Do I have to retiller after toasting a belly?

[DuBois]

I am reworking my ash self bow and have it real close to final tiller. If I toast it, will this throw off the tillering? I don't have much wood to spare unless I want to get under weight.

[Jmilbrandt]

Usually a little. It will add a little draw weight and it's usually not completely even so it will need a little adjustment.

[SLIMBOB]

If the tiller was good before you tempered, it should remain good afterwards.  If you add reflex while you temper, and I would, you might change the tiller a skosh, but you will pick up some draw weight.  Should be able to touch it up and have it right.  I have adjusted the setback in one limb while tempering to tweak the tiller as opposed to taking wood off.

Just to clarify,  I have adjusted the setback, or recurve, or kinks in one limb to tweak the tiller.

[Gordon]

Yes, some retillering is often required after tempering.

[DuBois]

Allright, hey thanks guys.

[PEARL DRUMS]

Best way to answer your question is to look at the bows tiller.

[Cameroo]

Best way to answer your question is to look at the bows tiller.

   That's exactly what I was thinkin'.