Core wood bending methods
I was wondering if anybody uses the metal strap method of bending wood that is described in Traditional Bowyer's Bible vol 2, recurve chapter.
Eg. use a form as normal for the bend but attach a thin metal strap to the wood around the outside of the bend to hold splinters down whilst bending.
I was thinking that this may allow bending of kiln dried wood. ( I have some kiln dried maple :roll: )
Eg. use a form as normal for the bend but attach a thin metal strap to the wood around the outside of the bend to hold splinters down whilst bending.
I was thinking that this may allow bending of kiln dried wood. ( I have some kiln dried maple :roll: )
Don?t use kiln dried maple as a core for a hornbow,or you?ll be disappointed.
When bending sharp recurves or siyahs(usually I prefer naturally grown siyahs, millions of siyahs are out there!) I never use a metal strap.
I cut the wood in larger dimensions( a bit wider, a bit thicker) with running through growthrings along the back AND the belly. It works 100%.
Michael[/u]
When bending sharp recurves or siyahs(usually I prefer naturally grown siyahs, millions of siyahs are out there!) I never use a metal strap.
I cut the wood in larger dimensions( a bit wider, a bit thicker) with running through growthrings along the back AND the belly. It works 100%.
Michael[/u]
:lol: Realy ?You must be wery experienced craftsman... When i use good selected kiln dreied maple -work well.
The metal strap is otherwise good idea, except that one is under trendemous hurry, when bending wood. The strap makes it harder to attach clams and the clamps more prone to slip.
When making asian composites the wood should have good grain, and is therefore less prone to split. Rounding corners slightly also help in this.
I would not say that using strap is bad idea, but I think it is easier not to use one, despite it does offer some help.
However I would assume that someone think it offers more help than disadvantage.
When making asian composites the wood should have good grain, and is therefore less prone to split. Rounding corners slightly also help in this.
I would not say that using strap is bad idea, but I think it is easier not to use one, despite it does offer some help.
However I would assume that someone think it offers more help than disadvantage.
Well i've just bought some maple from the local timberyard - it was the only piece I could find with good enough grain and all has gone well! The cores are drying now.