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Glass: a few follies
DCM:
;-)
Those two deserve each other. I liked Gary's article. Honestly, from reading his article I would not have known his preference had Lennie not just mentioned it. And he nailed the implications for the two choices, in particular with the diagrams. Having invested a good deal of time in the topic after Dean's article, Gary's seemed very clear and concise and unbiased. Dean's on the other hand.... Had he not miscommunicated the negative tiller aspect, aside from the obvious contentious tone in general, I think his underlying premise has merit. I think context is important too. Dean seems to value very short, heavy draw bows where the asym has a more pronounced impact. Not sure what's Gary's preferences are.
What is LBL Pappy?
Justin Snyder:
Pappy, you really didn't want to get him going a little later in the evening when he had a couple of beers in him either. ;) I noticed from talking to him during the morning he really bites his tongue. After dinner when he has put the bows he is working on away he gets a little looser.
As for taking the easy way out. I would say that if Dean learned to do uneven length limbs and has been doing it that way for years. That is the easy way out. That is one of my favorite things about this site. I always learn a different way to do things, or new things to try. By doing things outside my comfort zone, I really learn a lot more. Justin
tom sawyer:
I can attest to Gary's open-minded-ness when it comes to limb length. And to Dean's "my-way-or-the-highway" minded-ness. And since they both make excellent bows, I can only conclude that both ways have merit.
David I think you are spot on with the idea that a bow's design influences how balance is perceived. Very diplomatic of you to come up with a way for both parties to be right.
George Tsoukalas:
You guys are a riot. LMAO. Yes, some Greeks are pretty stubborn. I have no idea where that personality trait came from. LOL. I just have so many memories of stubborn Greeks. Ma, Dad, my Uncles. God rest them. You think Dean is stubborn and contentious. LOL. Not even close. He's a pussycat. For the record, yes I do have stubborn tendencies myself. Must be genetic. :) Jawge
George Tsoukalas:
DCM, you are right. The longer the bow the less the need for a shorter lower limb. You're getting pretty wise in your old age. :) Jawge
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