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Title: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: metsastaja on August 11, 2009, 06:51:00 AM
I will be uploading Stu's newest version later this afternoon for those who have an interest.

You will be able to download the calculator and instructional pdf at

http://www.heilakka.com/stumiller
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: snag on August 11, 2009, 09:56:00 AM
Thanks!...and thanks Stu for doing this!  David
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: the force on August 11, 2009, 10:19:00 AM
Does this really work?
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: Old York on August 11, 2009, 10:44:00 AM
Thanks Stu for all your hard work.

Force - does it work? Yes. I know of no other program or spine chart(s) that even begins to address the effects/degree of centre-shot & how it relates to dynamic spine. Give it a try, YMMV.
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: the force on August 11, 2009, 11:15:00 AM
I gonna give it a try  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: Oregon Okie on August 11, 2009, 05:45:00 PM
Don't do it.. that thing is almost as addictive at tradgang.
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: on August 11, 2009, 05:53:00 PM
It works very well. You may still have to "tweak" a little with your arrow but it does take a lot of tuning headaches out and gets you real close right off the bat.

Bisch
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: George D. Stout on August 11, 2009, 05:53:00 PM
It does work, but it is still a starting point.  There are so many other dynamics involved in individual form, equipment, etc.  Use it as a guide to get very close.
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: metsastaja on August 11, 2009, 07:43:00 PM
NEW VERSION IS UP 8-9-09

 http://www.heilakka.com/stumiller

If you do not have MS Excel, you can get a free office program that will work Excel at the following link

http://www.openoffice.org
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Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: WESTBROOK on August 11, 2009, 08:51:00 PM
I cant get the dropdown menus to work to select arrow, bow type, string...

The rest seems to me functioning as far as I can tell, I know nothing about Excel.

Eric
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: Canyon on August 11, 2009, 11:25:00 PM
The previous calculator was dead on for my Hill longbow. The most recent version shows a difference of 9 lbs for my doug fir wood shafts What am I missing?
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: hkmp5 on August 11, 2009, 11:31:00 PM
Hello Canyon,
Most likely the GPI is off.  Double check it by weighing your total finished arrow weight and comparing it to the calculators weight.  They should be real close.  My D. Fir shafts rund about 13.5 to 14 GPI typically.  What numbers are you using?
-Stu
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: Canyon on August 11, 2009, 11:35:00 PM
I was using 14 as mine showed 13.8 its still different from the old calculator. Hmmm??
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: Canyon on August 11, 2009, 11:41:00 PM
Okay I got it!! I missed the Arrow diameter. Thanks Stu I am interested in trying to see how close this is for several other bows in the arsenal.
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: hkmp5 on August 12, 2009, 12:44:00 AM
Excellent!   Let's us know how it works out for you.
-Stu
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: metsastaja on August 12, 2009, 08:20:00 AM
Westbrook I just had the same problem with the drop downs not working on my Mac with excel.

I have requested Stu to send me another copy of the program.  It may have gotten corrupted when I uploaded it to the server. MY FAULT I should have tested before posting.

All previous versions worked on both mac and windows

Les Heilakka.
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: mancole5 on August 12, 2009, 08:28:00 AM
I am having the same problem with the drop down menu for my mac.
Title: Re: Stu Miller Dynamic Spine Calculator ver 8-9-09
Post by: metsastaja on August 12, 2009, 08:45:00 AM
I just downloaded and tested the program at heilakka/stumiller

The program works fine using a Windows machine (XP PRO) with Microsoft Excel.  

I have sent Stu an email regarding the Mac issue. All his previous versions worked on my Mac with office Excel.

 FOR NOW ALL MAC users should continue to use VER 6-12-09