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Offline Red Dwarf

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I would appreciate some pointers on tillering R/D design
« on: April 13, 2009, 01:35:01 am »
I have just glued up my first attempt at a R/D bow; 63" Bamboo backed Hickory, and really would appreciate some help on the basic approach required to successfully tiller this design.
Should I be aiming for getting the whole limb to work evenly or should certain sections be working more than others etc. etc.....
How is this best achieved etc. ......?

Thanks in advance


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Re: I would appreciate some pointers on tillering R/D design
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2009, 08:10:33 am »
for the first inches of draw the limbs should straighten up, then at a certain drawlength, look perfectly straight.
go further, and try to get an even curve in both limbs.
It will probably look like a straight bow, but less bending, and it might look strange at the handle when tillering. try to ignore that.

If you're uncertain, check the taper.

Nick