String groves

[goobersan]

awesome. I will try this on my next bow. I thank you all for the input    

[Mad Max]

most of my tip are not wide enough for grooves

[PEARL DRUMS]

Exactly what prompted me to do it, Mark. I have since beefed up my tips, yet I still only use a top groove. Another benefit not mentioned yet is the fact you always know its seated when you brace the bow. Its either in 100% or its not 100%.

[George Tsoukalas]

I don't do overlays so here is how I cut the nocks.

http://traditionalarchery101.com/boardbowbuildalong.html

Jawge

[Robertfishes]

Filing string grooves can be pretty intimidating. I do mine by eye with a chainsaw file. There are guys who make this look soooo easy and it is...for them......in the last year and a half I just file across the top of overlays down into the phenolic, then 90 degrees thru the limbs sides, then down into the back of the limb on belly leaving a "shoulder". I sand the thin sharp edge of the shoulder cause it is sharp and it thin and can catch the string causing a splinter. thie picture is of one I was working on and was not finished..I wish I could spend a week or two watching and learning from one of the Pros..    

[Robertfishes]

almost done..After posting the pics it looks like they are different bows,,,,but you get the idea of what I am doing..    

[Robertfishes]

after a coat or 3 of Krystal Dull.  

[PEARL DRUMS]

Great looking grooves, I like that style as well.

[Roy from Pa]

Very nice, Robert.

[LittleBen]

Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
Very nice, Robert.

X2. That is my preferred style as well. All of the function with minimal mass.