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sadiejane:
scott-thats some fine looking abo gear.
what material did ya make the string from?

Stringman:
I have flax stalks that I rough process to make linen Flemish strings. I would prefer using nettle, but the weather hasn't cooperated for a couple years and I haven't collected any of my primo creek bottom "itch weed".  The linen is fine as a substitute.  ::)

Here's the link to the build along.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,35214.0.html

Scott

Thesquirrelslinger:
Guys, If anyone need it, I can make rawhide bowstrings, cow rawhide.
I do love having friends.... i need to know- Length of string, strength of bow, etc.
They are not served.. but I can serve them.
Rawhide makes a durable string, but they are a bit thick.
I tried a rawhide string on my fiberglass recurve, just to prove they work... 50 pounds draw. Works great, minus 1 thing- it streches a bit much.
However, KEEP THEM DRY!!!!!!!
-Squirrel
Also, it takes a while...
I am young and am in an AP class. Lotsa schoolwork, but I make time.

osagejack:
I have been cutting osage last two weeks and getting behind on my arrows

Thesquirrelslinger:
I also like sisal for strings, but pulling the 2 foot long fibers from cordage is hard to do. but it makes very, very strong strings with NO strech.

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