Tiller help needed-pics

[TimberBound]

I think I got this picture uploaded right, if not I'll try and redo it. It is my first selfbow since I was a kid, pulled to about 55 pounds, my target weight. Obviously, I am not near my target draw of 29 inches, rather I am at about 10 inches of draw. I just wanted your all's opinion of the tiller. I think I have a hinge on the fades, but any insights and steps for correction would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Timberbound

 

[Sneakypete]

TB, I don't claim to be an expert, but it appears to me you need to tiller midlimb and toward tips. That will give you a more evenly distributed bend and take some stress off the fades, which is the place all of my failed bows have blown up -- never midlimb or tips. Go easy and shoot a dozen arrows between each tillering session, as you no doubt know. I wish my first bow had looked this good! You might also work the handle riser for a gentler, less-abrupt taper. Good luck.

[Dano]

Sneakypete has good advice, I don't see any hindge.

[TimberBound]

Thanks a lot. I am going to smooth out the taper as soon as I'm sure that the bow isn't going to blow up. Thanks,

Timberbound