Anyone have a picture of a string groove jig?
I use a chainsaw file guide.Some guys have been used a allen wrench as a guide.After they file the first groove. Then flip the limb over and put the allen wrench in the groove.Then use the wrench as your guide,to get a even angle.
(http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/greyhawk39/SANY0055-2-1-1.jpg)
A 16 penny nail works good as well. Cut one side in and lay the nail in that groove, same as mentioned above. Bad string grooves are like dirty tires on a clean truck.
I like the chainsaw file guide. I'll have to look for one of those. You think they would have that at Home Depot? I have seen some jigs somewhere that are two sided but I couldnt get any one to post closer pics.
I use the a the allen wrench (or any straight finish nail that fits the first grove). Cutting your first grove is easy- matching the opposite side is a bit harder- this helped simplify that process for me.
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/Brads%20bow%202010/BradsBow037.jpg)
i tried it the other day , it worked pretty good. i just have to work on matching the angle into the belly.
selfbows you dont want to cut through the back all the time , and thats where its a little difficult. just a little tweaking to get it right.
-hov
They should have one there.I think the guide is called a "laser".I am not home right now and would look to see if they have a web site.
I used the chainsaw guide,then use the allen wrench and has worked great.This one is 2 sided.
Trux system is a great idea,and has saved alot of time and hair pulling.
I will have to add that to the to get list for the next one I build. Thanks for the tip!
I use the Trux System. <--------- David has lots of good tricks.
Shawn
Yes, it looks pretty simple. And I dont have to buy anything, thats alway a plus!