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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Del the cat on August 21, 2019, 05:05:52 am

Title: Looking at the tiller on a wonky bow
Post by: Del the cat on August 21, 2019, 05:05:52 am

Just for the fun of it, I stuck pieces of card all along the bow limb, trimmed to give a straight edge in an attempt to see the tiller better.
I did a short video where you see it unstrung, braced and flexing to full draw.
Here's a still from the vid with ellipses added.
The red ellipse on the lower limb is wider than the yellow one showing the left limb is a bit stiffer, which is ok. It does show a slight stiff spot in the middle of that left limb where the red line just touches the cards.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0cyp4g9Noc&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0cyp4g9Noc&feature=youtu.be)
Del

Title: Re: Looking at the tiller on a wonky bow
Post by: NicAzana on August 21, 2019, 05:53:47 am

This is a really neat idea, Del. I've been drawing straight lines down the side of the bow to analyse on the computer, but this also works for staves with a lot of dips, reflex etc. I'' definitely try that in the future. I guess you can have a stack of cards handy and then stick then on with power tack or some such..

Title: Re: Looking at the tiller on a wonky bow
Post by: Nasr on August 21, 2019, 06:06:51 am

That’s a really smart idea it really help you focus on the tiller.

Title: Re: Looking at the tiller on a wonky bow
Post by: backtowood B2W on August 21, 2019, 06:32:37 am

Great idea, thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Looking at the tiller on a wonky bow
Post by: Del the cat on August 21, 2019, 07:58:04 am

Quote from: NicAzana on August 21, 2019, 05:53:47 am

This is a really neat idea, Del. I've been drawing straight lines down the side of the bow to analyse on the computer, but this also works for staves with a lot of dips, reflex etc. I'' definitely try that in the future. I guess you can have a stack of cards handy and then stick then on with power tack or some such..

:)
I used UHU glue that I use for fletching, dries fairly quick and scrapes off easily :)
Del

Title: Re: Looking at the tiller on a wonky bow
Post by: Deerhunter21 on August 21, 2019, 08:15:37 am

wow Del thats really awesome!  (A) I would have never thought of that