Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Don W on August 19, 2021, 09:23:46 am
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How do "you" monitor set as you are tillering
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Lay the bow on it's back and see where the tips and the limbs are in relation to the deck.
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I like badger's no set method where you monitor the draw weight for any loss as you work towards full draw length.
Mark
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For a flatbow- Lay it on its back and see if/how many fingers fit under the tip.
For a recurve- hold is so the tips barely touch the floor and see if/how many fingers fit under the handle and if the handle is level.
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I guess I did a poor job framing my question. These options tell me that the bow is taking set, but how do I know where?
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It's a good idea to trace the original profile of the bow on something (paper, cardboard, etc.) so you have it to compare. Ask me if I ever remember to do that...but it's still a good idea!
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I like drawing pencil lines on the sides of the limbs. This helps me seeing the "real bend", when the stave is wonky. I also look at the lines when the bow is unbraced, so I can see where the set did take place and if it is even or uneven.
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Simple just draw the backs outline onto something, I put the bow on my tillering tree and then use a pencil to trace the back. I have the backboard painted white and put a piece of masking tape over it so I don't leave marks all over it.
check your set as soon as you unstring the bow.
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I'm quite insecure about this, but, I think that the point where you see the profile begin to change then that is where the set is happening. I will sight along the edge of the bow and slide my finger down the edge to pinpoint the problem area
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I just lay it back on the caul. Then I judge my disappointment.😁😁😁
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Simple just draw the backs outline onto something, I put the bow on my tillering tree and then use a pencil to trace the back. I have the backboard painted white and put a piece of masking tape over it so I don't leave marks all over it.
check your set as soon as you unstring the bow.
This is my technique, but my tree is mounted to a whiteboard. I quickly trace it, then analyze the snot out of the curve at my leisure.