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chuckcolas:
Howdy all.  I want to make my own bow strings, how do I get started?  I would like to learn how to make good ones to use all the time, as well as prmitive ones to use for rendezvous and things. 
   Is linen good for primitive strings?   What about artificial sinew?   Real sinew would be the best I guess or rawhide.  I do have some rawhide, and I think that would be pretty authentic.  Anyhow, just like some advice.   Thanks,  Chuck

Pat B:
There is a DVD available through our sponsors called "Doing The Twist". It is a how to for string making. Chad Weaver put it out and does an excellent job explaining and showing the ins and outs of Flemish twist string making.

TRACY:
Like Pat said. Great instructional by Chad and Joe. I felt like I was sweating the whole time because they made the dvd on the hottest day of the year.

Stringman:
I live in central IL. and have a great supply of chest high stinging Nettle "itchweed" annually. I have heard people say and use milkweek hemp and of course flax, but I prefer nettle because it is local, easy to harvest, tall, and makes incredibly strong strings. The principles to twisting it up are basically the same for all of it, but you can learn it a lot faster by watching someone than by reading a book. Good luck with the dvd.

d:^)

Barrage:
Sam Harper has a really good Flemish string build along with lots of pictures and really good explanations.  Google Sam Harper and you should be able to find his website.  Otherwise I think I have it saved somewhere so you can let me know and I could send it to you if I still have it.

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