okay im a little behind schedule but thats okay, dont want to rush. now that the homework is done i can get to work
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okay time to start tillering
2 main rules to tillering.
1-do not pull past final goal weight.
2-do not pull past a noticeably weak, or strong spot.
breaking these simple rules can result in excess set or a broken bow.
alright here she is on the long string.
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okay let start working the stave.
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alright its looking good so we'll take it a little further
i like to set a little level on the top, because sometimes its hard to tell which limb is just a tad stronger and this makes it easy.
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alright there are a couple stiff spots i will remove a little bit of wood with a scrapper then smooth it back up with some 150G then lightly exercise the stave, this way you teach the wood to bend.
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i make marks where wood needs to be removed.
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okay now that we've gotten to this point its time to take the long string off and get it on a low 4" brace. the long string hides alot of faults in the bend.
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heres what she looks like now. i can see that the braced profile is off so ill sand and lightly exercise until it looks right
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okay im not going to document each and every progressive bend, but i make it a habit to make the bottom limb a little bit strong.
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heres what it looks like a full draw 53#@28"
the bow soaked up alot of moisture in the shop since the relative humidity was 98%
after tillering i let the bow sit for 3-7 days (even w/o a backing, selfbow ect.) then check the tiller again. but its not a bow yet. she needs to be shot 25 times, then check the tiller and make adjustments if need be. and repeat about 4 times.
to be continued......