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Moen:
Hello. I have a #130@30" warbow made from Norwegian ash. Question: How many strands do i need for the string? (Brownell TS-1)

alanesq:

18 strands seems to be about the usual
although it has a breaking strength of 95lb per strand I believe - so there isn't any problem strength wise if you go much less than this

adb:
I use nothing but FF for any of my heavy bows. Dacron is too stretchy. For bows up to 80#, I use 16 strands. For bows up to 100#, I use 18 strands. For bows above 100#, I use 20 strands. I'm sure this is overkill and reduces cast a bit, but I like the fatter string, especially on the heavier bows.

markinengland:
I think there can be a risk using too strong a string.
A good measure for string strength has always been 4 times bow strength.
For a 100lb bow this would mean that 5 strands would be enough and 8 would give a significant safety factor. 16 wouldin my opinion be too strong.
20 strands would give a strong enough string for a 475 pound bow! There is some stretch factorin a flemish twist string but my feeling is that a string that is far too strong cannot be good for a wooden bow.
Mark in England

Marc St Louis:
I have used 12 strands on a 170# bow and it was fine

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