs for a 3pc TD for a buddy of mine last night and I set my wall timer to go off around 11pm well I must have hit the switch on top that changes it to timer off which means it was still at 175* when I went down to pull them out of the box this a.m. at 6. I won't be able to unwrap til I get home from work tonite do you think they will be all right or am I going to have some issues to deal with.

Thanks,Steve

[Jason Scott]

Sounds like you kooked it for about 12 hours. It was probably at 175 for about 10 of those I guess. I suppose You used smooth on for glue. I would think it should be ok since it didn't go over the max temp for the glue at any time. I would have to call smooth on and ask them to feel good about it but it wouldn't stop me from finishing the bow since you are about half way finished with it. Would you let us know what smooth on says.

[BenBow]

I used to cook mine for anywhere from 8 to 12 hours because I was working in a friends shop and it never hurt anything. The only thing I would watch out for is the wood has dried out during that time and if you have high humidity the wood will suck up the moisture. Other than that your good to go.

[Jason Scott]

Yep, didn't think about the safety of the wood. It will be ready for a drink after you pull it out. Get it in the house after you take it out of the oven untill you can get to finish it and seal it.

[ethan]

I usually leave my bows on the form and in the oven for a day or two (after cooking).  I think it helps cure the bow, but that's just a total guess.  But to answer your question, I don't think it will hurt.  I actually did that on accident with a t/d handle and so far it hasn't given me any problems.

Ethan

[stykbow67]

Well, Thanks for the responses guy's but I screwed up anyway, I put one of the wedges in upside down          ever have one of those bows where everything is a struggle.Oh well, best get some more lams ordered. Maybe this would be a good time to try Kenny's.

[jess stuart]

I think it will be fine also.  Put the wedge in upside down, stuff happens I made a fine left handed bow once unfortunately I shoot right handed.  Put a taper in backwards once on one limb didn't notice until I strung it up talk about a weird tiller.  Glad to see you are not going to give up and ordering more lams.

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