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Winter project - Yew Recurve bow
Gordon:
The fades are a little proud so I take a little off of each to let the limbs bend right into the transition. With short limbs you want to get as much area working for you as possible.
After bracing and exercising the bow, I measure the brace at a point about 6” from center on each limb. I like the top limb to be a little softer than the bottom so I shoot for a 3/16” to ¼” positive tiller. The lower limb is still a bit stiff so I take about 10 even scraps off the bottom limb.
Gordon:
The tiller is looking good at brace now. I’m at 3/16” positive tiller and I don’t see any problem areas. She’s ready to be pulled.
Now I take her down to about 23”. I don’t see any problem areas so I exercise her a bit.
Tiller is stable and she’s not losing weight so I take her all the way.
And here she is - 57” ntn, 55# @ 27”. Tillering this girl was a breeze – sometimes you just get lucky.
The bow lost some of the reflex that was induced by the shrinking sinew, but it is still looking really good at rest. It’s got plenty of early draw weight and the string is nice and taut when I pluck it. I’m pleased with it.
Next up – applying snake skins.
Bryce:
Oh my wow
toomanyknots:
--- Quote from: Bryce on March 17, 2012, 10:26:56 pm ---Oh my wow
--- End quote ---
My feelings exactly. What a fine bow. The last picture is the best one,... with absolutely no set. :laugh:
Gaur:
looking great Gordon. Love the grains in the handle and riser area.
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