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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DuBois on May 04, 2013, 09:20:53 am

Title: Do I have to retiller after toasting a belly?
Post by: DuBois on May 04, 2013, 09:20:53 am

I am reworking my ash self bow and have it real close to final tiller. If I toast it, will this throw off the tillering? I don't have much wood to spare unless I want to get under weight.

Title: Re: Do I have to retiller after toasting a belly?
Post by: Jmilbrandt on May 04, 2013, 09:27:28 am

Usually a little. It will add a little draw weight and it's usually not completely even so it will need a little adjustment.

Title: Re: Do I have to retiller after toasting a belly?
Post by: SLIMBOB on May 04, 2013, 09:43:18 am

If the tiller was good before you tempered, it should remain good afterwards.  If you add reflex while you temper, and I would, you might change the tiller a skosh, but you will pick up some draw weight.  Should be able to touch it up and have it right.  I have adjusted the setback in one limb while tempering to tweak the tiller as opposed to taking wood off.

Just to clarify,  I have adjusted the setback, or recurve, or kinks in one limb to tweak the tiller.

Title: Re: Do I have to retiller after toasting a belly?
Post by: Gordon on May 04, 2013, 01:10:20 pm

Yes, some retillering is often required after tempering.

Title: Re: Do I have to retiller after toasting a belly?
Post by: DuBois on May 04, 2013, 06:37:18 pm

Allright, hey thanks guys.

Title: Re: Do I have to retiller after toasting a belly?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 05, 2013, 08:18:07 am

Best way to answer your question is to look at the bows tiller.

Title: Re: Do I have to retiller after toasting a belly?
Post by: Cameroo on May 05, 2013, 09:42:13 am

Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on May 05, 2013, 08:18:07 am

Best way to answer your question is to look at the bows tiller.

 ;D  That's exactly what I was thinkin'.