« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2 3 4

Author Topic: Tiller Check for a Newbie  (Read 10806 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Del the cat

  • Member
  • Posts: 8,322
    • Derek Hutchison Native Wood Self Bows
Tiller Check for a Newbie
« on: March 07, 2016, 05:59:21 am »
I had a lady from the Netherlands contact me discussing bows.
She's made her first bow from Hazel and asked for a tiller check. I gave her some advice and she's re worked it a tad since the pic.
It was 33#.
Anyhow I was impressed with it for a first bow and she said I could post it on here to see if you agreed with my critique.
I'll report back and maybe she'll be encouraged to join, I did tell her that is is the place for good honest expert advice rather than just reying on my quirky views ;)
Del
Logged
Health warning, these posts may contain traces of nut.

Offline Pappy

  • Global Moderator
  • Member
  • Posts: 32,204
  • if you have to ask you wouldn't understand ,Tenn.
Re: Tiller Check for a Newbie
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2016, 06:19:34 am »
Looks a little flat mid left limb and a little to much at the fad on the right, over all looks pretty good to me. ;) :)
 Pappy
Logged
Clarksville,Tennessee
TwinOaks Bowhunters
Life is Good

Offline PEARL DRUMS

  • Member
  • Posts: 14,079
  • }}}--CK-->
Re: Tiller Check for a Newbie
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2016, 06:23:48 am »
Is that bow "inside out"? Looks like the back is flat ands the belly is bumpy.
Logged
Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.

Offline Del the cat

  • Member
  • Posts: 8,322
    • Derek Hutchison Native Wood Self Bows
Re: Tiller Check for a Newbie
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2016, 06:35:10 am »
Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on March 07, 2016, 06:23:48 am
Is that bow "inside out"? Looks like the back is flat ands the belly is bumpy.
I wondered about that too.
I think she's maybe left the knots a bit proud on the belly. I said I didn't think it necessary, but I'm trying to avoid being too dogmatic and saying stuff is "right or wrong". That's one reason I'm encouraging her to come here, lots of opinions.

@ Pappy, that's pretty much what I said to her :)
Del
« Last Edit: March 07, 2016, 06:41:23 am by Del the cat »
Logged
Health warning, these posts may contain traces of nut.

Offline Aaron H

  • Member
  • Posts: 3,437
Re: Tiller Check for a Newbie
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2016, 06:35:55 am »
Seems to be bending a little too much right out of the fades to my liking
Logged

Offline PEARL DRUMS

  • Member
  • Posts: 14,079
  • }}}--CK-->
Re: Tiller Check for a Newbie
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2016, 06:44:32 am »
If its a pyramid, I like it. If its a flatbow, Id say the fades are bending just a fuzz too much, very little.
Logged
Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.

Offline Parnell

  • Member
  • Posts: 5,556
Re: Tiller Check for a Newbie
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2016, 07:56:30 am »
Looks great for a first effort.  +1 to what PD says.
Logged
1’—>1’

Offline joachimM

  • Member
  • Posts: 675
  • Good - better - broken
Re: Tiller Check for a Newbie
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2016, 09:24:59 am »
Looking good for a pyramid, just a few minor changes  as suggested by Pappy & co.
Logged

Offline Del the cat

  • Member
  • Posts: 8,322
    • Derek Hutchison Native Wood Self Bows
Re: Tiller Check for a Newbie
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2016, 09:26:59 am »
I think she's signed up, just waiting for mods to sign up a new victim ;)  ok her :laugh:
Del
Logged
Health warning, these posts may contain traces of nut.

Offline Nance

  • Member
  • Posts: 34
Re: Tiller Check for a Newbie
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2016, 09:31:15 am »
Hi everybody,

I have a pic of the reworked bow. It started out as a 33 pound bow and it has dropped to 29 pounds. I guess some of that weight disappeared because I shot it. It has developed some set during shooting in sessions.



I reduced the weight on the left/top limb and didn't touch the right limb. I left the knots thick because they are on the edge of the limbs and I guess it's better to be safe than sorry. I have reduced them though and I hope the bow won't fail on me now.

Nancy

PS will I have to answer all those verification questions every time I want to post?
Logged

Offline Pappy

  • Global Moderator
  • Member
  • Posts: 32,204
  • if you have to ask you wouldn't understand ,Tenn.
Re: Tiller Check for a Newbie
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2016, 09:37:34 am »
Nope , only a few times and that will go away, it is there to dissuaded spammers. Bow turned out nice, very good work.
 Pappy
Logged
Clarksville,Tennessee
TwinOaks Bowhunters
Life is Good

Offline Parnell

  • Member
  • Posts: 5,556
Re: Tiller Check for a Newbie
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2016, 10:28:59 am »
Welcome to PA, Nancy!
Logged
1’—>1’

Offline Nance

  • Member
  • Posts: 34
Re: Tiller Check for a Newbie
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2016, 11:28:33 am »
Thanks guys
Logged

Offline bow101

  • Member
  • Posts: 2,235
Re: Tiller Check for a Newbie
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2016, 11:40:35 am »
Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on March 07, 2016, 06:44:32 am
If its a pyramid, I like it. If its a flatbow, Id say the fades are bending just a fuzz too much, very little.

+2
Logged
"The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are."  Joseph Campbell

Offline Chief RID

  • Member
  • Posts: 684
Re: Tiller Check for a Newbie
« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2016, 12:49:19 pm »
Welcome. This is the place for bow builders. I am the worst at it and somehow they put up with me. You are doing great and will benefit greatly by being here.
Logged
Pages: [1] 2 3 4
« previous next »