I know this subject has come up a zillion times but cannot remember the topic.
My arrow shelfs are 1 1/4" above center. Is it better to shorten the top or bottom limb...?
Measure up 2 inches from the center of the bow. That is your arrow shelf. Then measure down 2 inches from the center of the bow, that is the bottom of your 4 inch handle. Then measure out 4 inches from the top and bottom of your 4" handle and that is the end of your riser. Leave the limbs equal length from the end of your riser.
Not sure about the limb shortening thing. I feel more comfortable tillering to the same length.
Who all here shortens lower limbs? Do you think it's beneficial?
Some of the Hill bows were built that way but I never saw the reason for it.
Equal length limbs, throats of grip at center of bow.
Hope that made sence.
QuoteOriginally posted by Roy from Pa:
Hope that made sence.
I guess I should of worded it different. If I have to shorten a limb..? Which limb..? You said bottom, good enough to proceed.
I have a good memory its just short. :rolleyes:
Some place the handle below the center of the bow making the lower limb shorter. (Hunting the Osage Bow - Dean Torges). It is a "balancing" in the hand thing.
You can leave your limbs the same length and tiller appropriately.