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tillering a short limb

Started by wildcat hunter, October 25, 2011, 12:20:00 PM

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wildcat hunter

When you have a limb that is 1" shorter than the other limb are they tillered to match each other or is the shorter or longer limb tillered stronger ( different curve )? I am using the "gizmo" but I don't think both limbs should be matching as far as the curve goes. Got me?
Clear as mud? I lowered the riser to get the arrow rest closer to center ( expermenting ), any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks guys

Stiks-n-Strings

I tiller mine to bend the same. I go until it looks good and do my final tiller in hand. Even when both limbs are bending on the same arc the bottom is gonna be stiffer cause it's shorter.

At least that's my understanding, Doesn't mean it's right but it works for me.

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Aznboi3644

I tiller the final inches by the feel in the hand...nothing can replicate it.  What make look even on the tree can look and feel uneven in the hand.

Pat B

A tiller tree is static. Your hand has give. I build symmetrical bows and tiller the limbs even on the tree and let my hand make up the difference.
Generally the bottom limb is slightly stronger than the top.
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