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Offline DC

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Weak/strong
« on: September 16, 2017, 01:28:01 pm »
When I pull this bow a little the part above the arrow goes up. Does this mean the left limb is strong and/or the area above the arrow is weak?

Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Weak/strong
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2017, 02:02:25 pm »
I think a few things can make this happen on a character bow, but ya, probably the main one being the left limb is stronger. Let's see er bend

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Re: Weak/strong
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2017, 02:10:41 pm »
Thanks Goat, I'm just starting. I'm trying to follow "no set" to the letter. I'm a little gun shy after the two bows taking set at Cumberland.

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Re: Weak/strong
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2017, 03:21:25 pm »
Yes, both is true.
Try to get a stick bending from the outers to middle to inner third.
When you clap the bow in a vise and put a weight on the tip you can measure the amount of travelling. Compare to the other limb and you see easily the stronger one.
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