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Advice on tiller
superdav95:
--- Quote from: Pat B on November 24, 2022, 12:04:25 pm ---The overall tiller looks good to me. :OK You could bring the bend back towards the handle on both limbs to reduce a bit of weight but go gingerly and check the weight often.
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+1 for pats advice. Go lightly on closer to handle. I would be careful taking any more off on outer 1/3 where you are seeing set. IMO.
bentstick54:
Thanks guys. Asked, I have only shot it maybe 20 arrows but have left it strung several times for about an hour each, plus have had it strung at full tiller while tweaking the tiller it’s a card scraper. I think I will follow Pat B’s advice on scraping/sanding going into the handle a little more. That seems to be where my weakness falls, by not getting enough movement right out of the handle.
Kidder:
--- Quote from: NonBacked on November 24, 2022, 02:22:51 pm ---If you only need 3-4lbs. reduction and you want to maintain the same tiller shape, follow Askel's good advice.
To my eye, the top limb needs to bend, just a small amount, mid-limb. Again, go slow and only make a few scrapes at a time, then exercise and check. The final few adjustments will test your patience.
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This is exactly what I see as well.
George Tsoukalas:
I think the tiller is very good. Enjoy it. By the time you sand it you'll loose some weight. Jawge
bentstick54:
Thanks George. Very little sanding need, back and edges have already been finish sanded, and belly has been worked down carefully with card scraper.
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