Tillering tree saddle

[Aaron H]

Thanks Will, what kind of scale is that you are using, it looks nice

[4giveme]

I use a square end post down at twin oaks often. But at my own shop I have something a little different. Either way works just as well. I think my strap setup is a bit easier when dealing with already shaped/highly contoured grips.

Will, your tillering tree is a great idea, the free floating pivot point would solve a lot of issues that are created by putting all the pressure of pulling a bow on a fixed point. IMO, the strap would simulate the hand better. thanks for sharing

[Jodocus]

Mine is round. I don't really grab the bow when shooting, either

[Danzn Bar]

Will,
I can understand your concept and plan on modifying my tree to something like yours. did you buy or make your strap?
DBar

[DC]

I'm thinking a seatbelt would work. You could use the buckle to hold the bow. Cheap like borscht at a wrecker.

[JoJoDapyro]

Having just moved my shop from the garage to the attic I also need to build a new one, and I am copying your idea Will. Thanks

[Springbuck]

  This has been an issue for me, too.  Bows have all different handle shapes. and I want to start with tips EXACTLY level, but I want to see if the bow wants to tilt one way or the other.

might go with the strap, but for now, I use a saddle made of 2x4 with slats that run up the sides a bit,  and shim it with dowels and leather chunks if I need to.

[DC]

This is what I came up with. The handle thingy is an eccentric mounted on a 1/2" maple axle. I can adjust it so the tips are level and will stay that way unless the tiller goes astray. I'm going to try this for a few bows and then try the strap.

[Will H]

Dbar- I made mine. I used a piece of square tubing for the mount and the strap from an old ratchet strap. It suited my needs and I had the stuff laying around. Anything would do the same trick I reckon. I do feel the strap represents the bow hand well and if you'll notice I have a small piece of leather that goes on the string as well. It's designed to represent three fingers on the string. Once a bow is braced and goes in my tree I put a temporary nock point on (tape usually). That let's me orient my tiller fingers. It's a small difference, but a difference all the same. Nothing beats seeing a bow drawn in the hand but this is a close second IMHO

[Pat B]

DC, that thing makes you look excited. 

[bow101]

Got your mind in the gutter Pat. 

[DC]

DC, that thing makes you look excited. 

It's been awhile since I was that excited

[Shaneisneato]

Building my tillering tree tonight. Perfect time to see this thread.

[Danzn Bar]

Building my tillering tree tonight. Perfect time to see this thread.

Hope your using protection.......
DBar

Pat B.....your a bad influence on me.   
DBar

[Danzn Bar]

Thanks Will
I guess you sewed the strap together to make it that short. Thanks again I'm modifying my set up that way and I have all ready started using your "tillering tab". very neat really helps if you cant take pictures.  I think it your right, it is a very close second.
DBar