Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Barefoot_Jake on August 04, 2013, 05:05:30 pm
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From reading bow building info I haven't really heard what your bow string length is suppose to be compared to your bow length. So im working on my first red oak board bow thats 6 ft so what should be my bow string length? also if I cant put that length on I should tillering more weight off correct? Because I floor tillered it to the best of my ability since im just a beginner and i and using a string that fit on to tree tiller it right now. thanks I probably sound stupid but I just want to make this bow as good as I can.
Thanks for reading
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just see how long your tillering string is when the bow is at full brace, and use that length. You can always twist the string to fine tune brace height.
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Generally,A longbow string is 3" shorter than NTN length.A recurve is 4",for a good starting point.
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Generally,A longbow string is 3" shorter than NTN length.A recurve is 4",for a good starting point.
ok see i have the string about 3"shorter but the brace height is really low like it touches the unshaped handle. Does the bow need to be more tillered or do i need a real string?
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What's your string made of?
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What's your string made of?
some survey line i forget what its rated for but yeah some twisted twine it doesnt break but it seem too much slack.
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Traxx is right on with those numbers for a general starting point. Your string is probably stretching causing the low brace.