new bow questions

[mike duddy]

I just made a new bow and  its acting strange. when I half brace it its about a 1/4 " off, but at full draw the tiller is dead. The weight is about 50#,  But one other thing , when its @ full draw its twisted ,but the twist is even and opposite on both sides. At rest everything is good and even.  I haven't made very many bows, is this normal? The bow is a Red Oak board bow , 67" long 2" wide.  I backed it with 5 strips of nylon camo fabric. I haven't shot it as yet, but that is coming up soon .  I still have to carve the riser. Dose all this sound normal?


Mike

[Pat B]

Check the limb thickness from side to side. Sounds like one side is stronger(thicker)than the other.
 Full draw is more important than 1/4 draw for checking tiller.

[razorback]

Yes, for me it is normal, not right but normal.
If you are right handed you will probably find that the right side of each limb is a little thinner. I have to concentrate on not putting more pressure on my right hand when scraping.