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New Yew bow build along
Ian.:
Done the final check before stringing it, (first picture) Balancing in the middle let's you see if the limbs are even. At this point I'm looking for the bow to be exactly balanced in the middle, this, with an even taper will always give a near correct tiller.
Here are some stills from the video
Second picture shows that I need to make a stringing jig as it's far too heavy at this point for me to string by myself. (I can easily string 170lb bows but new ones are extra static)
Knotty:
Dang! That's looking so darn heavy!!
Everytime I string a very heavy bow, I have the feeling it's gonna explode on me, not sure why 😂
Keep it up!
Lucasade:
Looking at the second oicture you may want to adjust your lifting technique - it would be bad to ruin your back with most of your life in front of you...
Ian.:
--- Quote from: Knotty on June 25, 2016, 04:50:54 pm ---Dang! That's looking so darn heavy!!
Everytime I string a very heavy bow, I have the feeling it's gonna explode on me, not sure why 😂
Keep it up!
--- End quote ---
Yeah and it'll hurt if it does go pop, I think you just have to brave it. These big bows aren't that likely to explode when stringing as long as the nocks are strong.
Lucasade: you're right I should
Ian.:
So I hit the 28" mark and realised my calculations were slightly off, I forgot to allow for the reflex in the stave so at 1151 grams it's come out at 170lb at 30"
Unfortunately the video is dark but I'll shoot it again on the tiller and from a better angle doing the final weigh-in in a few days.
Unstrung the stave now shows slightly less reflex, it's basically dead straight and there is no sign of compression marks at all. I'm really happy with how this one has come out although it still needs sanding and finishing.
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