Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: caveman2533 on May 13, 2019, 10:00:23 am
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So, I picked up a sweet vintage wooden bow. Its in very good shape. and there is no makers mark or brand name on it. I will take some pictures tonight. There are some numbers stamped on the Belly, an R 74 and the number 25. It had no string. where do I start with putting a string on it? How do I determine how long it should be?
Steve
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We need more info.
Are you making a Flemish string? Endless?
Are you using a jig?
What is the bow weight?
It is a little tougher without a jig but it is doable.
Jawge
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Depending on stretch, about 4-5 inches shorter than the bows ntn length is how I make my fast flight style strings.
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I will get more info, when I get home. I don't know the poundage, I am not making my own string. will measure the NTN length and snap some pictures of it.
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I'd recommend, if you're going to buy string, contact whomever gonna buy it from. Let them be involved in the process.
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So the bow measures NTN 66 3/4” it’s pretty slender measuring only 1.25” at the widest point of the limb. That’s about 10 inches from the center of handle. Next trying to figure how to load a pic from my phone
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Looks like a round sticker or some king of label or medallion was on the bow. Those are the only markings on it. I will need a string if anyone is interested.
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If you’re not going to make a string then buy a 64” actual length Flemish twist string. If that doesn’t give you enough brace height you can twist it up enough to get your brace height where you want it.
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Measure nock to nock. 3" shorter for a longbow and 4" shorter for a recurve. Works out perfect for me and you simply twist the string to get where you want the brace height to be. LoL………. basically what okie says.
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Looks like an old lemon wood bow. Probably 25 pounds at 28....a ladies target bow. Love seeing these. Bet its 60 years old.
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what Woodely said