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Final Tiller on Mary Rose replica

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markinengland:
I would say the bottom limb looks a little weak in the last ten inches and maybe a little stiff between there and the handle and that is being a bit picky. It may be a good idea to take a few picks with slightly differing hand positions. Putting your hand half an inch or so higher on the bow may make a fiar amount of difference to the shape. Also, take more than one picture at full draw and look for an average. Bow shape can look different in different pictures, against different backgrounds etc. Whatever you do, you are only a few small scrapes away.
Your shooting stance looks fine to me. Some heavy bow archers stick their bums out, some don't. Mark Stetton sticks everthing out, Simon Stanley draws about as heavy a bow and has a relaxed upright stance like you do. Stick with what feels comfortable for you.

YewArcher:
Thanks for the info guys.

Here is the final tiller on the bow:



SJM

adb:
Hey, that looks better! Not so whip tillered. Bending nicely!
What are the final numbers? Did you actually retiller, or just a different camera angle?

DanaM:
Looks good Yew, nice bow.

YewArcher:
Thanks guys,

The tiller was completed. The bow is 88#@32". That shot above is drawing to 29". Did not do the full 32" in the living room. Just in case....

Will be piking her in the next few weeks as I get her shot in to try and get it back to 95# or so. I had made up some 1/2" tapered oak shafts hoping for a heavier bow. I will need to now make up some 3/8" due to the light weight.

Will be finishing her up this weekend. Bees Wax.

SJM

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