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William M.:
Hello everybody!
I am trying to make an 80# ash Longbow, but since I am a beginner and this is my second try I feel really nervous tillering it. My first attempt with Black Locust didnīt go well(I cut all the growth rings on the back) and now I feel really uncomfortable tillering this one. :-\ I would like to ask you what you think about it and maybe some of you experienced Bowyers can give me some advice. I would really appreciate it. :D
Thank you.
Measurements right now: 72 inch long, 36mm wide and 34mm deep on the handle tappering to around 20mm
Here the video of my tillering, but I am not sure where the weak spots are: https://vimeo.com/519715852
bownarra:
Looks ok but you need to pull it either further to 80# or simply remopve wood everywhere if you are already pulling it to 80#.
RyanY:
Make sure the thickness taper is even by feel with your fingers. That will tell you more at this early stage than trying to visualize a small amount of bend on a stave with character.
William M.:
Thanks for all the tips :D
I heat treated the belly before so I gonna have to wait a few days I think, till i can start tillering again
Del the cat:
Make that tillering string shorter... it should hang down no more than 6" absolute max... shorter the better.
Del
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