hazel tillering input appreciated

[sieddy]

Hi fellas my 63" Hazel D bow appears to be holding up. Any input on the tiller would be greatly appreciated. The braced pic is about 5" and the draw is 17". Thanks Si

[Del the cat]

Looking good, but right limb looks stiffer?
But from how it sits on the tiller I'm guessing that's the lower limb, so maybe that fine
Maybe mid limbs could do a tad more? The middle and tips seem to be working
It's worth while getting a tiller set up somewhere nice and square if possible, I realize we don't all have the luxury of big workshops tho' 
Del

[sieddy]

Thanks Del- its still pulling above my drawweight so i'll keep going and keep my fingers crossed! It makes me nervous pulling it further back now! :-0

[Pappy]

Looking pretty good to me,I would just kep doing what you are doing and work it out to draw length and weight.
 Pappy

[blackhawk]

With that raised area at your handle section it looks like your bending it backwards      Did u glue something to the back of it???

So what and why is that???  ....and which side are you removing wood from???  Sorry but I have to ask cus it don't look right

[Del the cat]

With that raised area at your handle section it looks like your bending it backwards      Did u glue something to the back of it???

So what and why is that???  ....and which side are you removing wood from???  Sorry but I have to ask cus it don't look right

Looks like bark on the back and a flat belly to me, which is a good design for Hazel...
Del

[sieddy]

H :)ey Blackhawk and Del
This stick is indeed au natural i took the bark off but there is a layer of wrinkly cambium stuff on the back which i think is pretty cool. I've left the handle area a little thicker as i read that a d bow should be slightly stiffer at the grip. Thanks again

[IdahoMatt]

Looking good to me.  Just a little stiff on the right limb.  Did you narrow the handle area?

[sieddy]

Hi Matt
The handle is an inch wide and from the fades the limbs are just under 2". I've been learning from you guys! 

[sieddy]

I got my stick back to 23" now. Its looking good to me but was starting to follow the string so ive  heat treated it.  i'll give it a c :)ouple of days to rehydrate and then get back at it. 

[sieddy]

Sorry for the wonky photo!   

[Del the cat]

Looking good. I wouldn't worry too much about a bit of set. How wide are the limbs, I reckon you need a good 2" to avoid set unless you heat treat.
Del

[IdahoMatt]

I agree with del.  looking good.  Have you decided what limb is going to be the top and bottom?  The right limb would make a good candidate for the bottom.  Just a tad stiff in the mid but nothing too bad.  Great job.  How far of a draw are you shooting for.  Also what weight are you shooing for
 

Matt.

[sieddy]

Cheers fellas its just under 2" wide (i wouldve gone wider but messed up the layout!)   
I don't mind a little set but hope i can nip it in the bud now. I had thought the left limb would be bottom but its feeling a bit better the other way round so i might well go with the right. I'm going with the flow with draw length and weight if i can get it  between 35-40# @ 26" i'll be chuffed. I'm lovin the adventure anyway!

[IdahoMatt]

Well you're almost there then  .  Keep up the good work.  what weight are you at now?