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Offline Josh

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tiller check...
« on: October 28, 2009, 01:05:58 pm »
Okay almost finished with this one...   I am pulling 50lbs at 26 in the pic, have around 2 more inches to tiller where should I shave more wood at?  I can tell the tiller isn't even yet, but I can't tell where I need to shave more wood for some reason on this one.  Thanks for looking.   :)  -josh

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Re: tiller check...
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2009, 01:09:19 pm »
I'll be happy to look but I need a pic first!  ;D
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Re: tiller check...
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2009, 01:15:32 pm »
It's looking pretty good to me. Maybe a little just out of the top fade, and slightly on both outter limbs. But really I don't see anything jumping out of me that strongly needs to be addressed. :)  You might also measure and compare each limb at brace to see how those compare to the full draw.
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Re: tiller check...
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2009, 02:50:54 pm »
Looks real good, Josh. Enjoy shooting it. 8)
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Re: tiller check...
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2009, 02:58:49 pm »
Thanks Greg and Pat!!! 

Greg, I still need to narrow the tips down some so I left them a little stiff.  Now that you mention it I DO see where some wood could come off right out of the top fade to about 6" out.  Thank you!  You have a great eye!  :) 

PatB, thanks for the compliment and I WILL enjoy shooting it as soon as I can figure out how to get this hamn dandle to quit creaking!!!   ;D  Jawge suggested to try to dowell the handle and I think that is what I am gonna do to it this weekend...   ;)

Thanks again guys!   ;D  -josh
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Re: tiller check...
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2009, 03:06:03 pm »
Quote from: Josh on October 28, 2009, 01:05:58 pm
Okay almost finished with this one...   I am pulling 50lbs at 26 in the pic, have around 2 more inches to tiller where should I shave more wood at?  I can tell the tiller isn't even yet, but I can't tell where I need to shave more wood for some reason on this one.  Thanks for looking.   :)  -josh
I'd say the lower limb is a whisker stiff compare with the top one, but it's pretty damn good...
(I say the lower because the grip seems to be pulling slightly towards you at the lower edge. or it could just be on of them optycal delusions ;))
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Re: tiller check...
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2009, 03:11:09 pm »
Josh, I have used hemp cord from Wally World for handle wraps. I started this on a bow("Trouble Maker") that kept loosing the handle, among other things. I set the cord wrap in Massey finish(2ton epoxy thinned with acetone) and haven't had a problem since.  I think I'd find the creak, add thin super glue to that then wrap it.
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Re: tiller check...
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2009, 03:34:23 pm »
Looks good but if you need 2 inches more I'd get that top  limb moving  a bit more at the fade area. Both limbs lid limb on. Josh, I described the doweling or pinning procedure but don't go through the back. Jawge
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Re: tiller check...
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2009, 03:36:27 pm »
Jawge, what diameter dowels?  My handle area is around 7/8 to 1" wide.  Thanks!
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Re: tiller check...
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2009, 04:37:09 pm »
that looks good i say go hunt with it.
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Offline Kent D.

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Re: tiller check...
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2009, 05:16:51 pm »
Its looking good.  When I get to that point, and dont want to loose any more draw weight, I simply check the tiller at brace.  If Ive got 1/8 positive, I move on and check at full draw.
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: tiller check...
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2009, 05:03:39 am »
Sure looks good. I would perform the little changes Greg suggests, though!
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Re: tiller check...
« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2009, 05:38:38 am »
Looks good to me,maybe a little on the top fad,What weight are you looking for at 28 ?
It should be around 56 or so now. :)
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Re: tiller check...
« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2009, 09:47:42 am »
might just be optical illusion, but it looks like the upper limb is actually longer.  Is it?
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Re: tiller check...
« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2009, 10:00:43 am »
Quote from: radius on October 29, 2009, 09:47:42 am
might just be optical illusion, but it looks like the upper limb is actually longer.  Is it?

No Scott it isn't supposed to be...  Maybe it is just the angle of the camera or something... Or maybe because my hand/arm is closer to that limb... It does kinda look shorter now that you mention it though...    :)  -josh
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