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Offline NewBowyer

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bow tillering app
« on: May 16, 2020, 07:21:14 am »
I think I remember reading somewhere, possibly here (although my searches have come up empty) of a downloadable app to help with tillering. You snap a pic of the bent bow and the app superimposes a smooth arc or circle onto it so you can better see, on the screen, the spots where the limbs are bending too much or too little. Of course I didn't write it down and now can't remember where I saw it. Sound familiar to anyone? Thanks.

Offline Ricardovanleeuwen

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Re: bow tillering app
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2020, 07:41:39 am »
 The app is called canva graphic design i found It during a 7 tillering hacks YouTube video

Offline Pat B

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Re: bow tillering app
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2020, 08:39:02 am »
You can do that here and have experienced bowyers share their opinions and advise.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline DC

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Re: bow tillering app
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2020, 09:37:55 am »
You can use Windows "Paint"

Offline NewBowyer

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Re: bow tillering app
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2020, 09:40:18 am »
43# @ 21". Does the right limb look stiff?

Offline RyanY

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Re: bow tillering app
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2020, 09:52:57 am »
You need to shorten that string quite a bit more to get an accurate view of the tiller. Right limb does look stiff but I don't trust the long string when its so much longer than the bow. Try and get it as close to the length between the nocks as possible without bracing it.

Offline Ricardovanleeuwen

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Re: bow tillering app
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2020, 09:53:29 am »
You can also hold a round object between your eyes and your bow

Offline NewBowyer

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Re: bow tillering app
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2020, 09:56:36 am »
Brain cramp- not nearly a real 21" with that string! ::) Thanks for the reminder!

Offline DC

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Re: bow tillering app
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2020, 09:57:00 am »
Also if you can, move your tillering tree to the left a bit so that real tree in the background is centred on the bow. It's messing with my eyes :D

Offline NewBowyer

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Re: bow tillering app
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2020, 11:16:26 am »
Sorry DC but the tillering tree has to be on a fence post because I don't trust the hollow pickets. I'll see if I can shoot the next pic from a better angle.  ;)

Offline Ricardovanleeuwen

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Re: bow tillering app
« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2020, 12:14:36 pm »
Since i think its a easy way to check the tiller i was searching for a better app and found the app logo maker

Offline NewBowyer

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Re: bow tillering app
« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2020, 01:55:12 pm »
Here are 2 taken with the string Just slightly shorter than the bow. I reversed it to see both sides. One limb seems clearly stiffer right? Any specific hinges or flat spots noted?

Offline DC

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Re: bow tillering app
« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2020, 02:08:54 pm »
On the second pic, right above the scale, there is a hinge starting. Put a bunch of X's there and don't scrape there until the rest of the bow catches up.

Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: bow tillering app
« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2020, 02:12:01 pm »
the one bending too much needs to bend more in the outers,,
the stiff one needs to overall bend more,, please take with grain of salt,,
if you use an app..its like projecting an image onto paper and tracing it,,,, your eye wont learn,,
just take the time to develope and eye for tiller,, yes its hard ,,
sometimes a stave has reflex and deflex in the limb,, so a straight arc,, is not stressing the wood evenly
just keep posting and asking you will get it,,

Offline NewBowyer

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Re: bow tillering app
« Reply #14 on: May 16, 2020, 02:55:18 pm »
Yes I'd marked that beginning hinge already. Draw weight is way heavy now anyway so I'll bring the rest down. Appreciate all the input.