bow stringing
I was wondering what methods people on this board use to string their bows. The methods must be as varied as the bowyers that frequent the site. Alberto's short composites, Tim's mighty long bows,...
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Dave: For man-tall bows of manageable weight, the step through method. For ultra long or ultra heavy bows: put the bottom outer limb almost flat on the ground, press your knee down at center grip...
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Thing is the stringer is the safest way to string a bow. I usually use the push pull method-bottom limb on, my left in step, left hand on handle (for a righty), right hand on string. Pull handle...
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I do it like Jawge exept i pull the handle with my right hand even though I am right handed, string pushed with my left hand.I step through recurvesREALLY big bows I hant strung yet, just some 80# 72"
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One can pooh-pooh stringers all they like, but for safety andwhat I've been told is the best for the bow, I'll continue to use my stringers. I only have one eye left and I'm not willing to risk it by...
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For my preferred method,refer back to Georges post.I got sick and tired of goin to brace a bow,and sayin,wheres that stringer.One less thing to have to pack around.
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Double nocks and a long double loop stringer is very simple and makes stringing even a heavy bow quite simple. Actually only one of the nocks needs to be a double one as the other can simply sit on...
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No one uses the "over the back" method? I have become keenly aware of how easy it is to put more stress on the bottom limb than the top. I place my hands carefully to attempt to keep it somewhat even.
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With a longbow or moderate woirking recurve i just use the push/pull method. It is simple common sense to keep your eyes out of line with the limb tips.With a heavy bow, a simple method is to have...
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I saw a nasty mishap when a guy had the stringer slip and the bow tip nailed him in the face...all I needed to see.My preference is to have the energy of the bow going away from me when stringing....
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Quote:Just me personally. I don't want any advantage when using a bow that my distant ancestors didn't have, so stringers are out.Tim:Just curiousHow do you know that your ancestors didnt use some...
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Rich, haven't you ever had a stave break while stringing it for the first time? I can just imagiine the consequences and have heard stories that would make you criinnge. Think about it. Ouch. All...
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Jawge, now that you remind me I did have a heavy bow blow up into me when using a stringer..In 88-89? first time stringing this bow.. This is when I first really thought about how to string these new...
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Rich, I just can't picture it. LOL. It's ok. I'm not gonna change anyway. Jawgehttp://mysite.verizon.net/georgeandjoni
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Interesting to see how others do it.I have seen a pic, maybe in TBB of a bow with two knocks at one end, and one long pin nock at the other. Not a modern creation; this was an archaeological artefact....
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George - in TBB II or III (the one with Bows of the World), there's a photo of an African guy stringing a big, heavy, long bow using the method Rich is talking about.Tom
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For bows up to 70# I use the push/pull. Over that I have to step through. Reflexed recurves are a bit trickier to brace. You need a firm grip on the handle to avoid the bow spinning in the hand.Marc
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From what he says about his shoe size Jawge could probably do that toe grip thing... Rod.
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Just read through this thread and I figure the summary is, "Do whatever you feel is right, but whatever you do, do it carefully."For my part, since I was seventeen I've had a scar on my forehead...
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That's about it, you have to be aware of what you are doing. But I will say that over here when I see longbows that have been braced by people using the step through method, they have very often...
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