String groove problem

[BCR1985]

Hi gang!

Picked up an old Shakespeare takedown recurve the other day and when I strung it up I noticed the string was not setting evenly within the groove at one end. The limbs don't look twisted, but I am still concerned. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Best,

Ed

[Hermon]

Can you post a picture of the problem.  Might be easier to understand and give advice.

[BCR1985]

Sure thing!

[macbow]

Have you tried to push it into place?
Like Herman said Pictures.

[DaveV]

TD's aren't exactly precision devices. Is there any play in the limb pockets that you can "tweak" to get things lined up better?

Also, is this the same bow I read messages about on another forum? Pictures were posted there and it was decided it wasn't enough to be an issue. If that wasn't your bow, a pic of this bow would help tremendously.

[Stumpkiller]

Too many turns in the string?

[BCR1985]

This is the first time I've posted about this particular bow. It's a Shakespeare takedown recurve. I will post some pictures of it tomorrow but it does look like there may be a little play in the limb sockets. This bow is 58 inches at 45 pounds draw with a magnesium riser and wood limbs. Despite the string not staying in place the bow itself seems in great condition. I got one for my cousin at 62 inches 45 pounds and it looks to be in great shape too! I hope this will be an easy fix !

[BCR1985]

Ok in trying to post these pics how do I do it??

[CDorton]

posting images

[BCR1985]

http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/BCR85/media/shakespeare4.png.html

I hope this worked! Sorry if there are other hunting photos mixed in there!

[BCR1985]

let me know if you guys were able to see those photos! thanks so much!

Ed

[macbow]

That is a pretty small offset.  I'd first pull the brush button out of the way to be sure it isn't interfering .

I'm guessing there could be a very small amount of limb twist.
Going on that assumption, just twisting by hand with the bow strung would let you,see some improvement.

Nothing drastic like heating with water etc.

Also playing with the looseness around the mounting would show if it helped.

If either method makes it look better leave it strung and then shoot it going back and rechecking.

[BCR1985]

Thanks macbow! I'll give that a try. Assuming there is in fact a twist in the limb, do you think it could affect the bow's performance?

[macbow]

To me it doesn't look like enough to worry about.
Have someone watch the limb as you draw it to see if it goes farther out or just settles back.

Usually a twisted limb that needs attention would be off enough to almost want to jump out of the string grooves.

Many recurves need a little,straightening by hand now and then.

The way they are strung can cause problems .
A step through method has twisted many a recurve limb.

[JEFF B]

if i were you i would get rid of those brush buttons for a start then see how it sits .  

[Homebru]

Hope this helps.
homebru