I got the big head or over confidence that is.
I built my first bow about one month ago that was a real success. A 67" red oak board bow in the pyramid pattern. I just followed a build along that i saw somewhere and it was an astounding success. It shot great and 5-600 shots later is still going strong.
So what do I do? Built another one to the same design but only 57" so it will be handy dandy up a tree. Both were 50# at 28". Just finished it today and it tillered pretty nice but it seamed to stack a lot near full draw. Anyway I shot the first five arrows right to center and I was feeling full of myself when on number six it broke about 10" down from the upper tip. Bap, right in the middle of my pretty bald head. :bigsmyl: :bigsmyl: That will take the wind out of your sails in a hurry.
Someone told me once that when tillering to go slower than you feel the need to go. I think back on the process and suspect that I was rushed and overlooked some irregularity. I also should have been inspecting the bow after each shot for any clues which I failed to do.
Well the big head is not so big anymore, but I still have the first bow and it is a gem. Home Depot is open tomorrow and I bet I can find another red oak board with the right qualities and start over. Later, daddyhoney