Regis Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 I go through a hardening process on bows whenever I camber or have to straighten one a bit. But, I'm not so sure of the benefit or importance and would like to hear some comments. As best that I can tell, there is a soft spot after heating and I feel hardening seems to remove that or even out the hardness over the entire length. Thanks, Regis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andres Sender Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 My speculations: Wood seems to harden in a subtle way with exposure to heat when bending, this is probably from moisture being driven off and is temporary. If the wood feels soft after bending I can only imagine it's because it's so thick that it takes a while for it to cool down all the way through--it's been my experience that at bow thicknesses the wood retains heat pretty well. If you are hardening the bow in any way that has permanent effects, you’re probably in essence damaging the wood. On the other hand if you are thoroughly heating the bow in its correct camber but with no surface burning, you are probably ensuring that the camber is as permanent as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted May 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 QUOTE: "On the other hand if you are thoroughly heating the bow in its correct camber but with no surface burning, you are probably ensuring that the camber is as permanent as possible. " Indeed, that is the goal (even heat no burn). I was not aware or sure that it would ensure permanent camber. Just knew I was supposed to. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMM22 Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 What do you mean by a hardening process? What is the hardening procedure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted June 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Quote: What do you mean by a hardening process? What is the hardening procedure? Evenly heating the entire bow to a temperature a little higher than necessary for cambering. But, of course not hot enough to burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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