Limb Alignment

[Big Boy Blue]

When I was setting up my bow for the ACE's I noticed that the limb alignment was very slightly out, perhaps only by a fraction. So is this something to worry about or is it within an acceptable band that will have little effect ?

To give you some idea of the amount misalignment I am seeing is when I put tape on the limbswith centre marks 2 inchs up from the end of the riser the string is no more than 1mm off one of the marks.

Phil

[Murray]

1mm depends on where you measure it from.
Pull the bow back, and let it down gently, then watch the string in the top and bottom limb grooves. If it settles back into the limb grooves, it'll be fine. If it comes down alongside the string groove and then snaps into place (or not!) then you need to sort out the alignment. (when doing this test you MUST not torque the grip or you'll get a false result).

[tel]

Were you born knowing all this stuff Murray? I mean its easy for us, 'cos we can ask you - but who did you ask?

[Big Boy Blue]

The string is most definately sitting in the grove without any problems no matter how many times I pull the bow.

Looks like I can ignore it, but I will keep an carefull eye on it. I will also check to see if the limb fittings are all tight.

Thanks Guys

[JohnK]

Originally Posted by Murray

(when doing this test you MUST not torque the grip or you'll get a false result).

Indeedy. I've seen a bowyer doing this test. He clamped a metal rod in a vice and used it to brace the bow grip against as he checked each limb tip.

[Bald Eagle]

It's ok having your string running down the lines on your tape, but does it run down the middle of your long rod? It must or your limbs are not aligned.

[Shirt]

Originally Posted by Bald Eagle

It's ok having your string running down the lines on your tape, but does it run down the middle of your long rod? It must or your limbs are not aligned.

Or, of course, it could be that your stabiliser bushing is in crooked or your v-bar bolt is not drilled straight.

[Big Boy Blue]

Yes it runs down both the centre of my long rod and the centre of the riser including the grip. Nothing else looks out alignment in anyway and the bow seems to shoot fine.