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Strings - Tartar Horde - 24 May 2016
I know a few of our members shoot bows, but I'd like to ask "how many of you make your own strings?"
RE: Strings - NorthernRaider - 24 May 2016
Not me I need teaching.
RE: Strings - Barneyboy - 24 May 2016
Nope
RE: Strings - Steve - 24 May 2016
I have a reel of fastflite, serving thread and beeswax. However, my bowstring shows no sign of wearing out for a while, so I guess they'll stay in the old biscuit tin for a bit longer.
RE: Strings - Straight Shooter - 24 May 2016
No i would struggle, and have no stocks like Steve.......i do not even have spare strings either, thanks for the reminder TH , its one of those items i keep meaning to get....but never seem to get around to .
RE: Strings - NorthernRaider - 24 May 2016
I do have two spare strings for each of my recurves, but none for any of the compounds
RE: Strings - Tartar Horde - 25 May 2016
Here's a video of how to make a Flemish twist string suitable for recurves and longbows/flatbows. Although you will see a lot of people using a string jig it is not neccessary. This is the same sort of string used back in the day, and uses nothing but friction to hold it together, plus a liberal coating of beeswax. The same twisting technique can be used to make cordage from nettles etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDebsJ5ufTg
Hope you find it usefull.