I really like the Selway stringer but I just noticed that the limb pocket in mine is developing a tiny hole and the fabric is weakening. The hole is right where the point of the lower tip exerts the most pressure.

I inserted a folded piece of bison leather in the pocket and all is now well.

Best to inspect yours...I didn't notice it until I was stringing an old Browning with tiny tips.

If Selway extended the piece of woven nylon tape (that's used to secure the cord) around the limb pocket it would fix that problem.

I had one start to pull apart at the seams and had to resew it with some bowstring. I don't know why I prefer to repair and keep using stuff like that but I do like to get all the use that I can out of things. Funny thing is that I have six or seven of them. Some have never been used.

“ I don't know why I prefer to repair and keep using stuff like that but I do like to get all the use that I can out of things.”

Ummmmmm... because you’re not Stoooopid???

My folks grew up during the depression and WWII; my mom with Victory Gardens and Dad spending summers on the farm with his grandpa, working the fields and plowing behind a team of horses.

So I may be out of step with most people my age, but in my family we make things when we can and we FIX things until they can no longer be fixed. Like when I realized with my old neoprene waders that I was patching the patches I’d put on the patches to patch the patches I’d already patched.... and they still leaked!

That's why I fitted a piece of bison leather Brad...if that's all that's wrong with it why pitch it?

Our family is a group of fixer-uppers as well GF! My Dad bought a farm in 1929 and I don't need to explain the rest. We repaired stuff like gloves and boots and a myriad of other things.

now I may even pull out my Speedy Stitcher and affix the leather to the cordura pocket on a more permanent basis!

I wrote Selway and advised them of this design defect and how to fix it.

Folks call me cheap too but I consider that a compliment. My Dad and Mom raised a family during the Great Depression and stuff was hard to come by, so you didn't waste what money you did have, and you threw nothing away if it maybe had a use later. My father- in-law was the same way. Today we live in a society that has no clue what that's all about. That's one reason I'll buy a used $75.00 to $150 bow since I know it will do everything a $1500.00 bow will except for bragging rights. Dad always liked the song, "You never miss the water till the well runs dry." Some folks should maybe be more frugal.

My dad is the same way. He was born in 1924, 93 yrs old, and still with us. He never wastes anything. Always boils the leftover Thanksgiving Turkey carcass and makes soup or a casserole. One year he made turkey noodle soup with some noodles that were a little questionable as far as how long they had been in the cupboard. My brother and sister still talk about turkey weevil soup for dinner, Sunday after Thanksgiving!

MP

Paracord and leather worker. Sometimes I can make one quicker than find one. I must have dozens stashed here and there.>>>---> Ken

I am in that generation whose parents went thru the Depression. We were taught those skills and they still serve us well. Two of my three grown kids are like me too. Doesn't hurt my feeling if people think I'm cheap. I've been a machinist all my life. I can fix a lot of things. Just not good with electronics. LOL

Got a generation of "GIMME, GIMME, GIMME!" Cause parents and grand parents went through some rough times with The Depression and shortages / Rationing of the WAR YEARS. A lot of folks have (MAYBE?) made the mistake of bustin' a gut trying to make sure that the YOUNG'UNS didn't want for anything?? And NOW???? They want it ALL & They want it NOW! Just sayin'

I can't string a bow with those stringers! They don't bend the upper limb enough.

SB...You need to slide the rubber block right up against the upper string loop.

My Selway is unraveling too...guess it's time to get out the Speedy Stitcher.

When I use that stringer, I actually just let the top loop rest loosely on my middle finger under the bow, and use my thumb to slide the rubber block up almost all the way to the nock. Then I just lift the bow as much as I need to, and slide my finger and the string right up and over the tip. I find it helps a lot to use a very wide stance when stringing, so the stringer is pulling almost straight down on either end of the bow. Old news to most of us, I'm sure.

Tried that...still didn't bend the upper limb enough!

Pdiddly:

Not quite sure why you feel the Selway stringer has a design flaw? Could it be that your bow has a design flaw? In the 20+ years I've known Gordy Mickens he has sold Millions of those, and yours is the first complaint I've heard of.

SB: Try shortening the length of the stringer, 3-4" that should help.

Bob

Selway replied and graciously offered to replace the stringer.

I let them know I was a very happy customer as the stringer has been used hundreds of times and the bison leather fix will fix my problem so no need to worry.

Nice to see that kind of customer service eh?

Did you use two feet on the cord SB? Space them wide apart.

I've always considered the Selway to be absolute junk. I can't even string a 30 pound target bow with one. I watched their video and took advice here, and I still have never been able to use one. Cup to cup stringers for me! I'm sure those who successfully use a Selway are people with no back problems and/or have some physical deformity that allows this pile of junk to work for them.

Joe

I tried using it every way,,,,and I don,t care for that rubber block sliding around on the finish!

By the way- I was the first person here to complain about the Selway stringer. Then, many, many others came out of the closet with the same complaint! So, don't go tell me it's my fault! The Selway seems to be a great stringer for apes but falls way short when used by civilized, sophisticated folk like me.

Joe

Haha! You calling me an ape Frisky?

I've strung 100 different bows with a Selway. Works like a charm...you overcomplicate things Joe.

Aromakr...the design flaw is that there is a hole developing in the limb pocket.

I know how to use the stringer. I have strung 100 different bows ranging from 48-72" in length with mine.

I'll post a pic of the problem.

Frisky: You would kick if you were hung with a new rope!!!

Bob

My Webster stinger has a similar issue. The stitching on the lower limb pocket is suspect. I keep meaning to fix it but I will probably just wait until I damage an expensive bow to motivate me.

I have not seen my Selway stringer for some time. It will be in the same safe place I hide a lot of stuff in.

DDave

My good Selway type stringer is a Thunderhorn Superstringer I got with my Cari-Bow. It has been missing for somewhat less time than the real Selway. Come to think of it there is a reason I mostly leave all my bows strung, eh.

DDave

Here's a picture of the issue. A hole has developed in the limb pocket from wear. The cordura is too thin.

It could be made twice as thick by simply lining the limb pocket with the end of the cordura tape that's used to make a loop to attach the cord.

Here's how I noticed it...I was stringing a 55 bow and glanced at the lower tip as I applied pressure. The bulge is what I saw.

Here's the tip of the bow I was stringing. A first year 1963 Browning Explorer...very small and pointed.

No defect in the bow...the stringer needs to have thicker material in the limb pocket.

There is nothing wrong with it, and I have worn out a few. I switched to a Bear Paw last year. I like the leather. Please lay off of Frisky, Joe might not have the dexterity to operate this properly.

My favorite recurve stringer has leather pockets....and I finally poked a hole in that in the same spot....and the bow tips aren't even pointed like on a lot of longbows.

Everything will wear out eventually. Personally I never bought one.They are easy to make. In a pinch all it takes is the right length of Paracord with a loop tied in each end. When you make one it can be the exact length for your bow and how much you want to not bend over. HAPPY THANKSGIVING. >>>----> Ken

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