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Offline armymedic.2

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Tiller check on me bow
« on: November 08, 2008, 07:15:12 pm »
ELB 69" T2T, ipe and bamboo.  got her drawing about 62 lbs at 13 1/2 inches so far.  would like to keep that weight out to 26 inches.  im thinking needs a little more on the left, but i can't see any weak or stiff spots.  i know they have gotta be there so help me out!  thanks for lookin.  hey where did that eliptical circle go?  i gotta learn how to do that!
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Offline armymedic.2

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Re: Tiller check on me bow
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2008, 07:22:59 pm »

should be better now
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Offline David Long

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Re: Tiller check on me bow
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2008, 07:47:14 pm »
Yup, make the thing bigger, huge man, HUGE!  :o
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Re: Tiller check on me bow
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2008, 08:11:15 pm »
The left limb seems to be bending nicely. The right limb looks stiffer...although the mirror in the background makes it difficult to see.    Pat
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Offline David Long

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Re: Tiller check on me bow
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2008, 08:28:27 pm »
I agree with Pat. Perhaps the right limb has a bit of a hinge mid-limb? Flip it around or move the setup. Dave
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Tiller check on me bow
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2008, 09:07:23 pm »
Flip it and see how it looks. Sometimes the eyes betray. Jawge
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Offline armymedic.2

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Re: Tiller check on me bow
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2008, 05:24:39 am »
k boys ill flip it over when i get off shift tonight.  im working in my hooch, and it is tight as hell so forgive the odd pics.  thanks for lookin!
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Re: Tiller check on me bow
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2008, 10:08:39 am »
Thanks for your service! God Bless you and keep you safe. Jawge
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Offline armymedic.2

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Re: Tiller check -new pics new progress
« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2008, 07:15:03 pm »
thanks george, well i worked her some more, now i have her braced at 3 inches, and pulling 60 # or so at 19".  the tips are left very thick right now, so don't let that throw you, lemme know what youre thinkin needs work.  Thanks!
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Re: Tiller check on me bow
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2008, 07:31:21 pm »
Right limb looks to be bending good. Left limb looks like its starting to try and hinge out towards the tip..JMO

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Re: Tiller check on me bow
« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2008, 08:31:40 pm »
   Yea, what David said about the left limb. How wide is it? If it is more than 7/8" wide at the Fades, I'd start taking wood off the sides after you straighten out that one limb. Bamboo backed Ipe bows will not be wide and still hold a lot of weight.
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