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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: armymedic.2 on November 08, 2008, 07:15:12 pm

Title: Tiller check on me bow
Post by: armymedic.2 on November 08, 2008, 07:15:12 pm

ELB 69" T2T, ipe and bamboo.  got her drawing about 62 lbs at 13 1/2 inches so far.  would like to keep that weight out to 26 inches.  im thinking needs a little more on the left, but i can't see any weak or stiff spots.  i know they have gotta be there so help me out!  thanks for lookin.  hey where did that eliptical circle go?  i gotta learn how to do that!
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p38/armymedic2/100_1079.jpg)

Title: Re: Tiller check on me bow
Post by: armymedic.2 on November 08, 2008, 07:22:59 pm

(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p38/armymedic2/100_1079-1.jpg)
should be better now

Title: Re: Tiller check on me bow
Post by: David Long on November 08, 2008, 07:47:14 pm

Yup, make the thing bigger, huge man, HUGE!  :o

Title: Re: Tiller check on me bow
Post by: Pat B on November 08, 2008, 08:11:15 pm

The left limb seems to be bending nicely. The right limb looks stiffer...although the mirror in the background makes it difficult to see.    Pat

Title: Re: Tiller check on me bow
Post by: David Long on November 08, 2008, 08:28:27 pm

I agree with Pat. Perhaps the right limb has a bit of a hinge mid-limb? Flip it around or move the setup. Dave

Title: Re: Tiller check on me bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on November 08, 2008, 09:07:23 pm

Flip it and see how it looks. Sometimes the eyes betray. Jawge

Title: Re: Tiller check on me bow
Post by: armymedic.2 on November 09, 2008, 05:24:39 am

k boys ill flip it over when i get off shift tonight.  im working in my hooch, and it is tight as hell so forgive the odd pics.  thanks for lookin!

Title: Re: Tiller check on me bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on November 09, 2008, 10:08:39 am

Thanks for your service! God Bless you and keep you safe. Jawge

Title: Re: Tiller check -new pics new progress
Post by: armymedic.2 on November 09, 2008, 07:15:03 pm

thanks george, well i worked her some more, now i have her braced at 3 inches, and pulling 60 # or so at 19".  the tips are left very thick right now, so don't let that throw you, lemme know what youre thinkin needs work.  Thanks!
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p38/armymedic2/100_1095.jpg)

Title: Re: Tiller check on me bow
Post by: knightd on November 09, 2008, 07:31:21 pm

Right limb looks to be bending good. Left limb looks like its starting to try and hinge out towards the tip..JMO

Title: Re: Tiller check on me bow
Post by: mullet on November 09, 2008, 08:31:40 pm

   Yea, what David said about the left limb. How wide is it? If it is more than 7/8" wide at the Fades, I'd start taking wood off the sides after you straighten out that one limb. Bamboo backed Ipe bows will not be wide and still hold a lot of weight.