Adjustable bowstring knot?

PunyViking · Post by **PunyViking** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:15 pm

Hi

I'm looking for the knot used on a string on a turkish bow. The knot is adjustable so the string can be made sorter or longer depending what you need. I saw a picture in one of the bowyers bibles, but I can't seem to find it anymore and it didn't show how to make it.

If someone could please help me I would be most greatful!

-K.B

Evan Painter · Post by **Evan Painter** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:29 pm

I use the timber hitch, it is a simple knot to tie though it takes a little experience or adjustment to get the string coming of the center of the bow.
I don't know about for a turkish bow but it works for both the longbows and the hornbow I have.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timber_hitch

there is a link that has a picture of how to tie it, you can find more by searching for timber hitch if you need to.

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PunyViking · Post by **PunyViking** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:48 pm

I use the timberhitch on my longbow, but it would not work on a bow with siyhas. The loop must be longer, and the knot can't be tight around the nock.

Bede · Post by **Bede** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:30 am

There is a knot illustrated in Saracen Archery (Fig. 13, p. 23), which is what you are after. It can be adjusted and has a loop length that can be separately adjusted too. I have tried it out with modern material strings. It is very stable.
I have seen a variation in an Archer-Atinquaries Journal with a small piece of wood inserted in the knot to allow easier adjustment. However, it might have only be used on strength testing bows.

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 3:19 am

Do what the great masters do. Go to google. -j-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bow_string