Just finished my new string jig!

Hutch · 05-02-2011, 05:19 PM

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

Needed a good one and it so far is great.

Hutch

J.C. · 05-03-2011, 03:09 PM

nice job

what kind of scale did you use?

Hutch · 05-03-2011, 03:27 PM

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

Archerdad · 05-03-2011, 03:36 PM

nice! i bet that is handy

Hutch · 05-03-2011, 04:03 PM

I am a custom string builder so yep it comes in handy

I build most of my equipment and add features that I like and prefer.

Hutch

Brown Hornet · 10-04-2011, 04:17 PM

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

Hutch · 10-04-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Brown Hornet

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

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

bigrnyrs · 01-01-2012, 11:53 AM

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

ledzeppelin · 01-01-2012, 12:12 PM

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.

bigrnyrs · 01-01-2012, 07:21 PM

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

Hutch · 01-02-2012, 01:53 PM

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

72Beetle · 01-19-2012, 08:29 PM

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

Hutch · 02-02-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 72Beetle

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

red44 · 02-25-2012, 10:11 PM

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

Hutch · 02-26-2012, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by red44

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

Pellets for my pellet stoves.

Thanks Hutch

Hutch · 03-15-2012, 08:18 PM

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

Couldn't loose these bows if you tried.

Hutch

Hutch · 05-20-2012, 11:31 AM

Added more to the jig. Working well.

Hutch

Hutch · 11-22-2012, 08:14 PM

Jig has been working well for 4 years now take a look at some of the work.
Predator camo

Pink, purple, natural

Flo green and flo orange

Hutch

lc12 · 12-09-2012, 12:49 PM

I like the looks of your jig.
You have probably been asked this a thousand times, but is this something that you might build and sell?

Hutch · 12-09-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lc12

I like the looks of your jig.
You have probably been asked this a thousand times, but is this something that you might build and sell?

Unfortunately I am not set up to build and sell these. It would be a great way to make extra money. But it would be costly. I make extra money by selling Custom strings.
Thanks for asking!

Hutch