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johnston:
With help from halfeye my strings are getting almost decent. However even with the 3R's jig instruction I can only find the "braid pattern " for two plies. Can someone please tell me the twist sequence for three?
Thanks.( And if anyone needs the 3R's jig and video PM me and you can have it for shipping.)

Lane

BowJunkie:
Not to sound like a smart A :o :o
But I would think it is just like a 2 ply flemish twist, but you just throw in a third ply.
If I am wrong, Please by all means someone clarify for us.
Thanks
Johnny

gstoneberg:
I've only done 1 3-ply, and I did it exactly like a 2-ply.  I didn't think it looked good enough to be worth the extra effort so I haven't done another 3-ply.  I received one on a bow once that looked pretty nice.  Maybe I just stink as a string maker? ;D

George

johnston:
To clarify.. do you twist over the top ply as normal or do you alternate the three?

Lane

gstoneberg:
That's what I did, but again...it was the only one I ever made.  I remember it being tricky to keep the plies in order.  I may have to go do another one just to remember.  Sounds like a good excuse to order that spool of tan B50 I've been needing. ;)

George

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