asymmetrical limb tiller check

[John Scifres]

Originally posted by Bowjunkie:
 John, did you take notice of the unstrung profiles of his bow? And do you see why I wouldn't advocate tillering them to the same exact drawn profile?

Honestly, not really.  When I digitally overlay a pic like I do, it isn't necessarily to say the limbs should be twins.  In fact, it would be impossible for them to be.  It is merely a teaching tool I found useful as I learned to tiller as a reference for even bend throughout the limb.  On this bow, the lower limb is bending disproportionately in the middle third.  The inner and outer limbs aren't doing their part.  Because it is osage, it will survive and I am sure be capable hunting tool.  And if shooting manners are good then it is fine as it is.  There's lots of ways to skin this cat.

[John Scifres]

[Bowjunkie]

Yeah, most folks don't get crazy about it like some of us. It's not for everyone though. I've found a number of guys are enamored by the notion of making their own bow but when they find out about the learning curve, and the personal investment required, they tend to shy away.

I just came up from the shop. I glued up a symmetrical hickory-backed osage. Glued in just a little reflex. It's a test bow and I want it pretty much straight when it's done.

Also pondering the next upgrade to my tillering tree and have some parts ordered.

[Roy from Pa]

Ah so your gonna make a symmetrical bow? Did you over build the top limb slightly? What's the specs on it? Looking forward to this build, Jeff..

I see you shoot three under, Eric. You did have the tree setup for three under tiller I assume? After looking at the full draw shot again, the bottom limb seems a tad flat right out of the fade. Or is it just my old eyes?

Eric is your head spinning yet? LOL

[Bowjunkie]

Geeze, Old man, calm down. It's just two flat pieces of wood glued together so far. Quartersawn hickory .100 thick and pretapered quartersawn osage about 7/16 to 5/16. Might get the handle glued on later today, but it's not gonna be a quickie. I've got an 80 hour work week kicking off tomorrow  :(

[Roy from Pa]

Ouch on 80 hours.. Think I might take next week off and build anutter bow:)

[Echatham]

alright guys its done. starting a new thread for the finished pics.