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Tiller check - Pyramid Maple Bow

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Jake Spoon:
Hey everybody, thank you for the feedback on this bow.


Alas! I have been thwarted once again. I was originally shooting for 35-40#s at 27." I had it tillered out to 24" and drawing 38# when it broke into 4 pieces.

It hadn't taken much set . . . I think I can attribute this failure to board selection? . . . much like the hickory board I broke previously.

I was given some good advice in that thread to try and get my hands on a stave to work with. I was working on this board because I already had it. I have traded for a piece of osage in the meantime and I believe I will take a little break until I have it in hand. Thank you all again for your feedback!!

- Jake

Muskyman:
That really sucks Jake. Hope the Osage works out better for you. I think it will. It’s tough wood and I’d bet you’ll do well with it.

medicinewheel:
Damn...
Looks like bad grain orientation from the picture.

Pappy:
That stinks, been there done that and it always stinks. :)
 Pappy

superdav95:
ya that does suck. but the experience you gleaned from this failure will make you a better bowyer for the next one.  keep at it and keep us posted with the next piece of wood

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