1 Topic by Pedro C (edited by Pedro C 2016-04-12 10:29:30)

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Topic: traditional heat straightening tools?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK5INvoNTdk

I would like some close-ups on the sides of the tool used here. But I guess, besides the groove perpendicular to the tool, there's also a groove on an angle deeper down to it to allow the arrow to fit better and also to keep indentation marks or whatever from happening? The Japanese arrow straightening tool seems to only have an angled groove.

Also, how hot is the heat box? Looks like they heat the whole shaft or half of the shaft at once.

thanks

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2 Reply by Pedro C (edited by Pedro C 2016-04-12 08:50:02)

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Re: traditional heat straightening tools?

seems legit

https://static.pcout.in/5fd49775-a7f0-416b-a48b-74b4b61bf6bc.png


been having a lot of trouble heat straightening bamboo...
This seems like it may be easier to reinforce with sinew than the japanese style of straightening tool

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Re: traditional heat straightening tools?

Thanks for sharing, the labour that goes into each arrow is amazing, I wouldn't want to break such an piece of craftmanship.

To your question: if you search youtube for arrow straightening or something similar there are many primitive tools that work the same.

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Re: traditional heat straightening tools?

I think your idea for the bending tool is correct.  I'll try to post a picture of mine this evening but it is basically that. 
As for how hot.  I believe that it is a charcoal fire, so fairly hot.  I have heard of using a BBQ grill as the heat source.  I have also used the stove top and heat gun.  It really help to get it quite warm before bending, I've broke a few shafts from trying to straighten too cool. 

That said heat straightening bamboo takes a bit more practice than I expected and I haven't quite got the hang of it. or maybe it just takes more work than I was expecting.

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