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bentstick54:
With the recent cold that settled in I decided to work on a bow. I had an old set of takedown sleeves that I salvaged from an earlier attempt several years back. I pulled out a pair of sister billets that were cut last February, sealed and stored in my basement. I prefer to let my staves dry longer, but impatience got the best of me. Right now it’s at 44# @28” 66” long.

After setting for several hours, then being shot for about 30 arrows on multiple days it has about 2” of set immediately after unstringing, then settles to 1-1/2” after 30 minutes. It shoots a pretty darn good the way it is.

Before I start applying a Truoil finish I’m wondering if I should leave well enough alone, make any minor tiller adjustments, or try to flip the tips a little bit?  I would like to keep it above 40# finish draw weight. What’s everyone’s thoughts?

superdav95:
Lookin good!  Flipped tips or recurring tips will add a little draw weight but it may also add to the set as well.  Have you done any heat treatment on belly?

bentstick54:
I have not done any heat treating or heat corrections of any kind. I am happy with current draw weight, but wouldn’t be worried about losing 1# or 2# if you see any tiller adjustments that might need to be made. I just don’t want to increase any set if possible.

bjrogg:
How is the set? Is it evenly distributed or in a certain area?

I don’t see anything that looks to be in trouble.

Bjrogg

PEARL DRUMS:
Your tiller work is always right on. I can count on that every time I open your posts. For what my opinion is worth? I build very, very few bows that aren't straight limbed. I have come to the conclusion that the performance gain is minimal and it mostly just adds work/risk to the build and makes it look pretty to the eyes. I've chased all of that around for many years and settled on straight limb bows. I think I have flipped tips once and made one static the last 15-20 bows. I think building a zillion bows in every configuration is just a part of this hobby. Eventually a guy settles on what he feels is best for him.

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