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Primitive flax string
Stringman:
@ beadman - actually I did wax it before weighing it. I'm sure the wax didn't add much, maybe a grn or two, but the final weight was 207. I did not break test this piece but experience has taught me that I can hang by a cord of this caliber and therefore it aught to do the job on a 50-55# bow. Nothing very scientific about my method, but it has worked for me.
@ JEB - flax is the grass like stalk that is used to make linen. You can grow it yourself if you can find seed. When flax is processed into the fiber bundles you have a product that is extremely strong. Some use it to back bows, and some make threads and strings.
Scott
BowEd:
I see.The string does look nice and even.By the way is that your new yew bow you just finished you got that string on?
Stringman:
Nope that's "ole ugly."
Josh B:
Thank you Scott! I will be implementing this method from now on. I have always dreaded making natural fiber strings because of the arduous and painstaking method of processing the fiber that I used. I haven't even tried this, but I already know its way better. Thanks again! Josh
JEB:
where do you find the flax plant? does it grow in certain areas?
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