Author Topic: Back set  (Read 785 times)

Offline ARTHUR Nicholas

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Back set
« on: January 30, 2022, 09:28:58 AM »
My question is how much back set is to much starting a 68" form and would like to get it  right  the first time. Thanks

Offline Pat B

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Re: Back set
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2022, 09:49:56 AM »
What style bow? I think that would make a difference.
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Offline ARTHUR Nicholas

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Re: Back set
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2022, 09:54:57 AM »
68" flat back glass lam.

Offline Buemaker

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Re: Back set
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2022, 03:57:19 PM »
3/4 to 1 should be fine. I use 1 for 68 ntn. Out of the form and finished  tillering gives slightly less.

Offline Longcruise

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Re: Back set
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2022, 05:14:04 PM »
I have gone with three inches and had no problems.  Backset on longbows is a very personal preference feature.  It will increase the pre-load and allow a little more energy storage.  If this is a first,  I'd suggest about an inch give or take.
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