Print Page - string follow

Title: string follow
Post by: steve schrank on May 26, 2009, 06:51:00 PM

hi guys I just wanted to ask a question.I had a bow blank made at lakeside archery it has an osage belly with purpleheart and a glass back.After a long time I finaly finished it.After shooting the bow it has a 3/4 inch string follow and has lost 4 lbs in weaght.Is this normal for a glass backed bow.remember the bow has no glass on the belly just the back.I would like to know what the experts think

thanks

Title: Re: string follow
Post by: Orion on May 26, 2009, 10:26:00 PM

That sounds about right, depending on the initial shape and wood type. Not at all unusual for a bow to develop some "set".

Title: Re: string follow
Post by: Chris Wilson on May 26, 2009, 10:38:00 PM

3/4" set/string follow after shootin it in is good. The weight loss is normal as well. I'll typically stop a few pounds over desired draw weight to allow for break in.

Title: Re: string follow
Post by: steve schrank on May 26, 2009, 10:52:00 PM

thanks so mutch for the info I was worred I was doing it wrong

Title: Re: string follow
Post by: frank bullitt on May 27, 2009, 11:19:00 AM

Steve, sounds like a beauty, how about some pics?

Trad Gang

Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: steve schrank on May 26, 2009, 06:51:00 PM