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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Jeremy Holden on June 18, 2015, 08:06:14 pm

Title: String is off center
Post by: Jeremy Holden on June 18, 2015, 08:06:14 pm

So I have been working on a take down osage bow.  It has had it's tricky spots that have required some heat.  I thought I had it all straightened out.  Today I strung it up though to work on the one limb as it's not bending as nicely as the other.  I noticed the string is not centered over the handle.  So I looked at the limbs and the one seems to be stronger on the left side.  So, I started to work that side with a scraper.  Re-string it and look again.  Did this a few times and it still isn't tracking right.  Is this an issue of a strong side of a limb?  Or is there something else I should be looking for?  Thanks for your thoughts.

-Jeremy

P.S.  I know pics would help but haven't had a chance to grab any yet.

Title: Re: String is off center
Post by: Ryan C on June 18, 2015, 09:50:56 pm

Are you right handed or left handed? If your right handed the. The string going to the left a bit would help with arrow clearence. If it's too much then you need to make a bend because removing wood won't fix anything I don't think.

Title: Re: String is off center
Post by: mikekeswick on June 19, 2015, 03:14:18 am

Use heat to bend the limb sideways. Don't get heat to close to your glued on sleeves though. Tin foil can help deflect heat.

Title: Re: String is off center
Post by: Pappy on June 19, 2015, 04:21:38 am

What Mike said, just done one like that last week. :) What you are doing would be more for propeller twist. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: String is off center
Post by: simson on June 19, 2015, 04:25:23 am

Yes, what Mike said!

Title: Re: String is off center
Post by: Jeremy Holden on June 19, 2015, 07:08:08 am

Thanks for the help!  Will try some more heat...

-Jeremy

Title: Re: String is off center
Post by: Eric Krewson on June 19, 2015, 09:07:19 am

Yep, a heat gun is your friend.