Author Topic: Want to make a Formaster? (Read 3671 times)

Blackhawk · « **Reply #40 on:** July 24, 2009, 09:58:00 PM »

I hope Rod chimes in, but my thinking is to not be concerned how your arrow flies. Your concern should be that your bow hand remains steady and the drawing hand do the same. If this happens, it means you are "coming to conclusion" with proper back tension.

Check out the youtube video on this forum which was posted by 'onesharpbroadhead".

runamuk · « **Reply #41 on:** July 24, 2009, 10:48:00 PM »

Howdy Lon,, yep i checked out the video..Great job by onesharpbroadhead..
Talk about conclusion!!! I have been videoing most of my shots then checking em out in slow motion.. While watching i was disappointed with my release, My hand would only come back a couple of inches after release..
Well after shooting about ten minutes with the formaster,, i took it off and videoed six shots, Then went in and watched em,, I had no idea at the time i was shooting,,But when i went in to watch the video i was shocked to see my hand come almost all the way back to my shoulder..
Then i compared previous video with that one i was blown away by how much quieter my bow was after using the formaster..
It just keeps getting sweeter by the minute..

SHOOTO8S · « **Reply #42 on:** July 24, 2009, 11:06:00 PM »

Lon's correct.......when or how the arrow flies is of no matter. The only reason I use an arrow with the formaster at all, is to become familiar with not relaxing at release, in the same setting, as you will be shooting.

You can practice in your living room, without an arrow and gain much of the same benefit.

snag · « **Reply #43 on:** July 25, 2009, 12:31:00 AM »

You were right Rod...my wife nixed the target in the fireplace idea! Dang...

rover747 · « **Reply #44 on:** August 07, 2009, 04:53:00 PM »

Steve Gabriel · « **Reply #45 on:** August 13, 2009, 04:16:00 PM »

I live in an apartment, so I don't have a backyard to practice in. I get to the range on weekends. I put in 1 or 2 sessions a week with the formaster and "shoot" without an arrow.
It's a great way to work on form.

If you check Viper's book, "Shooting the Stickbow", he has a series of drills with the formaster.

AllenR · « **Reply #46 on:** August 14, 2009, 08:09:00 AM »

How often and how much should we practice with the formmaster?

Is it something that should be done every day or is it a once a week type thing?

Thanks,
Allen

Steve Gabriel · « **Reply #47 on:** August 14, 2009, 02:24:00 PM »

as often as you can without stressing out your muscles.

coffee · « **Reply #48 on:** August 16, 2009, 03:04:00 PM »

Blackhawk thank you for sharing this info. I have just finished watching MBBIII several times. I know there is no magic pill for good shooting but this sure breaks it down into things that can help us all and especially me!.

Tater John · « **Reply #49 on:** September 02, 2009, 07:48:00 PM »

Just happened to read this thread Sunday and made one up right away. What a tattle tell device. After about 15 releases I removed the formaster. My group and form improved substantially. I've used it off and on for three days now and I feel those muscles that I thought I was using properly getting retrained.

Thanks Blackhawk

Rusty

hunterken · « **Reply #50 on:** March 28, 2010, 09:27:00 PM »

Here is the link to the video

Dawnpatrol · « **Reply #51 on:** March 29, 2010, 07:07:00 PM »

Nice explaination and how to. I already built one but like your design much better. I'm gonna make another one, this time like you done.
Thanks!

tradsniper · « **Reply #52 on:** March 29, 2010, 10:50:00 PM »

How do I attach the eylet?

OutbackMan · « **Reply #53 on:** April 02, 2010, 08:49:00 PM »

That's awesome...I just made two in a matter of about 10 minutes. Materials cost about $1.50-$2.00/unit, so glad I didn't blow $40 on one. Question on use...is it simply a "reporting" type tool for after you release? I guess I originally thought it was used in the drawing process also, but that doesn't seem so. I've never used one before tonight. Thanks again.

Tradsniper...I use a grommet tool/grommet pliers...

FlintRiverKen · « **Reply #54 on:** April 05, 2010, 12:46:00 PM »

Some walmarts have the 1/4" eyelets, some don't. Look in and around the sewing machine stuff.

Junglecat · « **Reply #55 on:** April 05, 2010, 06:28:00 PM »

I found the eyelets at Tractor Supply in little individual packets.I think they were $0.49 each.They were in the dept. where you buy loose screws,etc.

tradsniper · « **Reply #56 on:** April 17, 2010, 01:27:00 PM »

Ok I finally got the eyelet in but now I need to find some paracord. What places sell paracord or do i have to order it online

tradsniper · « **Reply #57 on:** April 18, 2010, 12:26:00 AM »

also does it matter if i use the 450 or 550 paracord?

OutbackMan · « **Reply #58 on:** April 19, 2010, 10:11:00 AM »

tradsniper...not sure if it matters or not, but I used small diameter non stretch nylon rope that I got from a craft store (I was dragged there by my wife and decided to make use of otherwise wasted time...ha ha ha)

falcon · « **Reply #59 on:** April 24, 2010, 11:30:00 PM »

I made one of these after reading this thread. The cord is hitting me in the face when I go to conclusion. My anchor is pretty far back on my face.

Is there too much slack? Anyone else do this?

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