Bow Injuries

[cabinetbowguy]

I have broken a 80 lb elb /warbow at full draw due to grain runout in the belly sliding on it self was a loud boom but  injuries other than the bow

[bubbles]

These were great guys! Thanks for sharing. I will preferably set up the pulley method but at the time I don't have a garage, yard, or workshop to hang it up in. For the time being, I think I'll just wear safety goggles and maybe a mouth guard if I'm feeling especially paranoid. It's clear that there is a risk, but a small one. But I figure it's better to be safe than blind. Thanks for all your input.

I use a portable tillering pulley setup. I stole the idea from Dubois.  Really great for apartments and such. And you can take it anywhere. I'm sure I have a pic somewhere.

[bubbles]

All 2x4's.  It's got a 2-1 pulley ratio.   Just need a chair. The only issue is that you're fairly close to the bow, so it's hard to really see the bend. That is why I set up my phone on a tripod  behind me and take a video. 

[DC]

I've had my feelings hurt a few times

[JW_Halverson]

I've had my feelings hurt a few times

And yet such a delicate special snowflake has somehow persevered!   

[DC]

It's been tough! Sometimes there have been tears and often cursing but so far I have avoided using puns

[bubbles]

And actually, having some sort of tillering tree helped me with another type of bow injury. A RSI from making and excercising my bows by hand.  I messed up my shoulders when I started stepping up my bow weights. Pulling a 50-60 lb bow 20 times every time you remove wood is tough on your body.