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Started by JEFF B, December 30, 2009, 08:51:00 PM

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JEFF B

December 30, 2009, 08:51:00 PM
hi all now i just got a takedown recurve and it has no string and no amo on the limbs. sooo how do i go about measuring it for one ?   :knothead:  
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Shaun

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December 30, 2009, 09:35:00 PM
Measure nock to nock around the curves and try 4" less.

canid song

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December 30, 2009, 09:44:00 PM
make a sting with a loop at one end, and tie a bowyer's knot at the other. tighten the bowyer's knot until the bow is at a reasonable brace height.
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4est trekker

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December 30, 2009, 10:09:00 PM
I agree with Shaun.  My string jig is set to make a string 3" short of of the ntn length for a longbow and 4" short of the ntn length for a recurve.  

Cool bow, by the way!    :thumbsup:
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JEFF B

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December 30, 2009, 10:31:00 PM
thank  you all done
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