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Offline clintw864

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Setback
« on: March 08, 2008, 01:07:13 pm »
I have a red mulberry stave 60" with a 2 1/4 setback that is pretty even the entire length. Is this too much to work with or should I try and take a little out?  Thanks, Clint
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Offline Hillbilly

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Re: Setback
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2008, 01:15:11 pm »
That's about ideal. You should wind up with either a straight bow or a little reflex after tillering.
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Offline Coo-wah-chobee

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Re: Setback
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2008, 05:16:15 pm »
Like Steve ( Hillbilly ) said. Even 3" would be ok....bob
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Offline clintw864

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Re: Setback
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2008, 06:09:04 pm »
Thanks guys. I'll have at it.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Setback
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2008, 01:53:11 am »
Be careful as you take the limbs to and past dead flat profile. Its easy to remove too much wood because of the extra stress put on the stave with backset.    Pat
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