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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: triggerfinger on August 17, 2011, 01:44:05 am

Title: Here we go
Post by: triggerfinger on August 17, 2011, 01:44:05 am

I finally got a seasoned stave, Chris Cade sent me a hickory stave in a swap, and was kind enough to lay it out for me, since its my first I was glad of the help.  Anyhow, I got it sawn into the shape he had it laid out to, now Im gonna start floor tillering.  Some quick advice on that please? I know floor tillering is just kinda getting the wood bending, but is there a rule of thumb as to how thin should I saw the limbs?  If not what is a safe place to start?Id really hate to mess this up or it is likely to be a few months before I can get another chance.  Lots of staves drying, but only 1 ready.

Title: Re: Here we go
Post by: Sidewinder on August 17, 2011, 05:15:25 am

If its hickory,  I would take it to no less than 3/4" thick at the fades and then I would brake out the hand tools and make love to the wood until it shows you its  beauty.

Danny

Title: Re: Here we go
Post by: Pat B on August 17, 2011, 12:18:26 pm

I agree with Danny! 

Title: Re: Here we go
Post by: triggerfinger on August 18, 2011, 12:53:51 pm

I got it sawn to 3/4 thick from the fade to the tips.  Its still pretty heavy duty, might be easier to bend a T post.  But I think im at a starting point.  Wish i could post pics for a coach a long  ;D but Were operating off of 3g cause apparently if you live in valdosta ga you gotta be on the bad side of town to get real internet. 

Title: Re: Here we go
Post by: artcher1 on August 18, 2011, 02:26:34 pm

What's the stave's length? Any reflex/deflex in the limbs? What type limb profile (pyramid, rectangular of somewhere in-between)? Rigid or working handle? What weight and draw length are you after? Art