Making A Bow String JigMaking your own bow string jig for your crossbow servings, is pretty simple. We started with a 2x4 that is cut 46-48 inches long. We made it this long to accommodate Tenpoint bow strings, which are one of the longest you will deal with.
Center and mount a 4 or 5 inch shelf bracket on each end of the board. We drilled out the top hole of the shelf bracket to fit a 3/8 inch eyebolt that is 5-6 inches long.
Find the center of your board and strike a line across. Then strike another line at 1 & 1/2 and 2 & 1/2 inches on each side of the center.
For added versatility, we use a 12” piece of chain that will fit the eyebolt and a small S hook on each end. This will allow you to accommodate nearly any strings you come across.
Other tools that will come in handy for the jig: 2 small carpenters' clamps to fasten to the table. A carpenters square to verify alignment of string to jig center. Serving your own bow string is easy to learn and will save you a lot of time and money when doing it yourself.
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