McVicar String Jig

The McVicar string jig is manufacturered from aircraft grade machined aluminium and the rail is made from high strength structural extruded aluminium. All components are engineered and manufactured in Australia to very high tolerances and standards.

The McVicar String Jig is a bench mounted model, bolted to the bench to give added strength to the jig ensuring no flexing of the rail.

The sliding pivot post assembly can be moved along the main rail to achieve correct string length and firmly located in place by way of a 3 point locking system that ensures the connected string posts remain at the correct length throughout the string making process, even under great tension.

The string posts are located on this assembly with an indexing mechanism that enables the 2 string posts on which the string is "laid up" to be rotated and in-line with the main rail or at right angles, used for simple and efficient serving of end loops and when indexed, this position is locked by way of a large knurled locking wheel.

String posts are sufficiently high to provide good clearance for serving tools and are made from 20mm or .79" diameter steel rod to ensure there is absolutely no flexing under tension. The tops of each post are machined to provide 6.35mm or a quarter of an inch string guides for retaining the string during the string making process and conform with ATA measuring standards. The high tapered posts keep strands in place without cutting or harming the fibres.

The standard jig includes one twin post assembly, however an additional twin post assembly can be purchased as an option to accommodate alternative string making techniques. Please enquire.

At one end of the string jig is a main tensioning assembly, a tensioner post. This post is machined aluminium with an adjustable winder for stretching or pre-tensioning strings and incorporates a system that allows you to add twists to the string without relaxing tension.

Once the precise length of the string is determined, the jig is set and it will not move.

You can create strings and cables under tension, twist to desired length and twist pattern and to serve whilst still under tension so that finished strings and cables are both pre-stretched and stable. Strings can be made to the optimum tension. This is a heavy duty jig without a heavy price tag.

The standard McVicar String Jig supports string lengths of up to 1880mm or 74 inches and an extension kit is available as an option which will extend supported string lengths up to 3150mm or 124 inches and can be purchased separately. Special orders can be considered for marginal variations to these lengths. Please enquire.

Makes strings and cables for compounds, recurves, longbows and cross bows.

Suited for those archers who wish to make their own strings or for use in clubs and pro shops.

• 1930mm or 76" rail section
• Two 90 degree locking knobs/string length locking handles
• Four 216mm or 8.5" high tapered posts
• Two post bases
• Finger tip tightening
• Posts or dowels are solid and will not move
• Easy to use to make your custom strings
• Once jig is set, it will not move
• Makes strings and cables up to 1880mm or 74 inches
• Ideal for stringing single and twin cam strings
• Fully adjustable, no tools required
• Optional rail available to make strings up to 3150mm or 124 inches
• Very high quality Australian made string jig
• A heavy duty jig without a heavy price tag
• McVicar String Jig is used every day in our Castle Hill and Sumner Park stores and is highly recommended by Abbey Archery