Bow stringer?

[mathewsoutback]

How do I use my bow stringer? I have no idea thanx

[Cropduster]

It would help to know what type bow and stringer you have, otherwise I would be just shooting in the dark.

[mitch]

send bow and stringer to me and I can answer the Q.

[mitch]

i will try and load some pics for you.

[mathewsoutback]

lol ok thanx mitch I have a recureve and I have no idea on what kind of stringer I have

[LostHawg]

If it has a cup and a loop place the loop over the top limb, the cup over the bottom limb tip. Hold the GRIP of the bow with the string downward and the stringer hanging loosely. Step on the stinger with both feet at approximately shoulder width apart (depending on the type of stringer, you may be able to use just one foot). Draw bow with stringer till bow string hangs loose. Unnock the TOP loop of the bowstring and slide down bow limb. Slowly relax bow.

Hope this helps.

[mitch]

can not load pics. LostHawg said it all

[Cotton]

Here are some photos.

[bentstk]

I have been looking for a stringer like that,who makes it? Any one know?
Mine has a rubber block on one end a a cup on the other. I prefer the cups.

[Frontloader]

They are easy to make if you can borrow one to use as a pattern. Find one to borrow and get some soft leather and make it to fit your bow.

The cord used is the key as it is what does the work on the limb tips. The leather just holds the cord in place on the tips.

[Cotton]

If you don't have one to borrow they have some at 3Rivers

[tinman]

When you buy/build one, get a recurve stringer. You can string either a longbow or a recurve with a recurve stringer, but you can't string a recurve with a longbow stringer.

[Jesse]

hey bentsk if you want I will trade you a double ended leather pouch for yours with the rubber end. Let me know jesse@livingwordsa.org

[Bill M]

Should a bow stringer be used with all trad bows?

[eastex56]

I highly recommend using a stringer on all trad bows. This will help minimize the risk of limb damage. I use them on my selfbows and laminated bows---recurves, longbows, flatbows--everything. Just be sure the stringer is in good shape and the pockets/cups that go over the limb tips are placed on the tips squarely and fit securely. Always apply tension to the bow gently and observe the bow to make sure the pockets are staying in place on the limb tips---I've had some want to slide off as some tips are shaped such that the pockets/cups don't fit as well as others. When stringing the bow, be sure to get the string loops seated well in the grooves before releasing the tension on the stringer---this will sometimes be hindered by the pockets/cups sliding too far down on the limb and partially obscuring the string grooves. And last but not least, keep your face WELL AWAY from the limb while stringing/unstringing the bow. I had a friend who got slapped just under the eye by a limbtip that slipped out of the stringer cup. It was REALLY ugly and he was lucky to not have lost his eye. And as Forrest Gump would say--that's about all i got to say about that!!