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Offline IdahoMatt

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Last BL retiller check (more pics)
« on: February 01, 2014, 02:54:12 pm »



This is a bow that has been messing with me on the tiller.  It is pulling 45#@24" but I will work it out to 26.  The top tip looks a little stiff to me but there is a couple of knots there.  Front few is pyramidal and about 60" long.
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: BL tiller check
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2014, 03:00:59 pm »
Dang it didn't post the pic just the link.  I know I have read how to post pics but I can't remember.
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Offline huisme

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Re: BL tiller check
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2014, 03:50:21 pm »
It looks to me like the upper limb is stiffer than the bottom, and like I'd weaken the upper limb in the outermost parts.

I want to see that cluster of pin knots better ;)

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Might as well make them short, save some wood to keep warm.

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Re: BL tiller check
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2014, 04:11:08 pm »
That link might get you in trouble, I clicked it and it took me to advertisements.

Use the IMG code for pics from photobucket
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: BL tiller check
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2014, 04:27:53 pm »
Thanks Bryce. 
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: BL tiller check
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2014, 04:30:43 pm »
Quote from: huisme on February 01, 2014, 03:50:21 pm
It looks to me like the upper limb is stiffer than the bottom, and like I'd weaken the upper limb in the outermost parts.

I want to see that cluster of pin knots better ;)

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Thanks man will do,  I'll try to get some pics when I get home
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Offline TRACY

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Re: BL tiller check
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2014, 06:55:03 pm »
Top limb is stiffer than the bottom looking at the pic.

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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: BL tiller check
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2014, 11:02:28 pm »
Thanks Tracy.  I'll try to get some work done on it tomorrow and post the result.
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Offline adams89

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Re: BL tiller check
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2014, 10:01:02 am »
I think the outer thirds on this bow ( with a parallel limg desing ) need to work a little more an the the whole top limb in it self,

really nice bow! i like it!
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: BL tiller check
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2014, 11:54:03 am »
I agree, get the top (outer) caught up with the bottom.  Shouldn't take much.  Looks like it has a sweet shape to it.
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Re: BL tiller check
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2014, 02:30:35 pm »
If the stave was dead straight to start with then it's bending too much inner lower limb. The upper's shape is good. Until you get the mid and outer lower limb bending more (to reduce the stress on the inner) keep the upper 'as is' shape-wise. O#r at least that's what i'd do. Also keep a very close eye on the set. This tells you without doubt where it needs reducing  :)
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: BL tiller check
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2014, 02:34:18 pm »
+1 to wot they all said.
Lower is a bit weak.
Cool waggly bow :)
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: BL tiller check
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2014, 06:47:16 pm »
Here are a couple more pics.  The bottom limb has a little whoopdy do right after the fade.  It has hardly taken any set.  Maybe 1/2"





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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: last time BL retiller check (more pics)
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2014, 01:33:25 am »
Last time.  Thanks guys.  I don't know why this one has me cross eyed."

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Re: Last BL retiller check (more pics)
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2014, 04:28:27 am »
Ah ha! That explains the lower limb.
It's looking good. I would shoot 50 arrows out of it now and see if it changes. If not i'd probably use a file and then sandpaper to get out to full draw.
Like I said watch the set - this tells you everything from now on out. Remeber the golden rule. No set in the inner limbs a little mid limb and moist from mid limb out to the tips.
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