String lift off

[PatM]

I meant just file the groove deeper into the horn part.
 I string these type of bows by just placing the tips between two chunks of wood on the ground and pressing down the handle and slipping the string into the groove.

 Like a stringer but nothing gets in the way.

[DC]

Thanks Pat I'll think about that. Sounds like a good idea. Meanwhile this is what I was thinking in the last post. It would fit a bit better if there was a groove there.

PS I did file the grooves a little deeper so that part is better. The string seats decently now.

[DC]

 I string these type of bows by just placing the tips between two chunks of wood on the ground and pressing down the handle and slipping the string into the groove.

 Like a stringer but nothing gets in the way.

I just tried that. It works pretty good. Have you ever had a tip pop off? They probably get a little scuffed but i can deal with that

[ohma2]

I think you are ok with that ,that loop isnt coming out of that.id leave it alone and trust it.

[PatM]

  I make the tip shaped so that the pressure is distributed well so nothing pops off.  I'll also use pieces of wood that have a bit of a dent etc. to slightly cup the tips.  Soft chunks of wood will dent anyway.

[DC]

There's a couple of picnic benches at the range. I could probably slide them around a bit.

[PatM]

I use chunks of firewood, logs etc.  Anything stable that can be placed at the right spacing works great. You can find something pretty much anywhere.

[Danzn Bar]

Please excuse me but PatM I'm have a problem visualizing the stringing with two chunks of wood.  would you please provide pics.?
Thanks
DBar

[PatM]

Can't post pics.  Should be clear if you take a sharp recurve and try it.

[DC]

There ya go! posts should be a little wider so they don't wobble as much

[PatM]

Having them wide side down is much more stable.   You only need enough room  for the handle to be pushed down far enough.   

 That shows the method well though.

[Badger]

  I think your curves are timed just about perfect. It starts lifting off pretty early and is just about finished when you hit full draw.

[Badger]

  Is that bamboo backed osage??  very good looking bow.

[Scyth]

. . . possible thought . . . a string bridge . . .

regards,

Scyth

[DC]

It's bamboo Yew. I posted it here https://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,64730.0.html

The bow shown in the bracing photo isn't the one in the other pictures. I just grabbed one that was leaning against the wall.