Steps to correct the propeller

[wolfshadow]

Is this the right sequence?
Get to floor tillering, then heat and correct the twist. (Osage)

[Pat B]

That's a good starting point but a lot depends on how much twist. You can always do more later if needed.

[wolfshadow]

Thanks!

[Kirkll]

It depends on the weight of your boat, and horsepower. I prefer a 4 blade prop myself… and my grandson likes it too.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/h8VTeUHxtNyaD9yh8

[Pat B]

Gary, I use small wood wedges and clamps along with the heat(heat gun) to correct twist in limbs. When I'm making heat corrections I use cooking oil along with the heat as not to scorch the wood but I believe it also helps hold the heat longer and distribute the heat better. After all of the heat corrections are complete I use heat(heat gun) without oil and scorch the belly well, while on a form to add reflex to the stave. This scorching also adds to the compression strength of the wood. At this point try not to allow the scorching to wrap around the stave. Scorched back can be disastrous.

[Mo_coon-catcher]

Sounds about right to me. Or you could roll with the propeller twist if you’re not planning on flipping tips or recurving. Just run a single side nock on the high side of the twist if it’s extreme. The last Osage bow I did had 90* of twist from one too to the other. It shoots fine without any problems. Here’s how I cut them in.

Kyle