Measuring Brace Height?

[Rick STephens]

Stupid question from a novice:

I have been measuring my brace height from the string to the edge of the grip.  This spot is the greatest distance from the edge of the string to the handle's edge.

Am I doing this correctly?  Is this the deepest part of the grip?

Many thanks,
Rick

[Rufus]

There are different ideas. Bowyers also think differently. When you find your "sweet spot" you can measure from any point you choose. I measure mine from the deepest part of the grip to the string. My bowyer measures from the handles edge. I use the same dimension that he does which makes my fistmill somewhat less than what he uses. But that's fine, my bows all shoot really well there. Some bows need more, some less. People's releases also differ. The key, find "the spot" and be consistent with your measuring spot.
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[8up]

Yes that sounds right. Check out this page it shows a picture as well as alot of good information.
 http://www.bowmaker.net/tuning.htm

[Rick STephens]

Thanks guys, that is what I thought.  The picture was perfect.

Many thanks,
Rick