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WoodsmanRanger:
Can anyone advise me on what natural fibres to use as a bow string for a traditional bow(non synthetic). I have tried cording strands of linen thread, but it has not been strong enough.
Keith.

bassman211:
10 strands of B50, B55, or 10 strands of D97, and pad the loops. On bows up to ,and including 45 lbs, I have even tied 8 strands with no problems.

WoodsmanRanger:
10 strands of B50, B55, or 10 strands of D97, and pad the loops. On bows up to ,and including 45 lbs, I have even tied 8 strands with no problems.

Thank you Bassman. Exactly what natural fibres are these?
Keith.

Black Moshannon:
Barbours Irish linen (branded by the term flax sinew) I’ve never had one break yet and I even cut one with a knife by accident about a quarter in and it still held together until I made a new one.

Eric Krewson:
B-50, B55 and DF-97 are not natural materials, B50 and B-55 are Dacron, DF97 is Dyneema, what ever that is.

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