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Just got my yew staves, now what?? Pictures included.

Started by rascal, August 11, 2007, 06:35:00 PM

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John Scifres

Yes, I'd heatbend it again.  But only if it is down to floor tiller.  Assume 3# per inch of draw so 20# at 12" means about 32# at 16".  This is pretty light if you are working to 55-60#.  You can still make it but you have to be super careful on tillering.  It's fine for heatbending.

Let's back up just a bit.  When I tiller, I don't like to bend much at all before I am positive my layout is a perfect as it can be.

I rough the bow out and get it all cleaned up.  Then I basically lay it out again, being very careful that my width profile is perfect.

Then I you start floor tillering.  Bend it just a few inches and feel the weight.  If you have a bow that you can compare it to, this helps a lot for you first few times.

The rest of tillering for me is explained here:    Tillering 101
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Eric Garza

The bow looks like it's coming along, but as I've said before I think you're moving a little too fast and that you're going to miss you draw.  Not a big deal, I suppose, as you can always cut 1/2 inch off each nock and retiller until you reach it, but you won't end up with a bow the length you wanted.

If I were in your shoes, I'd set the bow aside and take a few weeks off.  Then come back to it and try and work a little slower.  But as my previous posts have shown, I'm definitely biased towards going more slowly...

Hope you end up with a bow you're proud of!

-Eric
-Eric Garza
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rascal

Checked out that tillering 101 and will definetly use that page thanks John.  

Eric Im not nearly as concerned about length on this one to be honest, I intentionally made it long because I figured something could go wrong and I might need to shorten it a touch.   I havent really touched the bow (taking wood off) in close to a week now, Im not arsed about finishing it on any time table.  I knew the tillering was gonna be the most difficult portion of the build for me and would take the most time.  Ill get back to the tillering when I feel comfortable with the process, not sure how long that might take me though =).
Hunt fair, hunt hard, no regrets.

KENDALL TECHAU

Rascal, Sorry I have'nt check this post for awhile. I'm in Allamakee co.N.E.corner of Iowa.PM me if I can be of any help.


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