Just built a new string jig and stand. Makes it a lot easier to build strings.

http://www.3dshoots.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4&pictureid=4

http://www.3dshoots.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4&pictureid=6

http://www.3dshoots.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4&pictureid=5

Needed a good one and it so far is great.

Hutch:cool:

nice job :peace:

what kind of scale did you use?

I used a 550lb game scale from sportsman guide. I wanted the option of 450 pounds. I will be changing is to a commercial digital scale later.

Hutch:cool:

nice! i bet that is handy

I am a custom string builder so yep it comes in handy:biggrin1:
I build most of my equipment and add features that I like and prefer.

Hutch:cool:

That is awesome. I need something sturdy like that. But I prefer to make my strings using the tag ends so only need two post.

Now if I can just find someone to make me what I want :lol:

That is awesome. I need something sturdy like that. But I prefer to make my strings using the tag ends so only need two post.

Now if I can just find someone to make me what I want :lol:

I do mainly tag ends. I have the four post for the customers that want end servings. I haven't taken pics but I have added another stretcher and soon to add another. It will save a lot of time having the capability to do 3 at once.

Hutch

what ratio of twist do you use? I think I have read 2.5 per inch?

Most use 1 twist for every 1.5" I use 1 twist for every 1.75 just works out better for me. Seem's there is a limit on twist if you go to much the peep will start rotating.

I knew I have heard a ratio before and was pulling some thing out of the air that sounded correct. I think in order to have some flexability 1 in 1.75 sounds good. Thanks agian

Most of the pro builders use the 1 twist per 1.5 inches for consistency in the string and minimum peep rotation. So as ledzeppelin said some use 1 to 1.5 ratio and he uses 1 to 1.75 which works for him. I believe you need to find what works best for you I have tried many combos and came up with the best one for me. But the two we have listed here seem to be the best.


Hutch:cool:

That is a very nice set up. I have been wanting to build a new one for myself. Great job.

That is a very nice set up. I have been wanting to build a new one for myself. Great job.

A welder and steel and some time. I build all my own equipment. Besides its fun.



Hutch:cool:

Nice job on the jig.
Whats in all those sacks?

Nice job on the jig.
Whats in all those sacks?Pellets for my pellet stoves.


Thanks Hutch

Build these 2 set of strings for 2 young girls I like their taste in strings.

http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5994&d=1331657447http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5995&d=1331657447http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5996&d=1331657447Couldn't loose these bows if you tried.


Hutch

Added more to the jig. Working well.https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/553628_425267077492471_311715392180974_1566358_138 0612351_n.jpg
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Hutch:peace: