Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Wayne pycior on April 13, 2014, 04:48:59 pm
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When heating and bending a bow to make a recurve should I tiller it first or bring it close then bend it then tiller?
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I like to get them floor tillered, bending a few inches, before I recurve the outer limbs. That way they'll be thin enough that I can get them good and hot and I know the bend will make it, and stay.
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I agree with Mr. Squirrels Plus, try to get the belly to one ring also if you can. this can help keep splinters down when bending.
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personally I like to go all the way to full brace, less suprises that way
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Whichever way you chose to approach your build, Id suggest equaling the tip thickness from end to end so the statics come out indentical. A bit thicker and you get less bend, a bit thinner and you get more. If the last 8-10" of each limb is the same thickness you'll have nice even statics.
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I've done it both ways. Didn't seem to matter a whole bunch. I do always get the bow beyond floor tiller, however. Less wood bends easier.
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personally I like to go all the way to full brace, less suprises that way
This is when I do most of my heat work as well.... except for major string alignments. Those I deal with right after floor tillering.
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What pat B said.
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If you are talking about static bend or flipping the tips I usually do that when I get it out to 20 inches or so and all else is looking even and weight about where it should be for that draw. Never seen it change tiller much except add a few pounds and it makes it much easier for me to not miss weight while trying to get it to brace. If you are talking about a true recurve,don't know no experience with them. ;) :)
Pappy