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Offline 1oldbowguy

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Bowyer's ruler
« on: February 03, 2011, 06:28:00 PM »
:help:  Anyone know where I can find a bowyer's ruler? Looking and just can't seem to find one.  Thanks for any help.   :thumbsup:
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2011, 06:56:00 PM »
I'm too old to be shy... I'm gonna stand right up and admit ignorance...   What the heck is a bowyer's ruler?  Good golly!  Is there a tool I don't have?!!   I'm warming up the car.....  Rockler closes at 6....
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2011, 07:01:00 PM »
It is a plastic ruler, see through with measurements on it so you can mark out a handle and fades and such.  Neat tool, just can't seem to find one.  I know someone who has one will have to see what he says.
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2011, 07:11:00 PM »
If I can get my scanner working I will scan and send a copy  to you .
Dick it nothing more than a centering ruler 0 in the center and then to left and right 1/8 inch increments out to 6 inches.
The "Ferret" ,when his web page was going would send you one if you would send a envelope with postage to him.
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2011, 07:20:00 PM »
Thank you so much for the help.
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2011, 07:32:00 PM »
Let me look around I've got some extras some where, I mean put up in safe place so they won't get lost. If I can just remember where I put them.

I wish my wife would quit hiding my stuff from me.   :knothead:
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2011, 07:34:00 PM »
I may have an extra one. It is on card paper.Let me know.
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2011, 07:52:00 PM »
I tried the scanner, its on a old set and I cant get it to work. If someone else doesnt come up with one, let me know and I will get a copy and send it to you.
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2011, 07:57:00 PM »
I have it somewhere on this computer.  Let me look for it.
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2011, 08:03:00 PM »
OK, I found it.  If anyone wants it, PM me your  email address  and I will send it to you.  I just print it out on regular paper, cut them out, and laminate them.
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2011, 08:10:00 PM »
Here is what it looks like.  It is very handy when laying out bow dimensions on a stave.  If you print the file on standard size paper, the measurements will all be correct.  

 
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2011, 08:10:00 PM »
P.M. sent and thanks much Clint.   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2011, 08:41:00 PM »
Thats the one.
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2011, 08:50:00 PM »
PM sent.........Thanks!

Could somebody please explain what the other side is for? Is there one for longbow and one for recurve?
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2011, 08:54:00 PM »
One side has limb widths and nock placement, and the other side has handle and fade lengths and handle and tip widths.  Once you have a center line down the stave and the length center marked, it is very easy to use.
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2011, 09:04:00 PM »
Thanks, that will come in handy !
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2011, 09:20:00 PM »
You guys that build them self bows have all the neat tools.

Dick..... do you think it could be adapted for a glass bow?

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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #17 on: February 03, 2011, 09:53:00 PM »
Maybe if you leave out the glass    :biglaugh:
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Offline Dick in Seattle

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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #18 on: February 03, 2011, 10:00:00 PM »
Ok... I have a centering ruler that's 18" and use it all the time.  It's steel but I don't really need the see through thing or special markings, as I know the measurements I use.   I like the 18" length as I use an odd riser blank pattern I call an "overpass", that serves for either my forward riser deep locator model or a standard longbow riser.  My risers can run from 16" to 18" and I use the center finder to set the exact center of the riser for either model, or to slide down to set the 4 1/2" top flat surface I use if I'm going to grind the overpass off for a standard riser.  Neat tool.  They're commonly available at upholstery supply shops, and probably on the internet if you google for "center finding ruler".  I got mine from my wife when she bought a new one for her business.
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Re: Bowyer's ruler
« Reply #19 on: February 03, 2011, 10:04:00 PM »
Just tried googling "18" center finding ruler"... dozens listed, from about $8, plastic, steel, alum.  Shown as commonly available in upholstery supply and quilting supply shops
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