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Bendy Osage Tiller Check

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superdav95:
I agree with what has been said about inner 2/3 limbs.  heres a visual that may help.  the inner on the right seems to bend little more then the left but just a little.  trace an outline of the bend then flip it around and compare the bend.  i realize its a asymmetrical bow but will still give you an idea of the bend. 

TimBo:
I bet you will feel the handle flex just slightly when you get it out to full draw without taking any off that area.  Just work on perfecting the tiller.  It looks really close!

Muskyman:
Go slowly at this point Jake. I’ve screwed up some pretty nice bows by trying to rush to finish. Little bits off and lots of checking and don’t forget to exercise your limbs before you decide what you’re looking at. Getting close and looking good. Osage is some great wood.

I do have a question though. What is that on the left limb?

Hamish:
A side profile photo would show us where the set is occurring, and if an area is bending too much any particular spot.

Jake Spoon:

--- Quote from: Muskyman on June 20, 2024, 03:43:40 pm ---Go slowly at this point Jake. I’ve screwed up some pretty nice bows by trying to rush to finish. Little bits off and lots of checking and don’t forget to exercise your limbs before you decide what you’re looking at. Getting close and looking good. Osage is some great wood.

I do have a question though. What is that on the left limb?

--- End quote ---

I didn't touch it at all today because I tend to rush too. I am trying to be patient and do a good job.

On the left limb I "patched" two pin knots with rawhide. They were not violated, but it was recommended that I consider doing so for insurance. Their was also a drying check a little further out on the left limb. It did not go through to the back side, but runs almost to the edge on the belly. I was a little worried about it so I soaked it with glue and wrapped it with thread. I don't know if that was necessary, but I didn't want to ruin this attempt by ignoring that.

It is kind of an eyesore, but I intend to "patch" and wrap the other limb to match once it is finished and shot in.

I will work on getting the inner limbs bending some more. And I will take another photo from the side.

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