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Bracing techniques
George Tsoukalas:
While making a bow I use a stringer because I am frequently stringing and unstringing. Otherwise I use the push pull. Jawge
venisonburger:
I use a stringer, this may sound unlikely but I've had issues with using the step through method, on bows that looked like the tiller was starting to be equal after stringing using the step through method the limb that was up seemed to look like it was taking more set, could it be that when you flex the limb to get the string loop on you're stressing it more than the lower limb?
VB
Justin Snyder:
I always use the step through method also. I make sure to put the pressure on the center of the riser. Like VB said I have put to much pressure on the upper, but by making sure the pressure is on the center of the riser not higher I have eliminated that problem. I don't understand the stringer thing though. Maybe some of you guys could explain yours a little more and a few pictures would help. Justin
Marc St Louis:
With those bows I can brace I use the push/pull method. I will on occasion use the step thorugh method but I don't really care for it. With those bows that are very heavy I use a jig I made for bracing
Pat B:
Justin, A stringer is a long cord with a leather sleeve at each end. The tips of the bow goes in each sleeves, you stand on the center of the cord and pull up on the handle of the bow. This bends the bow evenly so you can slip the string over the top nock. Pat
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