Hey Guys/Gals!
This has been a long process for me to actually get a bow to the tiller stage. But the days finally here! It was pretty cool to see my first bow bending. Anyways, this is a red oak board bow. Any and all advice is welcome. Thanks!
10 inches
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15 inches
Pic won't go down in size. Hope the other two will work.
20 inches
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Jon, since you got it bending pretty good, I would file some string grooves and put a string on her at a very low brace height. Say maybe an inch or two. It may look alot different with a real string instead of a tiller string. I would not pull it any further till I got it strung.
What are the specs? What are you shootin for?
Thanks David! I hope I didn't hurt it by pulling it back so far already. I'm hoping to get my string making supplies in early this week and then I'll get a real string on it.
I'm shooting for it's a 68" and I'm shooting for 50@28. I haven't decided if I want to cut a little shelf in it or use a deer antler as a shelf. Also haven't decided if I want to back it with a digital camo duct tape. What do you think on all the above?
Agree with David - time for the short string with a low brace. Doubt that you did any damage with the long string - doesn't look like your much past a normal brace height. Looks to be bending mostly just past the fades - stiff elsewhere - do you have a tillering gizmo? It will help with the tillering once you get it braced. Good luck - looking fine so far.
You probably didn't hurt it any with the tillering string. A short string will give you a true idea about the tiller. Yes, a tillering gizmo is a real handy tool. You can make one very easy. Just look for it in the archives on TG.
You should be good on the specs. A backing would be good. I have never used duct tape so I can't speak about that. Post more pics when you get her on the short string.