ELB build along - osage

[Tom Leemans]

It looks like before you start hitting it with hand tools you are pre-tillering, like we do when making the rattan kids bows, except the ridge ends up on the back with those. Same concept on the saw though. Tip it up off the table a bit and follow the profile. Maybe that's what I'll do with my tollhouse stave I got from Timo years ago! I love the tiller on those ELBs you've done.

[Paul/KS]

I split some staves today before work that just might be good for a bow like this. Thanks for posting the build along...
 

[Paul/KS]

Oh, and I love that great cabinet makers bench that you have too.  

[razorback]

Well I think I may jump on the band wagon and give this a try. Got an osage slat that I need to pretiller for a bamboo backing. I think it may be the perfect candidate.

Do you do the tillering while it is bent on the pillars or do you take it off and do the work unbent.

[BMN]

Nice work! Thanks for sharing.

[Pete W]

Great Idea, and now I just found a use for a Bow press I made many years ago for the wheel bows. It is no good for the modern wheels, so I couldn't even give it away but hated the Idea of throwing it out.
 For Pillar tiller it just needs to be extended on the base, and the rubber boat trailer rollers will work good for a cushion on the tips.It is adjustable for width too, so I will be able to use it on all lengths of bows .
 Thanks for the inspiration.
 Pete

[mwosborn]

Pictures Pete!

[Eric Krewson]

Made a zillion bows but never made a true ELB. You have inspired me, great bow.