Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Benvse on October 09, 2009, 09:45:12 am
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I was wondering if anyone had advice on the time length to tillering a bow. I know when tillering you need to make sure everything is bending correctly, but i was wondering how long should I wait before i bend the bow to the next notch on my tiller stand.
Ben Vise
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If you have an even tiller with no hinges its time to move on :)
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Make sure to exercise the bow after taking off wood. Pull it to the intended notch on the tiller stand 20-30 times before checking the curve. Try to get to brace height before tillering any further. A good looking tiller at brace saves a lot of time down the road. I actually don't tiller much after a good looking brace is achieved. It seems to be downhill from there.
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Thank you for helping me with this I am so nervous to break another bow during tillering.
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I probably spend more time floor tillering than I do on the tillering tree. it seems like once I get them bending sort of evenly with a push on either end they go pretty fast on the tree.
piper
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I think an important thing to grasp, in addition to the above great advice, is don't ever pull a bow further than it takes to expose a problem. You should think about using a rope and pulley rather than the t stick. It's safer. Know one likes to break saves but it happens. I broke somewhere around 14 before I got a hunting weight shooter. After bow #3, I went to the rope and pulley. LOL. Jawge
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just take your time cause there aint no such thing as time on bow building. never pull past you desired finish draw weight i use a scale alot to keep it in check. i work my limbs bout 20 to 30 times before i move on to the next couple inches. i can change fast for the good and bad. when i first started i made alot of weaker bows than i wanted.