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parspektiv

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Two bows done. Lots of pics.
« on: February 25, 2010, 11:18:09 am »
Hi there! I´m working on this serviceberry bow, 70" ntn, limbs parallell for half of their length. Comments on tiller so far, 20" draw?

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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: comments on tiller
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2010, 11:28:26 am »
Very nice. Looks great. Jawge
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Re: comments on tiller
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2010, 11:44:24 am »
Just a cat's whisker more off the left limb?
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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2010, 11:58:22 am »
Looks good so far....maybe the left limb is more stiff in the mid-limb area...unless you are after a lower limb positive tiller that is.
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Re: comments on tiller
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2010, 12:03:03 pm »
I think you are right about the left limb, will scrape a bit more mid limb. Should it be more elliptical, more bend towards the tips?

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« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2010, 12:53:55 pm »
Guess my eyes are different,looks pretty good just a little flat a few inches out of the fad on the right limb for 6 inches or so. Overall nice. :)
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Re: comments on tiller
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2010, 12:57:19 pm »
Different eyes are good! Think you are right.

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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2010, 01:28:51 pm »
If those horizontal lines on the backboard are true then the string on the nock of the left limb just about touches the line but the same point on the right is deffinitely lower.
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Re: comments on tiller
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2010, 03:31:05 pm »
i agree with Del, 1/2, & Pappy- left mid limb & right limb just outside of the fade both look stiff

that's some pretty straight looking serviceberry!

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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2010, 03:48:19 pm »
Hope I'm, not harping on here, but if you have a grid, you may as well make use of it.
Third horizontal line down from the handle, follow it to the right, you cross 6 vertical lines and nearly get to the 7th to get to the limb.
Following to the left, it's just over 7 lines.
please ignore me if I'm being a bore here... :-[
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(BTW, I do realise bows aren't symetrical etc, I'm just trying to point out some tips...ok I'll shut up and scamper away to my secret cat nest now  ;D)
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Re: comments on tiller
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2010, 05:33:45 pm »
Del, I asked for comments, so that is what I want from you! No need for appoligies!

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Re: comments on tiller
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2010, 09:56:56 pm »
left limb is a little stiff. but looks good.
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comments on tiller, 25 inches
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2010, 01:00:54 pm »
After some heat treating and dehydration, I´m on it again. 25" now. I´m greatful for any comments!


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Re: comments on tiller, new pics
« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2010, 01:29:47 pm »
Left limb - mid limb slightly stiff?  It's awfully close.  Man, your workshop looks really nice - I wish I had that grid system, pulley, spring scale, and staves up top! ;D
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Re: comments on tiller, new pics
« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2010, 03:19:08 pm »
That's soooo much better.
I bet you feel a great sense of achievement.
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