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R.S. Snap – on Bow String Level $11.92 Get hands – free tuning and mounting with this R.S. Bow – Vise accessory. R.S. String Level: For use with the NOK-EZ Arrow Level. Checks vertical and horizontal position of bow for nock and sight installation. Snap on lower portion of string serving. Order Today! AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: R.S. Bow-Vise; R.S. Nok EZ Arrow Level; R.S. Nok-EZ and Snap-on String Combo; R.S. Bow Riser Shelf 360 Level; R.S….

Pro Release Trophy Hunter™ Bowstring Wax $3.68 Pro Release Trophy Hunter Bowstring Wax. This Black Lightning All-Purpose Graphite and Silicone Wax Lubricant is long-lasting for your bow hunting and target practice needs. Use this Wax for your bowstrings and all other points of contact. Useful not only for servings, but hard to fit nocks, arrow tips, cams, axles and more. Don’t settle for anything less from the competition. This wax-based lubri…

Rock-It Outdoors Super Loop $5.99 String loop with unservered end loops which allows the archer to pull the bow string through the end loops. You can then use nocksets or serve the loop into the position on the string where needed….

Allen Company Bow String Wax $2.63 Allen Bowstring Wax. For synthetic fiber bowstrings. Lengthens string life….

Crossbow String for 150 lb Crossbow $2.00 Extra crossbow string for 150 lb Crossbow. The string is approximately 26 inches in length….

Miniature Crossbow Replacement String 50 Pound $1.18 Break that string on your crossbow again? Stock up on these 50 lbs drawing power replacement crossbow strings…

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How to Make Your Own Bow Compared to Genesis Bows

How to Make Your Own Bow

The heart of bowhunting lies in a good quality bow. However, as opposed to what many people believe, you do not have to spend a whole lot of money in order to own a decent bow. If you want to be assured of the quality of the bow you are using, then make one of your own!

When making a bow, first consider your height. If you are 5 feet tall, you need to use a bow that is 5 feet high. If you are 5 feet 6 inches tall, a 5 ½-foot bow will do. If you are taller than that, then you need to use a 6-foot bow.

Next, choose the material you will be making your bow from. Lemonwood is the most commonly used material for bows, and is readily available. You can also use other wood, such as elm, cedar, ash, bamboo and yew, to name a few.

Take the material of your choice and start carving it. The bow should be approximately ¾ of an inch thick at the center, tapering at the tips. Around 14 inches from both ends of the bow, you should start to taper the sides of the wood. Continue doing this until the wood becomes the shape of a boomerang. Use sandpaper to smoothen the wood. At each end of the bow, you will have to put two notches where the bow string will be inserted.

Use a tiller in order to bend the bow. When bending, it is important to remember that approximately 6 inches in the middle and at both ends of the bow do not bend. Once the bow is bent, it is ready to be stringed.

The bowstring can be made from different materials, as well. You can use sinew, hemp, linen or the newer synthetic polymers. Wax the bow string using rawhide until it is completely coated; this will protect the string and prolong its life. Next, insert the string into the notches at both ends. Loop the string and tie, making sure that the string is taught, but is not too tight. Check to see if the bow can shoot from far distances, and adjust the bow string as you deem necessary.

Use varnish to seal the wood. When the varnish dries, attach the grips. You now have your very own bow!

Making a good quality bow can be quite challenging and requires a lot of practice. Aside from saving you some money, another great thing about making your own bow is that you can customize it according to your needs – you can specify the height to match yours and the width to match your grip, among others. At the same time, learning how to make your own bow allows you to get to know your equipment better. So if your bow malfunctions or becomes damaged, you do not have to bring it to your local archery store anymore – you can easily do the repairs on your own, saving you both time and money!

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What length bowstring do I need?

I have a fred bear recurve bow from the 70’s I need to buy a string.

For a Fred Bear recurve, measure the bow length (66″) and deduct 5. You need a 61″ string, not a 62″. A 62″ string would have it hitting your grip hand on every shot….and, trust me, that is NOT desirable!

There is a thing called “the Lewis method” for fine tuning bows and strings, and if you were going to get seriously into traditional archery, I’d be glad to lead you through it, but for your bow, just buy a 61″ 12 strand string and have fun!

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Your string.

Addendum for the masses: It’s easy enough to find out. Simply post the model # and any other info on the bow and we’ll all look it up.

To the unnamed fellow above: “Fistmele” is simply a rough estimate of how far the string should be from the static bow pivot point before tuning….it is NOT the measurement itself. There is no “fistmile” on a bow. That’s like saying “the string is 12″ from the bow, so let’s call it a “foot” from now on”. It also is NOT the measurement to the arrow shelf….the arrow shelf can often stick out an inch or more behind the grip. It is a measurement to the grip pivot point or low point where the web of the thumb hits.

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