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stuckinthemud:
Hi Guys,
so I modified the x1-3 dimesions to fit a 66" deflexed holly stave and finally plucked up the courage to put a long-string on it.  Here is how far I've got, 16" on a long-string hanging down 6".  This is as far as I can draw it on the tiller stick, I'm gonna have to fit a pulley to get any further.  Question .  Is this showing positive tiller, and, since I've used a modified X-1-9 taper, should I try to get an even arc, or go with what I've got? Photos show unstrung and progress

WillS:
Depends where you're holding the bow on the tiller, how you hold a bow when you shoot and what you think is the best way to tiller a bow!  Plenty of good bowyers will just aim to make both limbs bend evenly at full draw in their own hand, while plenty others will worry about positive tiller, holding the bow just above center on the tiller and so on.  Just do what you feel most comfortable with. 

Personally speaking, I'd say you're at the point where you want to get it to full brace - especially considering that it's already deflexed.  Don't hang around using a long string as it'll just increase the set, lower the performance and take you longer to finish.  Nice to see holly being used as well - I've got a couple of big holly staves I'm hoping to get 160lb out of, so I'll be watching with interest! 

willie:

--- Quote ---Don't hang around using a long string as it'll just increase the set
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Have you actually had that happen Will?, I have always thought that might be an possibility.

WillS:
Can't speak for anybody else, but when I ditched the long string a year or so ago, my bows have increased in performance drastically.  Less set, much more front end and better early tiller.  In my opinion the long string should be used purely to make sure a bow is ready to brace - and even then only on staves that might be deceiving.

Del the cat:
IMO.
Once the tips are coming back 6 or 7 inches you may as well brace it. To continue on a long string will just give a false impression of draw weight.
On a 66" stave I'd limit the draw length to 28", and if you are going to heat treat it, do it when you are back to about 20 - 24"
Del

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