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Set Question (pics)
GregB:
Already a lot of good suggestions...the bow can be improved if you're willing to maybe refinish it. Shortening the lower limb as Pappy suggested will stiffen that limb and will also add some draw weight to the bow. Might would have to tweak the tiller some. If you're satisfied as is, you've shown a lot of talent also in this bow. I like the style of your tips, really nice looking finish, and good grip also.
Should be capable of taking a deer with this weapon. You might follow some of the good advice given already during the tillering process. If you like, reflexing a bow prior to tiller will offset some of the deflex that occurs during tillering. ;)
Minuteman:
Thats alot of set. Was it dry when you tillered it? Lotta my first attempt came out with a buncha set like that. Didn't have a moisture meter so I was guessing on the moisture content(MC). Got one now , helped alot.
If it doesn't explode and shoots an arrow its a bow and goes in the win column as far as I'm concerned.
330bull:
I would also challenge that you are pulling the bow 1-3" further back than what you need to. I barely let the string hit the corner of my mouth and then I let 'er rip! Just my opinion though.
Being a beginner as well, I would not settle for less and rework the bow to remove some of the string follow and correct the tiller too! I have two bows I should have reworked but got too anxious to finish them "as is". You have more potential in that bow.
I also agree that the bow has a great finish and will make a sweet hunting bow!!!
MattE:
You did a good job on your bow with the exception of the tiller. Did you over draw the bow during tillering? If so you invited set.Very nice job on the tips and finish! You are well on your way to turning out very good bows!
Pat B:
Woody, You did a fine job on this bow. Building bows without set comes with experience. I have had very few self bows break but have made lots with that kind of set. They all shot arrows and when made, I was very pleased with them...and rightly so. If you are comfortable with the way this bow shoots and feel confident that you can put an arrow where it needs to go to take a deer, the bow has what it takes for a successful hunt.
As far as trying to repair the set, you may be putting more effort than it is worth. Once the wood cells have collapsed(main cause of set) trying to uncollapse them is fruitful.You end up doing more damage to them. I had thought of possibly recurving the tips but that causes more stress.
Enjoy this bow as it is and start your next one. You have plenty of time to build another bow and still be ready for hunting season. As was said above...Start with well seasoned wood, take it slow, exercise the wood with every wood removal, take it slow, remove wood evenly and only where needed, take it slow, don't pull the bow beyond your target weight or draw length and take it slow. Did I mention take it slow? ;) Looking forward to seeing your next bow. Pat
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