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Title: Tillering question
Post by: Jersey Devil on November 28, 2009, 08:43:00 AM
Hello everyone i have been lurking around this site for a while now and have just about finished my first laminated R/D long bow.  The bow seems to have come out good except when I initionally measured the limbs string to fade I had equal measurements and now that the bow is nearly finished sanded it seems to have about 3/16" stiffer limb on top.  I have sanded the glass on the limb but it dosn't seem to be changing any.  How critical is this measurement and should i continue to sand on that limb Thanks for any help.
Title: Re: Tillering question
Post by: kennym on November 28, 2009, 08:58:00 AM
I don't think finish sanding would change it that much.

Check your limb width at 6" intervals. You will most likely find the prob.

Or lay it on a pc of paper,trace one limb,and flip the bow to compare limbs.

I like mine about 1/8" positive tiller(stronger bottom)In other words,if the top measures 7 1/8"--the bottom will be 7"
Title: Re: Tillering question
Post by: Jersey Devil on November 28, 2009, 09:14:00 AM
Thanks, thats where I will start