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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Bevan R. on November 17, 2010, 03:24:56 pm

Title: Tillering Question
Post by: Bevan R. on November 17, 2010, 03:24:56 pm
I remember reading something recently that said if the limbs of the bow are the same length that you need to tiller the upper limb to bend 3/8 inch more that the bottom limb. Do I have that right? backword? I make bows with the handle centered on the stave/board, with the limbs the same length and the arrow pass/shelf 1 inch above center. I have gone back through what I have been reading lately and can not find it again. ???
Title: Re: Tillering Question
Post by: woodstick on November 17, 2010, 06:21:41 pm
i make mine same length but i go for my arrow shelf 1 1/2 above center. never had trouble out of them
Title: Re: Tillering Question
Post by: sailordad on November 17, 2010, 06:26:52 pm
most my bows are done with a 4" handle area(2.5"below center,1.5" above center),with the arrow rest about 1.25"over center
i usually try and tiller the lower limb slightly stiffer than the upper,3/8ths should be fine

Title: Re: Tillering Question
Post by: George Tsoukalas on November 17, 2010, 06:43:51 pm
That's what I do BUT at full draw. I don't care what it is doing at brace height. Jawge
Title: Re: Tillering Question
Post by: sailordad on November 17, 2010, 07:06:57 pm
George,your right.as usual  ;)
i should have mentioned that it should be at full draw  ;D