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Offline Rcdeer

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hickory bow,,bends more on one end than other when strung..effect?
« on: September 23, 2012, 01:28:59 pm »
got a question if I may... bought a hickory bow that was heavier than bow I use for vous an normal shooting,,figured heavier draw for deer not a bad idea,,jus noticed yesterday that top limb has nice gentle bend to it, while bottom limb goes the has a noticable much sharper bend..will this effect shooting,,it seems the poundage is the same, draw wise..but like to use this for hunting but jus doesn't look right,,never noticed this before an had the bow since early spring although haven't shot it much..anyone know how much if any effect this will have?  thanks! 
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Re: hickory bow,,bends more on one end than other when strung..effect?
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2012, 02:25:09 pm »
It sounds like you might have a hinge in the bottom limb.  That could be bad news for the bow.  Can you post a picture?
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Re: hickory bow,,bends more on one end than other when strung..effect?
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2012, 03:03:22 pm »
sent email....not sure how to post here
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Re: hickory bow,,bends more on one end than other when strung..effect?
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2012, 07:04:01 pm »
create a photobucket acct, upload pics, view album, hover over pic you want, a list of options will appear, left click on the bottom url (says "img code" next to it).  Then you can paste the url into the msg :D

I'd like to see a pic too, could be outta tiller or hinged, or could even be it's made for a different wrist style than you're using, or a combination ;)
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Re: hickory bow,,bends more on one end than other when strung..effect?
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2012, 08:05:44 pm »








Hope this works best I can do...
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Re: hickory bow,,bends more on one end than other when strung..effect?
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2012, 08:28:50 pm »
It is somewhat out of tiller but not terribly so. If it were my bow I would lighten up the top limb somewhat. But it does not appear to be fatal.
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Re: hickory bow,,bends more on one end than other when strung..effect?
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2012, 08:41:09 pm »
I like that news... thanks!   as far me  tillering it...I think it's in bad enough shape already!

this will not effect shooting?
again thanks!
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Re: hickory bow,,bends more on one end than other when strung..effect?
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2012, 09:07:30 pm »
The bend in the stiff limb looks pretty smooth. I would start by taking 5 long even scrapes with a scraper, exercise it well and check it again. If necessary take 5 more scrapes, exercise it and check again until it is right.     What does full draw look like?
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Re: hickory bow,,bends more on one end than other when strung..effect?
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2012, 09:48:14 pm »
hmm.....no idea at full draw..not sure abut me tryin this scrape thing....sounds too easy lol..you'd scrape the whole limb from riser out?
 gees..scary
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Re: hickory bow,,bends more on one end than other when strung..effect?
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2012, 10:37:56 pm »
Agree with Pat.  The bend looks good. I don't want to answer for him, but yes, scrape the entire limb stem to stern 5 times then exercise it good, then check the tiller.  You just want it to even out weight wise with the other limb, not change the smooth arch in any one spot.
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« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2012, 12:26:28 am »
Just what I'd do SlimBob.  ;)
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Re: hickory bow,,bends more on one end than other when strung..effect?
« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2012, 09:56:08 am »
okay,,could someone define "scraper" for me..?  one of them words could describe a number of tools..thanks!  I really really don't wanna mess this up... :-[
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Re: hickory bow,,bends more on one end than other when strung..effect?
« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2012, 10:30:38 am »
There are all kinds of scrapers being used for this purpose.  In essence, a blade type tool that shaves wood from the belly just as a razor would shave stubble from your chin, same visual.  I use a draw knife, others use cabinet scrapers and a host of other tools.  A knife will work fine.  6" blade or bigger.  Sharp.  Just hold it at a right angle to the belly, and shave from just outside the fade down toward the tip, just like you would shave your face.  It will shave little ribbons of wood off the belly.  touch it up with a little sanding.
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Re: hickory bow,,bends more on one end than other when strung..effect?
« Reply #13 on: September 24, 2012, 11:12:51 am »
Mak zig-zag pencil lines all over the belly of the stiff limb, side to side, full length. Scrape off the pencil lines, check your tiller, scribble in some more lines and repeat. This will keep you from taking off more on one side of the limb than the other as well as make you go SLOWLY on your wood removal
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Re: hickory bow,,bends more on one end than other when strung..effect?
« Reply #14 on: September 24, 2012, 11:29:03 am »
Quote from: Eric Krewson on September 24, 2012, 11:12:51 am
Mak zig-zag pencil lines all over the belly of the stiff limb, side to side, full length. Scrape off the pencil lines, check your tiller, scribble in some more lines and repeat. This will keep you from taking off more on one side of the limb than the other as well as make you go SLOWLY on your wood removal

good advise right there
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