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Offline Lee Slikkers

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Bow Stringer pattern or template?
« on: May 08, 2011, 11:04:59 am »
Hey guys, I tried doing a search on here for a DIY type of Bow Stringer but came up empty.  Does anyone have a pattern, template or some good close up pics they wouldn't mind sharing so I could have a go at making my own today?  Thanks for any assistance!

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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Bow Stringer pattern or template?
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2011, 11:08:33 am »
Cut (2) 2 1/2" sided triangles, fold it in half and sew one end up. That will make your cups. Pop some grommets in each cup and you have as stringer!
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Offline half eye

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Re: Bow Stringer pattern or template?
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2011, 11:17:29 am »
Lee,
    Get ahold of me, Have a NOS Ben Pearson stringer still in the package, your welcome to it, eh? Can send ya a photo if ya like.
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Re: Bow Stringer pattern or template?
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2011, 01:06:04 pm »
Here I just made this one it's not finished but it works as is I took some twisted nylon tieda  loop in the end and the took a old homemade slingshot made from pracord for the other I plan to put a small scrotum sack on the looped  end soon



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Offline skyarrow

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Re: Bow Stringer pattern or template?
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2011, 01:07:52 pm »
If you want I can do a build along on the woven end it's super easy to make
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Offline Lee Slikkers

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Re: Bow Stringer pattern or template?
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2011, 06:35:34 pm »
Thanks for the help guys.

PD, I tried a simple "off the cuff" build but it kept sliding on me and wasn't working real well which is why I thought maybe I was missing something.

Rich, I'll drop you a PM.

Skyarrow, I'll never turn down a Build-along and if the same tutorial works for a sling pouch you'll be a hero to my two boys as well  ;D
~ Lee

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