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Measureing a bow for string length, REALLY DIFFERENT TAKE A LOOK!!!!

Started by BOWMARKS, April 20, 2015, 05:59:00 PM

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BOWMARKS

Kanati Long Bow 56"-45#@27"
Hoot's Long Bow 56"-45#@27"
Shrew Classic Hunter 56"-47#@28"


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Bladepeek

If I could get my hands on any string that would come even close to fitting, I'd string it up and then adjust the string for desired brace height and measure the string - even if I had to buy an el cheapo string to start with. Some heavy cord or paracord that you would never consider drawing the bow with, would be strong enough just to string it up and measure.
60" Bear Super K LH 40#@28
69" Matt Meacham LH 42@28
66" Swift Wing LH 35@28
54" Java Man Elk Heart LH 43@28
62"/58" RER LXR LH 44/40@28

TOEJAMMER

Why not just twist one up with a loop on one end and use a timber hitch on the bottom and make it long enough to adjust as needed?  Just like you would for a tillering string.

McDave

That's what I was thinking, Toejammer, but I would make an actual Flemish string, purposely too long, but loose on one end.  After I found out the actual length needed, as you suggest, then I would finish the string and put the second loop on.

Mark, you can't just leave us hanging. Tell us something about that bow!
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LBR

I'm going to guess you can throw AMO out the window on that one.  

I'd do what Bladepeek or Toejammer suggested.

Flying Dutchman

QuoteOriginally posted by Bladepeek:
If I could get my hands on any string that would come even close to fitting, I'd string it up and then adjust the string for desired brace height and measure the string - even if I had to buy an el cheapo string to start with. Some heavy cord or paracord that you would never consider drawing the bow with, would be strong enough just to string it up and measure.
That's the way how I do it on all my bows.
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that string! [/i]                            :rolleyes:              
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Timberghost ordered
SBD strings on all, what else?

Bladepeek

60" Bear Super K LH 40#@28
69" Matt Meacham LH 42@28
66" Swift Wing LH 35@28
54" Java Man Elk Heart LH 43@28
62"/58" RER LXR LH 44/40@28

kat

QuoteOriginally posted by TOEJAMMER:
Why not just twist one up with a loop on one end and use a timber hitch on the bottom and make it long enough to adjust as needed?  Just like you would for a tillering string.
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Ken Thornhill

Zradix

QuoteOriginally posted by kat:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by TOEJAMMER:
Why not just twist one up with a loop on one end and use a timber hitch on the bottom and make it long enough to adjust as needed?  Just like you would for a tillering string.
x2 [/b]
x3

Neat looking bow BTW   :thumbsup:
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

Zradix

I've noticed that with MOST of the recurves I've played with, I could string the bow "backwards" with the string without putting basically any pressure on the limbs at all...just kinda slide the loops over the tips.

...might be a way to get a ball park length.
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

BOWMARKS

Well we got this odd ball strung up and shot today. We ended up with a 60" string on her that got the string laying in the string grooves nicely and laying next to another recurve which was a 66" bow it matched right up with that length.

You would think with that quite high wrist grip it has that it would be hard to control but I have to say it fit me very well after I quit using a death grip on it.     :thumbsup:   ----------------
Kanati Long Bow 56"-45#@27"
Hoot's Long Bow 56"-45#@27"
Shrew Classic Hunter 56"-47#@28"


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ChuckC

I agree with zradix.  Most recurves I have seen can wear the string on the limbs "strung" backwrds.  There is usually just a slight tension, so half an inch more might be prudent.  Just measure that space.
ChuckC


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