I'm in the process of trying to complete an osage bow. I've gotten farther on this one than the two before, woo hoo! Now I need to get it to it's brace height. It's 59" nock to nock. When I put a 56" string on it the brace height is almost 8". Is this right? I'm used to 6-7". Thank for your help!
-Jeremy :coffee:
Oops, I meant to post this in the Bowyers Bench area. Maybe I'll still get some answers though?
-Jeremy :coffee:
There's no "one size fits all" answer for string lengths, but that is high for a selfbow. Might try a 57-57.5" string, or make a string with one loop and tie a timber hitch (bowyer's knot) in the other end--adjust until you get the proper brace height, then measure to see what length string you need.
Chad
Thanks LBR. I just ordered a timber hitch string. Learning to make my own string's is next on my list.
-Jeremy :coffee:
Yeah, if you're making your own bows you really need to add stringmaking to your bag of skills.
I do what Chad suggests and use a long string with one loop and a timber hitch. As the bow progresses it's easy to shorten the string. When the bow is finished and at proper brace I just measure the string length and make up a two loop Flemish string to use on the bow.
Guy