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Tillering for as much as I can get
Del the cat:
Average length of Mary Rose bows was about 78"
Del
DC:
Here it is. It was pulling 90#@20 on low brace a few weeks ago at our gathering. I tidied up a few tool marks and got it to full brace. It was bending a bit too much in the outer limbs so I took ten scrapes off the middle/handle. Still not enough so another eight scrapes. It looked not too bad so I took it to 28". 105#, I was expecting more, maybe 125 or so but I guess a few scrapes makes a big difference. My scraper does take a big bite(for a scraper). I was hoping the scale would show the weight in the picture but you'll have to trust me, it says around 105# ;D
Del the cat:
Nice :) ... It's V difficult to get 'em braced early enough, and if you don't they invariably come in under weight.
I'd be happy with that.
Much better to be a tad under weight but well tillered, than to have a heavy bow that will take set, loose weight or worse.
I'd say good job.
Del
DC:
And just to show how useless this is for me here is the full draw photo. Honest, I'm pulling for all I'm worth :-[ :-[
penderbender:
That's awesome Don! 105# is enough haha I bet you could get a couple more inches. I really like the full draw too! We should find somewhere to do distance next year. Cheers- Brendan
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