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Hazel longbow, 100# @ 28"
FilipT:
I worked a little on the scraping the both limbs to get even bend at brace and then I attempted to put string on it. I never thought I would say this... but how to brace this bow?
I tried stringer method and I cannot do it by myself, I'll try to ask dad to help me, but then again, how can I put string in future by myself.
Tried the knee on the handle method too. Completely impossible because bow has a reflex and it cannot stay still while I push my knee against the belly.
Del the cat:
Yup that's the problem making warbows... if you can string it, it's probably under weight ;)
A boat/trailer hand winch is handy for initial brace. Video of warbow winch/brace here:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGKt8bEa-Ig&index=3&t=37s&list=PLBz2tD9476KRkSOSICLsc-zj5ADyPKLZB
Some pics of my tiller winch at the end of this blog entry. Note I shortened the winch handle to make it more compact.
https://bowyersdiary.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/copper-archer-has-bow.html
Del
FilipT:
I saw winches like that in store nearby but they are expensive. Anyways I know I could easily brace with them, or even pull big weights but on the other hand, when I go shoot in the nature, I don't have winches bolted to the floor to put string on my bow. That is the thing.
Is there another way? I don't consider myself weak and I am doing weight training, but this is just ridiculously hard!
Del the cat:
--- Quote from: FilipT on November 15, 2017, 10:35:52 am ---I saw winches like that in store nearby but they are expensive. Anyways I know I could easily brace with them, or even pull big weights but on the other hand, when I go shoot in the nature, I don't have winches bolted to the floor to put string on my bow. That is the thing.
Is there another way? I don't consider myself weak and I am doing weight training, but this is just ridiculously hard!
--- End quote ---
Once it's actually finished it's relatively easy to brace with a stringer, and maybe help from someone to slip the string on while you heave with two hands. It's not so much the pulling that's hard, it's the reaching across with one hand that can twist you back at an awkward angle.
But early in the process it is V difficult as the bow is still not fully tillered and is at a higher weight...
If it's not at a higher weight, there is a danger that it will end up under weight when finished.
Del
Ruddy Darter:
If you make the stringer as short as possible, so it just fits on, I find it a lot easier, then stand up to bend the bow instead of pulling it up with just your arm. Just something I found, hope it helps.
R.D.
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