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Author Topic: Correct string length?  (Read 687 times)

Offline DXH

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Correct string length?
« on: September 20, 2016, 12:47:00 AM »
I have a self bow that I've made, but managed to loose the string while moving to my new house.
And who makes strings?
Ben Pearson Cougar 40#
PSE Black Hawk T/D 55#
Bamboo backed Osage Self bow 57#
Ivory Hunter 60#

Offline Grey Taylor

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Re: Correct string length?
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2016, 02:23:00 AM »
If you're making your own bows you owe it to yourself to learn how to make your own strings.
The skill can sometimes be a challenge but it's well worth it.
The easiest way I've found to do self bow strings is to have a long tillering string with a loop on one end and a bowyer's knot on the other. I find an overbuilt Flemish string to work great.
Once the bow is shot in I can measure that tiller string to see what loop to loop measurement I need for a permanent string.

If you need a custom string maker you won't find anyone better or more helpful than Chad at Champion Custom Bowstrings. Chad will make you a string and he'll gladly help you learn how to make your own. He's in the sponsor list.

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Offline DXH

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Re: Correct string length?
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2016, 02:27:00 AM »
Thanks gray!
Ben Pearson Cougar 40#
PSE Black Hawk T/D 55#
Bamboo backed Osage Self bow 57#
Ivory Hunter 60#

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Re: Correct string length?
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2016, 09:08:00 AM »
Many string makers here just go to the sponsor list and you will find them

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Offline DanielB89

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Re: Correct string length?
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2016, 09:20:00 AM »
DHX,

I will gladly help you out.  You can go to hcbstrings.com and order whatever you want.  You can't go wrong with Chad either.
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Offline LBR

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Re: Correct string length?
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2016, 11:08:00 AM »
Depending on how you like it braced, 2.5-3" shorter than the nock-to-nock measurement will usually do the trick.  Like Grey said, use a tillering string and a timber hitch (bowyer's knot) to find out for sure.

If you decide to learn to make your own, I'll be glad to help.

Offline DXH

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Re: Correct string length?
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2016, 03:07:00 PM »
Thanks for the help guys I'll get y'all some measures when I get home (2-3 days)
Ben Pearson Cougar 40#
PSE Black Hawk T/D 55#
Bamboo backed Osage Self bow 57#
Ivory Hunter 60#

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