Author Topic: String length  (Read 295 times)

Offline mzombek

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String length
« on: March 16, 2012, 01:05:00 PM »
Not sure if I am in the correct place, but here it goes.I am in the process learning to make  endless loop bow strings. All of the bows that I have made this far,not one of the measurements for the string lenght were correct. I would measure 68" to cut in my nocks and endup having to use a string 1/2" shorter or longer. Some were of more than that.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks for your help.
Z

Offline Living_waters

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Re: String length
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2012, 02:31:00 PM »
I have only made a couple endless strings using fast flight. I peg the strings full length, dont use a jig. I serve one loop then stress the crap out of it, im a big boy and I stretch it to make sure all my loops are even, mark it then serve other loop. so far they have been on the money.

Some one else may have a better way, thats just how i have done it.
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Offline JamesV

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Re: String length
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2012, 05:57:00 PM »
When I make an endless loop string I set my Jig (pegs) 3/8-1/2 long and after serving and shoot-in it will be about right. On B50 material I stress the string (125# for two hours) then it is ready for use.

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