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(7 November 2012, 10:58)gary5wift Wrote: [ -> ]NR

Ignore the typo re arrow shaft diameter, should read 11/32 NOT 11/16 LOL.

Tut tut, give him an inch and he will take a fraction

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flm58SB-Ts0

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Today we'll be making a simple all-around target arrow with four feathers. I like this type of fletching as I can use shorter feathers and they look pretty cool to boot. I'm building this set for someone, so I'll be showing you guys how I make dowel arrows that I would use. I'll also be shooting the set at the end of the video.

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Picture Tutorial - http://backyardbowyer.com/2012/09/four-f...wel-arrow/

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PVC pipe Bows - Thanks to The Back Yard Bowyer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDdcGRy2z...re=related

How would you make a bowstring? And what would you use?

(7 November 2012, 20:43)Metroyeti Wrote: [ -> ]How would you make a bowstring? And what would you use?

People buy spools or reels of Dacron and set it aside, others are reported to have used dental floss, others paracord.

The best bowstrings are made from multiple Dacron threads or similar. These have some stretch but not much, there are other fancy materials available but these can put a lot of stress on the bow when shot and can result in broken bow limbs - best left to the professionals. They can be simply hooked over a bent nail and plaited, e.g. Flemish Bow strings, thse can be made over length with a loop at one end and the other end left free, this enables the string to be adjusted in length to suit the bow and tied off with a timber hitch, they can be quite fiddly to make though. another method is to knock up a simple String Jig (loads of easy examples on the internet), once adjusted to the correct length these can be used to quickly make up many strings of pretty much exact length and tension to suit your bow, the ends and the centre will need serving with a strong thread to hold the loops in shape, knock the arrows etc and protect the bowstring from wear and tear, dental floss is a good substitute for the proper stuff.

None of it is too difficult and once you'd done the first few and adjusted the jig you can knock them up pretty quickly and easily nd with good consistency