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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Woodbender on May 11, 2013, 11:47:25 am

Title: Osage self bow tiller help?
Post by: Woodbender on May 11, 2013, 11:47:25 am

Hello folks. I'm working on my second Osage self bow. My first came in under weight so I am going slowly with this one. I've got it past floor tiller and braced at about 3.5". It's 67" with some natural and heat induced reflex. Take a look at this video and let me know what you think if you'd care to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq3RP4Ck7rM&sns=em

Look forward to some feedback. Hoping to get it shooting in time for the Baltimore Bowman trad classic next weekend! Thanks.

Steve

Title: Re: OSB tiller help?
Post by: kleinpm on May 11, 2013, 12:06:20 pm

It's hard to tell in the early stages of tillering, but it looks like you need to get mid limb bending some more.

At this stage of tillering I don't like my bows to bend near the fades much, if at all.

Patrick

Title: Re: OSB tiller help?
Post by: Woodbender on May 11, 2013, 12:32:49 pm

Ok. I'll stay away from the fades. Just ruint my tiller string with my sanding block. Doh. Guess that'll slow me down.

Thanks!

Title: Re: OSB tiller help?
Post by: rps3 on May 11, 2013, 01:12:52 pm

I thought I was going to see a picture of a bow being made from osb.

Title: Re: OSB tiller help?
Post by: Woodbender on May 11, 2013, 01:15:24 pm

Don't worry! It's backed with Formica!! ;D