Draw Weight Scale String Harness

[RickBarbee]

A while back, someone asked me what the physical weight of my bow is with this 21" JC-Optimus metal riser.

I Don't remember who you were, but here you are. 4.8 lbs with quiver, and seven 655gr arrows.

I also thought I would take the opportunity to show the string harness for my scale.

You just use a thick piece of leather the width of your three string fingers, and long enough to create the harness when folded.

Then, cut holes in it for the scale hook, and a notch for the arrow when checking draw weight for split finger hold.

Trust me, it makes a difference. Hooking the string directly on the hook will always weigh the bow less than what it draws on your fingers.

Rick

[caughtandhobble]

Great Idea!!!

[Briar Friar]

Good tool! Great info.

Ive always used a handheld baggage weigher sans adapter...and Double G uses a scale similar to yours sans adapter too.

[60 Deluxe]

We use the same scale. I've often wondered why something the width of three fingers was not used when weighing bows. I have been meaning to build something to see just how much difference there is between the two methods. Thanks for showing this. I have some saddle leather that will work perfectly.

[Barefoot]

I have always wondered about this.

[Selfbowman]

Ok strong man ! That’s to much bow weight for old. Arvin

[Bisch]

Draw Weight Scale String Harness

I’m still trying to wrap my head around how there could possibly be a difference??????

And if there is a difference, which way is right???????

Bisch


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[RickBarbee]

I’m still trying to wrap my head around how there could possibly be a difference??????

And if there is a difference, which way is right???????

Bisch


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Bisch, your fingers gather more string, than just a hook.
Gathering more string bends the limbs more, thus increasing the draw weight.

Using the string saddle simulates a finger draw, and is the more accurate way to measure.

The average difference is usually 2.5#. Sometimes a little less, but I have seen it make as much as 5# difference. Just kinda depends on the bow.

Rick