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Title: Bowstringer...Need Help!
Post by: Kevin Hansen on March 15, 2013, 02:38:00 PM
Just today my bowstringer of 20+ years gave up the ghost. It's been so long since I've had to buy one that I have no idea what is available. I like to be able to use mine for both longbows and recurves, and I like them simple and durable.
Suggestions??? Pictures???
Thanks.
Kevin
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Post by: Steelhead on March 15, 2013, 03:32:00 PM
Thunderhorn Bow Mfg. makes the best all around stringer for me anyway.It will do both recurves and longbows.
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Post by: Kevin Hansen on March 15, 2013, 03:45:00 PM
Thanks, Steelhead. I'll check it out.
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Post by: stabow on March 15, 2013, 03:47:00 PM
I normally get mine from Black Widow  their a little pricey because they always send a bow with it ....... :)
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Post by: Kevin Hansen on March 15, 2013, 03:53:00 PM
Found it on their website for $11, but no pictures. Anyone have a pic?
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Post by: Orion on March 15, 2013, 04:14:00 PM
Sounds like you wants omething with a pocket on both ends.  I like the Webster.  Has two different pockets on one end to accommodate all size limb tips. A&H archery sells them, among others.  The nylon webbing is a little stiff to start, but softens with use.
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Post by: DawgDoc on March 15, 2013, 04:19:00 PM
Watch out on the Black Widow stringer. I've had one since '97 - its a good stringer but the side of the stringer you slide the string towards has a small pocket for a Widow's tips. I've had some difficulty with bows that have big tips. The Thunderhorn stringer works well as does the Selway stringer. Sorry no pictures but check out any of the trad suppliers websites.
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Post by: DawgDoc on March 15, 2013, 04:24:00 PM
Forgot to say - the Thunderhorn stringer and Selway stringer are almost identical. Big pocket for the limb tip and a rubber piece that goes on the limb of the tip (not the actual tip) you are trying to string. Makes it work for pretty much any bow regardless if longbow or recurve; small or big tips.
Title: Re: Bowstringer...Need Help!
Post by: Flying Dutchman on March 15, 2013, 04:37:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Kevin Hansen:
Found it on their website for $11, but no pictures. Anyone have a pic?
Thunderhorn superstringer all the way!

Click the link for a pick:

 http://www.thunderhornmfg.com/ACCESSORIES.html
Title: Re: Bowstringer...Need Help!
Post by: Kevin Hansen on March 15, 2013, 04:40:00 PM
Picture appreciated!
Title: Re: Bowstringer...Need Help!
Post by: Kevin Hansen on March 15, 2013, 04:41:00 PM
Anyone else have experience with the A&H Webster stringer?
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Post by: A.S. on March 15, 2013, 04:45:00 PM
Webster is the only one I use these days!
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Post by: DeerBacon on March 15, 2013, 05:42:00 PM
These are the three I have.
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u636/iowatrad82/100_1447_zps57e0c5f2.jpg)

(from top to bottom)
1. Homemade is my favorite it keeps pressure off tips by looping over string on bottom limb notch and saddling the top limb. Made from rope I had and a rubber block.

2. I think is a BW style that goes over limb tips. You are welcome to have if you want. Just gonna collect dust here. Let me know.

3. Selway limb saver is my back up. Has pocket for bottom limb tip and small rubber block for top limb. You would need one for longbow and recurve both. Pocket is a little big and block is a little small.
Title: Re: Bowstringer...Need Help!
Post by: Kevin Hansen on March 15, 2013, 06:09:00 PM
DeerBacon,
Thanks for the pics, explanation, and offer. All are appreciated. Depending on what I turn up I might take you up on your offer.
Kevin
Title: Re: Bowstringer...Need Help!
Post by: Canadabowyer on March 15, 2013, 06:39:00 PM
Webster from Braveheart Archery(sponsor here)Buy one and yer done.  :goldtooth:    Bob
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Post by: macksdad on March 15, 2013, 06:41:00 PM
I like the selway limbsaver ones I have one for recurve and one for longbow
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Post by: Bow man on March 16, 2013, 06:51:00 AM
Love this one

http://stjoeriverbows.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=185&zenid=3412b22b0e230de71dba655ec629fb00
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Post by: Kevin Hansen on March 16, 2013, 11:08:00 AM
Thanks for the link, Dave.
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Post by: jmrsyrs on March 19, 2013, 05:50:00 AM
Just got a Webster from Braveheart. Works on all my bows - recurves and longbows.
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Post by: Kevin Hansen on March 19, 2013, 04:56:00 PM
Thanks for all the input. I went ahead and ordered the Webster from Braveheart. Looking forward to receiving it.
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Post by: Bladepeek on March 19, 2013, 06:36:00 PM
I find it a bit funny that the Webster has two different pockets on one end - one for longbows; one for recurves. On the other end it has one pocket that fits either type of bow????