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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: timmyd on May 04, 2017, 07:41:17 pm

Title: Tiller check
Post by: timmyd on May 04, 2017, 07:41:17 pm

Hi all. Thought I would get some opinions on my tiller. Lower limb is on right and an inch shorter. Tillering for 3 under hence the hook position on the string. Picture is drawn to 18". Brace tiller shows lower limb stiffer by 1/16" but it seems like it's stiff? Suggestions welcome.

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: gfugal on May 04, 2017, 08:25:44 pm

yeah the tiller is a bit off. The left limb is bending more out of the fades. The right limb is bending much more mid limb with the left's mid limb being pretty much straight-ish. The right limb is stiffer but it's doing most of its work in the mid-limb, therefore, it looks like its bending more. The left limb is mending more gradually and more evenly distributed throughout the limb.

I would leave the mid-limb of the right one alone. Don't touch it anymore. Focus a little more on the area in the fades and slightly outward. You might have to take some off the left limb to at mid limb if things still don't line up.

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: upstatenybowyer on May 04, 2017, 09:22:25 pm

It's tough to see with the busy background. Can you hang a sheet or something behind it?

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: George Tsoukalas on May 04, 2017, 09:28:35 pm

The right limb looks good. Left limb looks like a hinge starting at the last 6 inches. The left limb looks flat from the end of the fades to the hinge area.

Aren't you glad you asked? :)

To fix a hinge remove woo from above and below leaving the hinge alone.

Jawge

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: timmyd on May 04, 2017, 11:18:51 pm

Couple more pics of relaxed and braced. Thanks for all suggestions.

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: timmyd on May 05, 2017, 05:00:29 pm

Here it is at 21". How's it looking?

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: timmyd on May 05, 2017, 05:01:19 pm

Wow  didn't notice the board was so crooked

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: BowEd on May 05, 2017, 06:07:06 pm

Looks pretty blame good to me.

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: timmyd on May 06, 2017, 07:24:17 pm

Here she is at full draw.

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: DC on May 06, 2017, 07:29:24 pm

Looks like it's trying to hinge on the right fade. Right at the edge of the bricks. What happens if you take the clamp off? I like the bow to be free to rock (and roll). ;D

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: Danzn Bar on May 06, 2017, 07:31:18 pm

I think it would really look different in the hand
Would like to see some full draw pic's done by hand....
I think we will see a big difference..
DBar

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: timmyd on May 06, 2017, 08:42:10 pm

Here you go

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: DC on May 06, 2017, 08:54:29 pm

Way better! Did you cut a shelf in? Turn it upside down and take another picture.

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: Danzn Bar on May 06, 2017, 08:55:55 pm

Tiller looks much better, but it would always help the visual, if you had an arrow nocked.... and a full draw from both sides.
DBar

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: DC on May 06, 2017, 08:57:08 pm

Then a full draw standing on one leg with a cigar stuck in your ear ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: Danzn Bar on May 06, 2017, 09:02:17 pm

Quote from: DC on May 06, 2017, 08:57:08 pm

Then a full draw standing on one leg with a cigar stuck in your ear ;D ;D ;D ;D

Quote from: Danzn Bar on May 06, 2017, 08:55:55 pm

Tiller looks much better, but it would always help the visual, if you had an arrow nocked.... and a full draw from both sides.
DBar

lol ....Tim she's looking pretty good for one of your firsts.....were just trying to give you the best advise from afar...
DBar

Title: Re: Tiller check
Post by: timmyd on May 08, 2017, 10:40:46 am

As soon as my calendar photo shoot session is finished I'll see if my photographer can snap a few more of me and the bow 8)