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MT Longbow
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string length
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May 17, 2011, 08:24:00 PM »
how do I determine proper string length for a old smithwick recurve that is 64 inches nock to nock measured straight across, not following the limbs, she is 35#@26
I plan on B50 flemish
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Craig Ekins;
70" -60LB "Robin Hood",string follow #47 of 50. LE
68" -70Lb Redman, string follow all YEW. "Yewlogy"
68" -75Lb@28. 3 lam Boo. String Follow- "LegendStick"
Ron Maulding : 68" Big Horn , Boo and Osage. 78#@27.
David Miller: Old Tom
Osage61
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Re: string length
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May 17, 2011, 08:52:00 PM »
someone here will give you an easy and really good answer, but if you drop in on the 3 Rivers Archery site, they have a short video which will answer your question exactly. It's a nice way to "see" the answer you are looking for.
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Osage61
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May 17, 2011, 09:04:00 PM »
I had a quick look at 3Rivers and he used a tape measure to follow the limbs not just straight across. Came up with a measurement of 60 then subtracted the required four inches and the string needed was 56 inches. Subtract 3 inches for a longbow. Rule of thumb from what I understand. My 2 cents worth
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MT Longbow
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Re: string length
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May 17, 2011, 11:14:00 PM »
Thanks guys Ill check it out!!
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Craig Ekins;
70" -60LB "Robin Hood",string follow #47 of 50. LE
68" -70Lb Redman, string follow all YEW. "Yewlogy"
68" -75Lb@28. 3 lam Boo. String Follow- "LegendStick"
Ron Maulding : 68" Big Horn , Boo and Osage. 78#@27.
David Miller: Old Tom
frank bullitt
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Re: string length
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May 18, 2011, 11:46:00 AM »
MT, an Ole Smithwick, might be 3" shorter!
Ask about this over on the History, Collectors forum. Very knowledgable folks, there!
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Rob DiStefano
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May 18, 2011, 08:04:00 PM »
tillering string.
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