Set?

[SiongSA]

Hey guys,
Can anyone tell me if when you draw a bow to full draw it takes its maximum set then or is it gradual

Sion

[Parnell]

Hmmm, I figure that once a bow is tillered to full draw and sealed to avoid moisture the bow should be pretty well "memorized".  That being said, if wood bows are placed on say a tillering stick and held at full draw for an excessive period of time, greater set will take place.  Remember that set happens and is the sign of a healthy bow.  You just don't want it to be excessive.
Hope this helps.

[SiongSA]

That helps ablot, cheers

[Del the cat]

Some bows will gradually take on a bit of set as they  first get used, especially if they are pushing the performance of the wood or the wood isn't seasoned.
A bit of set is ok in my book, it shows the wood is working hard and it's better than a broken bow or chrysals!
Del

[eflanders]

Remember too that some woods will take on moisture even though they have supposedly been sealed.  Hickory for example.  These woods may then take on more "set" accordingly...  Fortunately this type of "set" can usually be reversed in a dryer environment.

[NTProf]

I actually like and 1" or 1 1/2" of set in my bows.

[George Tsoukalas]

After I shoot my bows for 100 shots that's about it I use a rope and pulley for tillering and exercise the limbs 20-30 times between wood removals which helps with breaking in the bow. Jawge