Correct string length?

[DXH]

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?

[Grey Taylor]

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.

Guy

[DXH]

Thanks gray!

[Buckeye1977]

Many string makers here just go to the sponsor list and you will find them

Nick

[DanielB89]

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.

[LBR]

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.

[DXH]

Thanks for the help guys I'll get y'all some measures when I get home (2-3 days)