Bent bow

[wood carver 2]

I know this has been asked before, but I don't remember the fix. The lower limb on a bamboo/maple/bamboo tri-lam I'm working on has begun to deflect off to one side. there is no twist, just a sideways deflection.
Which side do I work on to counter this?
Thanks!
Dave.

[LittleBen]

Did you glue up with titebond? If not what glue did you use?

[wood carver 2]

I used TB3. Never had a problem with this glue.
Dave.

[LittleBen]

I only ask because I had some problems with TBIII introducing too much moisture into some multi-lam bows. In terms of strength it's awesome, I just was having trouble with stuff like you're talking abut using it.

It adds a bunch of moisture, and when the bow dries after glue up all sorts of weird stuff was happening.

As far as tilering, I think you're supposed to remove wood from the side away from the side the tip is bending towards. But then again I always check the drawing first ...

[wood carver 2]

I was afraid that was what happened. The bow sat for a few days after being cut to profile and sanded, during which time the humidity rose quite a bit. I should have printed that drawing for reference. I wasn't sure which side to scrape.
Thanks Ben.
Dave.

[Roy from Pa]

[fujimo]

can always trust the ol' fella to save out butts!
i think that this should be put up top as a "sticky"- so its easy to find!

thanks roy- we all wait for this picture to be re posted everytime.
yer ok i guess!!

[Roy from Pa]

You girls need to take printer class 101..  

[wood carver 2]

Thanks Roy. You're OK!      
Dave.

[mikkekeswick]

It could also be natural 'grown in' tension in the wood relaxing.

[wood carver 2]

I did some work on it yesterday and it's coming back to being straight now.
Thanks guys.
Dave.

[Roy from Pa]

Make sure the edges of the limbs are the same thickness. If one edge is thicker, that will cause the twist also.

[wood carver 2]

I checked the thickness and sure enough, one side was a bit thicker than the other. I got it straight now. That bamboo can be tough to get even.
Dave.