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Mike_A:
I'm still pretty new at all this so if anyone could post pics of different tiller profiles along with their strengths and weaknesses I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks Mike.

makete:
Sounds like a good idea to me. I would like to see and hear more also.

Easternarcher:
I'll 'third' that request. Maybe strung and unstrung profiles side by side?

lowell:
Here is a bow that was discussed on this site earlier this year. I was having trouble getting it right and everyone was a big help. It shows the problems and what was done to help get rid of them.

         http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,2472.0.html

DCM:
http://home.comcast.net/~dcm4/abc0601.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~dcm4/abc0602.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~dcm4/abc0704.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~dcm4/abc0705.JPG

The first two links show a bow with more circular tiller.  The second two a little more stiff on the outer limbs.  One bowyer buddy of mine doesn't see any difference in the two, but likes the way the first one shoots better.  I prefer the second but the difference is not pronounced.  Don't have an example of a whip tillered bow.

IMO circular tiller lets one use more wood, potentially saving a little set or perhaps make a little more draw weight for what wood is available.  Less circular preserves string angle, and helps keep mass in motion to a minimum.

Pics not for BOM consideration please.

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