Author Topic: how do I deal with a "rollercoaster" bow  (Read 1150 times)

Offline Mad Max

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Re: how do I deal with a "rollercoaster" bow
« Reply #20 on: September 08, 2014, 02:58:00 PM »
no matter what it looks like
the hole limb need to work

The deflex will be more at full draw
The reflex will be less at full draw
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Re: how do I deal with a "rollercoaster" bow
« Reply #21 on: September 09, 2014, 12:48:00 AM »
Well you certainly have it looking good now!

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Re: how do I deal with a "rollercoaster" bow
« Reply #22 on: September 13, 2014, 09:51:00 AM »
Got it back to 32" looking good, readjusted my pulley setup to allow for 2 more inches and it blew up at 24". Tension break about 6" north of the handle. Kind of bummed - I haven't had many break since I started making bows again, esp. not this close to completion.

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Re: how do I deal with a "rollercoaster" bow
« Reply #23 on: September 13, 2014, 07:19:00 PM »
Like Eric, I'd use heat to make both limbs the same. It sure does make seeing proper tiller much easier.
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Re: how do I deal with a "rollercoaster" bow
« Reply #24 on: September 14, 2014, 08:45:00 AM »
I thought it was looking good.

Sorry to hear but after 25 years of bow making I still get breaks.

Perhaps choose a better stave next time...one you don't have to heat.  34" is a long draw. Good staves are hard to beat.

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