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[Gonzo98]

Is there a posting on the style of bow to the tillering it should  be? Or has any body compiled a list?

[Parnell]

Not sure if I understand.  A list that would differentiate how each type of bow style would be tillered?

[Gonzo98]

Correct

[Gonzo98]

Like the flat bow what kind of tiller a pyramid what tiller etc

[Gonzo98]

Tillering is my Elinor

[Parnell]

I haven't seen a compilation like that.  Looks like you are recently signed on, welcome to PA.  
For really good examples of the different types of designs, I would have a look at winners and candidates of the Bow of the Month section - historically.  This would give me a good idea of who focuses on making what types of bows, and then try to correspond with personal messages, if I have questions.  Many people on the site have learned MANY patterns of bows and could give fine advice, I'd say.  Hope this helps you.

[okiecountryboy]

hey Gonzo
In my limited knowledge. Tillering...no matter what style...Is simply removing belly-side wood by shaving, scraping or rasping till you get the #age you want and a nice smooth arc when drawn back. A pyramid style might take a little less tillering due to the pyramid shape itself. BUT there are WAY TOO many people that have MUCH more knowledge on this site than I do. One of the Vets will chime in soon. They are very helpful and patient! Trust me, i have bugged them enough to know!
Parnell's idea on PMing is a good one.

Welcome to PA
God bless
Ron

[Klandaght]

Start with reading Traditional Bowyers Bible Volumes 1 & 4.  Must read is Tim's chapters on Bow Design and Performance in each volume and Jim Hamm's chapter on tillering in Volume 1.

That should answer any questions you have on tillering most styles of bows.

Steve Gardner also mentions that the tiller profile should reflect the limb shape.  It is explained better in the forementioned books.

Remember that tillering is just a matter of making the amount of wood you want to do the work that you want it to do while trying to keep set as low as possible.

[George Tsoukalas]

"Steve Gardner also mentions that the tiller profile should reflect the limb shape.  It is explained better in the forementioned books."
So in other words a pyramid should have a more rounded tiller. The widest part of the limbs should bend more. A bow that is full width to just past mid limb should have more of an elliptical tiller. Jawge

[Gonzo98]

So the English war bow bends through out because its same width all around?

[Gonzo98]

I've always loved the mear heath bow, because It's 2.5 inches almost to the end, do I do an elip tiller?

[George Tsoukalas]

The roundish tiller is because the elb is close to pyramid in that the wides part of the bow is the handle. Please correct me if I am wrong and I am no expert on the elb. The elliptical tiller and the rounder tiller all can bend in the handle. I've made all types of bend in the handle bows. Jawge

[Gonzo98]

Thanx for all your replies. I did have all 3
Bibles but my exwife left them in a box outside and got wet.

[Cameroo]

I would have got divorced over that too!!