QUESTION: How do I correct limb twist on a traditional bow, Recurve or Longbow? ANSWER: First, make an 18” long tillering stick and place it between the bow riser and string. At this distance, any limb twist will be at its worst. Place the bow on the work bench and sight down from the tip towards the riser. […]
QUESTION: How do I determine my draw length on my traditional bow? ANSWER: The easiest way to measure draw length is to string your bow and nock an old arrow on the string. Draw your bow back to a full, comfortable draw, and have someone mark the arrow at the point where it meets the […]
QUESTION: What is the difference between UL and ULS Bo-Tuff? ANSWER: ULS has a 50/50 woven fiberglass inlay (scrim) that provides cross strength (90 degrees to the longitudinal axis). This scrim layer will give strength lengthwise to help reduce longitudinal cracking. If you are using a radical design or have experienced cracking, for instance, around […]
QUESTION: Which Riser should I choose? ANSWER: With traditional bows (Recurves, Take-Down Recurves, Longbows and Take-Down Longbows), riser (handle) woods are chosen for color, beauty of grain, strength and ability to take a good finish. Avoid soft woods as they cannot stand the stress of a working bow. Avoid those woods with an open grain […]
QUESTION: Which bow limb laminations should I choose? ANSWER: There are several things to take into consideration with this question, but the easiest answer is: Choose the wood that is most aesthetically pleasing to you. In reality, most of the strength and performance of you limbs comes from the fiberglass. Obviously a lighter limb will […]
QUESTION: What is “stacking”? ANSWER: “Stacking” is a term which also bothers novices. This is the amount of increase in weight as the bow is drawn. It occurs in all bows, but can be intensified in three ways. First, the bow may be too short for the draw length. A longer bow could help this […]
