Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DC on July 05, 2015, 03:59:16 pm

Title: Recurve question
Post by: DC on July 05, 2015, 03:59:16 pm

I'm working on a recurve and I've left the tips wide to allow for last minute adjustments. When is the "last minute"? I've got it braced at 6" and I'm pulling it to 16", going for 27.5".

Title: Re: Recurve question
Post by: Gordon on July 05, 2015, 04:16:52 pm

As soon as you are happy with the string and tip alignment you are good to go.

Title: Re: Recurve question
Post by: Pat B on July 05, 2015, 04:52:45 pm

Once you reach first low brace you should be able to tell how it all lines up.

Title: Re: Recurve question
Post by: DC on July 05, 2015, 05:14:49 pm

I thought I might have to wait until the whole string lifted off so I could tell where it wanted to lay down.

Title: Re: Recurve question
Post by: wizardgoat on July 06, 2015, 03:38:21 am

If your at full brace you can start narrowing your tips. its when i usually do it, but not all at once.

Title: Re: Recurve question
Post by: Pat B on July 06, 2015, 06:05:25 pm

At first low brace the limbs should be under tension and that will tell you how things line up.