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Title: Double string grooves
Post by: Bvas on August 20, 2021, 07:30:35 PM

I know some of y’all have put two sets of string grooves on some bows to have two different string/bow lengths. Anybody got pics? Especially on glass bows.

I’m thinking about trying it on my current build, but worried about creating a weak spot at the shorter groove when utilizing the longer.

Title: Re: Double string grooves
Post by: kennym on August 20, 2021, 07:40:48 PM

I did one but ground the end off , didn’t like the looks or the real long tip on the shorter string

Title: Re: Double string grooves
Post by: Flem on August 20, 2021, 10:23:32 PM

I thought they only did that on old style ELB's to counter set from long strung times.

Long strung times? Man that sounds weird and I just wrote it!

Title: Re: Double string grooves
Post by: Buemaker on August 21, 2021, 03:37:56 AM

There is an Australien bowyer who does it. He makes some beauties. Flatline Bows.

Title: Re: Double string grooves
Post by: Eric Krewson on August 21, 2021, 09:14:44 AM

I put a double on one end for a para cord bow stringer, I thought about a double nock bow but for the slight difference in poundage I decided not to. I make the lower limb nock slightly wider to hold the string with the para cord loop over it.

Title: Re: Double string grooves
Post by: Bvas on August 21, 2021, 09:18:34 AM

Thanks for the pic Bue.

I see what you mean Kenny. Not sure I would like it either. Especially since I would be shooting mostly with the shorter string.

Title: Re: Double string grooves
Post by: Bvas on August 21, 2021, 09:22:40 AM

Eric, that’s more of what I had envisioned but just further apart. Same as you, I was thinking it would make for a few pounds lighter. Kinda concerned that the short groove would be a weak spot while shooting in the long groove.

Title: Re: Double string grooves
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 21, 2021, 11:33:20 AM

Current build?

I don't see no darn pichers?

Title: Re: Double string grooves
Post by: Bvas on August 21, 2021, 01:46:36 PM

Yea yea.
Got the limbs mounted and profiled last night. I’ll try and get some pics up later. Busy moving sheep around today.

Title: Re: Double string grooves
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 21, 2021, 02:02:19 PM

Oh I didn't know you were involved with sheep?

Title: Re: Double string grooves
Post by: Bvas on August 21, 2021, 03:21:02 PM

I don’t own a one.
But my daughter  has about ten. So I play chauffeur  :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

Title: Re: Double string grooves
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 21, 2021, 04:29:44 PM

Cool...

Title: Re: Double string grooves
Post by: Bvas on August 21, 2021, 05:15:22 PM

Ask and you shall receive  :wavey:
Still need to get limb tips on and finish sanding.

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Title: Re: Double string grooves
Post by: Buemaker on August 21, 2021, 06:06:24 PM

Looking good

Title: Re: Double string grooves
Post by: kennym on August 21, 2021, 09:41:31 PM

Like that riser shape, looks comfy and natural!  Cool accent too. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Double string grooves
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 22, 2021, 04:17:24 AM

Very nice Brad.