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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Red Dwarf on April 13, 2009, 01:35:01 am

Title: I would appreciate some pointers on tillering R/D design
Post by: Red Dwarf on April 13, 2009, 01:35:01 am

I have just glued up my first attempt at a R/D bow; 63" Bamboo backed Hickory, and really would appreciate some help on the basic approach required to successfully tiller this design.
Should I be aiming for getting the whole limb to work evenly or should certain sections be working more than others etc. etc.....
How is this best achieved etc. ......?

Thanks in advance


Red Dwarf

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Title: Re: I would appreciate some pointers on tillering R/D design
Post by: nickf on April 13, 2009, 08:10:33 am

for the first inches of draw the limbs should straighten up, then at a certain drawlength, look perfectly straight.
go further, and try to get an even curve in both limbs.
It will probably look like a straight bow, but less bending, and it might look strange at the handle when tillering. try to ignore that.

If you're uncertain, check the taper.

Nick