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Main Discussion Area => HowTo's and Build-a-longs => Topic started by: Trapper Rob on January 28, 2014, 08:30:45 pm

Title: Bow Stringer
Post by: Trapper Rob on January 28, 2014, 08:30:45 pm

I use 96in of string & some scrap leather from making possible bags.
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/TrapperRob/bedfordvillage074_zpsd374d639.jpg) (http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/TrapperRob/media/bedfordvillage074_zpsd374d639.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: Trapper Rob on January 28, 2014, 08:31:45 pm

(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/TrapperRob/bedfordvillage075_zps98cebe67.jpg) (http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/TrapperRob/media/bedfordvillage075_zps98cebe67.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: Trapper Rob on January 28, 2014, 08:32:44 pm

Next fold it over.
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/TrapperRob/bedfordvillage076_zps8321585a.jpg) (http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/TrapperRob/media/bedfordvillage076_zps8321585a.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: Trapper Rob on January 28, 2014, 08:33:45 pm

Fold it one more time.
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/TrapperRob/bedfordvillage077_zpsa77558e0.jpg) (http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/TrapperRob/media/bedfordvillage077_zpsa77558e0.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: Trapper Rob on January 28, 2014, 08:35:42 pm

Then fold the ears over.
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/TrapperRob/bedfordvillage078_zps34178bd0.jpg) (http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/TrapperRob/media/bedfordvillage078_zps34178bd0.jpg.html)
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/TrapperRob/bedfordvillage079_zpsac54d26a.jpg) (http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/TrapperRob/media/bedfordvillage079_zpsac54d26a.jpg.html)
Then stitch the ears together.

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: Trapper Rob on January 28, 2014, 08:37:07 pm

This is what they should look like.
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/TrapperRob/bedfordvillage080_zps93a27111.jpg) (http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/TrapperRob/media/bedfordvillage080_zps93a27111.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: Trapper Rob on January 28, 2014, 08:39:10 pm

Then run your string.
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/TrapperRob/bedfordvillage081_zpsa40e24d2.jpg) (http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/TrapperRob/media/bedfordvillage081_zpsa40e24d2.jpg.html)
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/TrapperRob/bedfordvillage082_zps9b14acf4.jpg) (http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/TrapperRob/media/bedfordvillage082_zps9b14acf4.jpg.html)
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/TrapperRob/bedfordvillage083_zps314095af.jpg) (http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/TrapperRob/media/bedfordvillage083_zps314095af.jpg.html)
Then tie it off.

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: Trapper Rob on January 28, 2014, 08:40:05 pm

Here it is finished.
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/TrapperRob/bedfordvillage084_zpsb9114d1c.jpg) (http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/TrapperRob/media/bedfordvillage084_zpsb9114d1c.jpg.html)
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/TrapperRob/bedfordvillage086_zpsad498ef7.jpg) (http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/TrapperRob/media/bedfordvillage086_zpsad498ef7.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: half eye on January 28, 2014, 09:08:11 pm

Now that's how it's done right there.
rich

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: TRACY on January 29, 2014, 07:07:21 am

Very nicely done T Rob! This is a good tutorial for all.

Mods, anywhere to pin this one for all the new folks to see?


Tracy

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: RBLusthaus on January 29, 2014, 10:01:21 am

Quote from: half eye on January 28, 2014, 09:08:11 pm

Now that's how it's done right there.

x2

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: KHalverson on January 29, 2014, 06:21:24 pm

Rob
excellent  build along.
Kevin

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: Sasquatch on January 31, 2014, 02:53:59 pm

Great Job, Im pretty sure the bow goes in the big loop under the leather, but I might be wrong.  Can you show a pic of how it lays on the bow?  Thanks  :)

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 31, 2014, 03:23:06 pm

Even I can make one of those.  And will!

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: bowtarist on February 02, 2014, 08:13:36 pm

Nice and simple. That's the best way! Great build-along Robby!! dp

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: Pat B on February 02, 2014, 11:20:36 pm

Excellent "How To" Rob.

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: Trapper Rob on February 12, 2014, 10:09:05 pm

Sasquatch sorry for taking so long to get the pic up.

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: dingas on February 16, 2014, 10:36:33 pm

What are the dimensions of the leather? Width of the strap and length of each side of the "T"? Did you make both ends the same or is on end bigger then the other? Sorry to pepper you with questions... I really like this and want to build one... and I am kind of a details guy :0)

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: Trapper Rob on February 17, 2014, 07:56:54 am

dingas the top of the T is 3 1/2 x 7/8 from the top of the T to the bottom is 4 1/2 x 7/8 there both the same you might have to play around with them for your bows this one fits some of my bows & some it don't. Hope this helps if you have anymore questions leave me know.

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: dingas on February 17, 2014, 09:45:09 pm

Thank you!

Title: Re: Bow Stringer
Post by: RBLusthaus on March 08, 2014, 01:56:28 pm

Rob was kind enough to send me a copy of his pattern.  I have since made a few.  I find that for best use, you have to make sure the thickness of the top of the T should be kept to a minimum, else it interferes with string groove in use.  Overall - - excellent design and simplicity itself.  I plan to give one with each new bow so I never heave to hear excuses for not using one.     Thanks again Rob!!!!