How Long It Takes To String A Bow

Loop one end of the bow string completely over the top limb tip and slide approximately 1/4 of the way down the limb. One end of the string may have a larger loop than the other. If this is the case, the largest loop should be fitted over the limb tip.

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Once the bow floor tillers correctly I can file the nocks for the string. A 3/16″ chainsaw file makes short work of this. I can (finally) string the bow and exercise it. That means gentle pulls, not coming to full draw. At this point when I’m learning how to make a longbow I measure, at uniform points, from the string to the bow. I want the upper and lower limb measurements to be within 3/4″ or less of each other.

If they are not it’s back to the spoke shave or rasp to take off a little more material. 15 Responses to “How to Make a Longbow”.

BillCumminsMy first encounter with a long Bow was 65 yrs ago. My Scout Master was an avid Bow maker that taught me to shoot.He was a great man. He and I made a recurved Bow togeather an I learened to hit what I was shooting at.I am now 77 and no longer shoot.I could almost cry. BillCumminsMy first encounter with a long Bow was 65 yrs ago. My Scout Master was an avid Bow maker that taught me to shoot.He was a great man. He and I made a recurved Bow togeather an I learened to hit what I was shooting at.I am now 77 and no longer shoot.I could almost cry. Gordon Larry AveryI found this article helped fill in a few more blanks along with the instructions includes with the Kit, (The Woodcrafts Mag.

How Long It Takes To String A Bow Tie

Article reprint) and the DVD from Woodcrafts. I have had problems with the strings being too long to properly brace the 66″ staves, but Tom Helped Me with this.

There are still little things I am learning each time I attempt to build another stave thast I feel should have been mentioned in the instructions, but I will keep on till I have a bow made with My own hand that I am satisfied with. Gordon Larry AveryI found this article helped fill in a few more blanks along with the instructions includes with the Kit, (The Woodcrafts Mag. Article reprint) and the DVD from Woodcrafts. I have had problems with the strings being too long to properly brace the 66″ staves, but Tom Helped Me with this. There are still little things I am learning each time I attempt to build another stave thast I feel should have been mentioned in the instructions, but I will keep on till I have a bow made with My own hand that I am satisfied with. David RowleyI just finished Tom’s bow making class in San Antonio. The class was excellent and Tom clearly demonstrated his in-deapth knowledge of making bows.

Let me be tell you folks, there is a lot more to making a bow than simply putting a string on a stick. I would highly recommend taking Tom’s class if you get the chance.

It will mean the difference between putting a sting on a stick, and making a quality bow from a stave that you could hunt with. Be sure to take the finishing class. Really good!. David RowleyI just finished Tom’s bow making class in San Antonio. The class was excellent and Tom clearly demonstrated his in-deapth knowledge of making bows.

Let me be tell you folks, there is a lot more to making a bow than simply putting a string on a stick. I would highly recommend taking Tom’s class if you get the chance. It will mean the difference between putting a sting on a stick, and making a quality bow from a stave that you could hunt with. Be sure to take the finishing class. Really good!. ProudtobeAmericanI took his class this past June.

Great guy gives you more knowledge than you thought you could handle. Great class, now I need to go shooting!.I would like learn how to make longbow and what martarials needed thanks. Customer ServiceHi, Forrest. Sounds like a great project.Here are some resources that can help:Good luck!.

Paul HagemannI need directions on how to make a bowstring. BillI have a bowdock tree to use. Would that work for your longbow or better for recurve? Thanks. Customer ServiceHi Bill. Please contact the bowyer, Tom Turgeon.

His web site isThanksPaul-WWGOA. Mark DyerSend price and info. traditional longbows.During writing this part, I will take help of Mr. Tom Turgeon one of the best longbow maker and his visual instruction on Woodworkers Guild to America. Peter stuckiExelent.