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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: BOWMAN53 on September 07, 2012, 06:37:43 pm

Title: pyramid bow tiller
Post by: BOWMAN53 on September 07, 2012, 06:37:43 pm

How do you tiller a pyramid bow? I have heard different ways so i would like to find out the correct way.

Title: Re: pyramid bow tiller
Post by: bubby on September 07, 2012, 07:21:16 pm

i use an even thickness to ruff mine out, and leave the tip's a little stiff, build yourself a tillering gizmo that will help, especially with a straight stave or a board, Bub

Title: Re: pyramid bow tiller
Post by: BOWMAN53 on September 07, 2012, 08:27:56 pm

How thick do you make the limbs?

Title: Re: pyramid bow tiller
Post by: bubby on September 07, 2012, 08:39:52 pm

for a 29" draw, 66" ttt, 1 3/4"w @ the fades, taper to half inch tip's, and just under a half inch thick to start, you can get up to a 60# bow with this and a good pc of white oak or hickory or hard maple
also 2" fades and 4" grip, good luck if ya need help dont hesitate, Bub

Title: Re: pyramid bow tiller
Post by: driftingrz on September 07, 2012, 09:04:21 pm

I just finished up a redoak pyramid. 45lbs at 28". You have any good pictures showing how the tiller should look at full draw? Mines pretty even and shoots great. Just haven't seen many pyramids to compare. Circular or eliptical tiller?

Title: Re: pyramid bow tiller
Post by: BOWMAN53 on September 07, 2012, 09:05:00 pm

Thank you, i appreciate the help.