how do I deal with a "rollercoaster" bow

Started by Gwynnin, July 04, 2014, 08:11:00 PM

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Mad Max

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
I would rather fail at something above my means, than to succeed at something  beneath my means  
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snapper1d

Well you certainly have it looking good now!

Gwynnin

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.

Pat B

Like Eric, I'd use heat to make both limbs the same. It sure does make seeing proper tiller much easier.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!
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George Tsoukalas

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.

Jawge

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