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Dlamb
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January 22, 2008, 12:18:03 am »
well finally got down to it and started on my first bow
i broke one already and cut one wrong but think i got it right now just
one thing though........... any advice on the tiller?
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Dlamb
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January 22, 2008, 12:28:25 am »
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BowKids
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January 22, 2008, 12:39:57 am »
Nice Start. What is the wood/s and what bow specs are you shooting for, style, length, #, etc.?
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Dlamb
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January 22, 2008, 12:42:14 am »
its red oak longbow basically. trying for about 55# at 28 inches. bow is 72 inches long. it seems to be bending nicely just trying to get it right before i put a shorter string on it
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koan
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January 22, 2008, 01:12:41 am »
Dlamb, looks like your on your way. I think your ready for the short string..you got her bendin to brace height already looks like to me....Brian
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Justin Snyder
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January 22, 2008, 01:44:03 am »
I think the left limb is bending at the fade good, but stiff from there out. Shorten your string like koan said and you will be able to see better. Justin
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January 22, 2008, 01:56:40 am »
Dlamb, Welcome. Looks like you are well ahead of most of us when we first started.
I'd say brace it with a short string to about a 4" brace. You will be able to see how the string tracks and get a more accurate view of the tiller. Pat
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GregB
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January 22, 2008, 09:18:34 am »
After bracing, you might try measuring perpendicular to the string against the belly comparing distances on each limb at the same location. That may help confirm what you think you're seeing. Helps me...
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Sidewinder
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January 22, 2008, 05:37:05 pm »
Good job from a fellow newbie. I would say you are on track. Danny
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Dlamb
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January 22, 2008, 11:27:50 pm »
thanks for the info and props i have a little bit more tiller work to do to it to make the limbs bend evenly but shot it a couple of times and it shoots nicely
my first bow so its not the prettiest thing in the world but i am hook on the craft from the start
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tradrick
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January 22, 2008, 11:36:18 pm »
Lookin good.You came to the right place for advice.These guys really know their stuff.tradrick
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January 23, 2008, 07:30:23 am »
You are already shooting it.man you didn't loose any time.How about some finish pictures
and a full draw so we can all see how it turned out.Great job and welcome on board. :)What
weight and draw length did you wind up with ?
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Dlamb
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January 23, 2008, 10:17:06 am »
ill get some pictures in tonight if i can im off to school right now
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Dlamb
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January 24, 2008, 12:03:13 am »
unbraced front picture, braced, and full draw
i ended up pulling 45 # at my draw length which is a little less than i want but i will do
one limb bends a tad bit more than the other but this was my first bow so i am very satisfied
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Paul Wolfe. Springtown, TX
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January 24, 2008, 12:12:45 am »
Purty darn nice
. Kinda resembles and elb with a little flat bow thrown in
. Glad your enjoying it and I know your hooked. Looks great for your first and fifteenth!
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