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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: TimothyR on July 13, 2019, 07:13:23 pm

Title: Measuring tiller
Post by: TimothyR on July 13, 2019, 07:13:23 pm

Anyone on here ever use a carpenter's square to measure tiller?

Title: Re: Measuring tiller
Post by: Pat B on July 13, 2019, 07:57:15 pm

I've never tried it but haven't needed to. If it works you then that's all that matters.

Title: Re: Measuring tiller
Post by: SLIMBOB on July 14, 2019, 05:38:53 am

I have used a framing square in various ways.  Getting good brace profile mostly.

Title: Re: Measuring tiller
Post by: Eric Krewson on July 14, 2019, 05:39:33 am

I use a gizmo to tiller limbs so I know the limbs are bending correctly. The only measurement I take is to measure the distance from the string to the belly 12" in from the tips on both limbs. Shooting split finger I need the top limb to be slightly positive, usually 3/16", this measurement tells me how far I am off and which limb to adjust.

Title: Re: Measuring tiller
Post by: bushboy on July 14, 2019, 05:36:00 pm

When I made alot of board bows ,yes I would measure height distances to compare at brace.