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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: NTProf on March 02, 2013, 04:35:27 pm

Title: Fixing Limb Twist
Post by: NTProf on March 02, 2013, 04:35:27 pm

I cannot remember which side to take wood off to fix limb twist (which is the strong side). When I look at the nock end of the braced bow, with the back facing up, and the string at the bottom, the limb twists to my right. Do I take wood off the left side to straighten it out? Thanks, everyone.

Title: Re: Fixing Limb Twist
Post by: swamp monkey on March 02, 2013, 05:09:49 pm

I have a number of finished bows that have limb twist and they shoot fine without hand shock or tiller trouble.  I know you can take wood off of the side you want the limb to bend toward to fix twist but I tend to leave limb twist unless it is severe.  If it is bad then I heat bend it and move on with the project. 

food for thought.  Swamp monkey.

Title: Re: Fixing Limb Twist
Post by: NTProf on March 02, 2013, 05:59:09 pm

Thanks for that advice!