Author Topic: Want to make a Formaster? (Read 4510 times)

SHOOTO8S · « **Reply #20 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:29:00 PM »

The reason you want to keep the cord below the nock is.....if it slips while under tension above the string nock...the top limbs tip can hit you in the face.

Winterhawk1960 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:43:00 PM »

I am seriously considering making me one of these. After reading Rod's post above, it got me to thinking......what would happen if it slipped downward, towards the lower limb tip, while under tension ??? The answer that I DON'T WANT TO HEAR IS........it will hit me in the "family jewels". Someone put a fella's mind at ease here, please.

Winterhawk1960

SHOOTO8S · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:48:00 PM »

Not to worry....if you look at the draw cycle, tension is always upwards on the formaster cord...hence the original manufacturer's recommendation to always attach under the string nock.

Winterhawk1960 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:51:00 PM »

Alrighty then......I'm a gonna have one of these before the sun sets tomorrow.

Thanks......Rod

Winterhawk1960

D. Devall · « **Reply #24 on:** July 22, 2009, 11:04:00 PM »

uh, and what exactly dose this gizmo do?

Blackhawk · « **Reply #25 on:** July 22, 2009, 11:19:00 PM »

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D. Devall · « **Reply #26 on:** July 23, 2009, 12:08:00 AM »

ok, got it. thank you!

D. Devall · « **Reply #27 on:** July 23, 2009, 12:11:00 AM »

wow. i want that guy's range.

bbold · « **Reply #28 on:** July 23, 2009, 10:24:00 PM »

Thanks Lon. I read your post and made me one and it works great. Thanks for saving me $30 or $40

James

South MS Bowhunter · « **Reply #29 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:35:00 PM »

Question to Rod or anyone who can answer. If you shoot 3 fingers and you place the string below the nock point do you place your top finger around the string or below it?

snag · « **Reply #30 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:56:00 PM »

Put the string below the nock, then the arrow nock, then your fingers.

Walt Francis · « **Reply #31 on:** July 24, 2009, 03:07:00 AM »

Hi Snag, Thanks for everything you did getting the clinic together.

Guess I got it wrong at the clinic, I had my arrow-nock directly under the nocking-point and the formmaster string under the arrow-nock. When I drew the bow I put my pointer finger over the form-master string for some of the shots and under the string for the resst of the shots: I couldn't tell much difference.

One thing I haven't seen mentioned, always keep your thumb under the form-master string.

bbold · « **Reply #32 on:** July 24, 2009, 07:30:00 AM »

Thanks, Lon I just made one and it works great. You just saved me $40.

Thanks,James

snag · « **Reply #33 on:** July 24, 2009, 10:00:00 AM »

Hi Walt, sure was fun getting to spend some time learning from Rod with you and the others. Hope our paths cross again sometime.

South MS Bowhunter · « **Reply #34 on:** July 24, 2009, 10:55:00 AM »

Thanks Snag and Walt it seem to make more sense like what Walt said, the arrow nocked under the string nock and then the Formaster string under the arrow. Just wasn't sure if you cover the Formaster string with your index finger or butt up tight against it.

SHOOTO8S · « **Reply #35 on:** July 24, 2009, 07:40:00 PM »

As long as the formaster cord attaches under the string nocking point(for safety reasons), there's no wrong way. In fact, you can set up a second string nock point 3-4'' under the string nocking point your shooting, which for some makes using a formaster more comfortable.

South MS Bowhunter · « **Reply #36 on:** July 24, 2009, 08:06:00 PM »

Rod, what is the proper amount of slack in the string once attached. Some say 1"-1 1/2" but on another site they state you should "not be able to touch the Formaster string" with your fingers on your drawing hand, and that if set properly the arrow should not leave the bow.

SHOOTO8S · « **Reply #37 on:** July 24, 2009, 08:29:00 PM »

Dick Carella, the originator of the Formaster, instructs that the cord needs adjusted to allow the bowstring to travel 1''....for me this means with no loss of back tension....I need 1'' of slack in the Formaster attachment cord.

South MS Bowhunter · « **Reply #38 on:** July 24, 2009, 08:54:00 PM »

Thanks

runamuk · « **Reply #39 on:** July 24, 2009, 09:40:00 PM »

Just completed a couple of em, Made em out of an old ratchet strap.. ""Thanks Lon""

I have a question though,, while using it every shot ends up flying left, Is that a tell that i need to make an ajustment somewhere??

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