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Main Discussion Area => HowTo's and Build-a-longs => Topic started by: BigWapiti on October 21, 2007, 04:18:01 pm

Title: Tillering string?
Post by: BigWapiti on October 21, 2007, 04:18:01 pm

Can someone post how to make a tillering string?  At this time I'm not looking for a home made string, just something to start tillering my roughed out stave.  ?

What can be used as the string?  How to tie a loop?   for the other end, I know how to tie a timber hitch - well, in theory.

Thanks, -Mike

Title: Re: Tillering string?
Post by: Pat B on October 21, 2007, 05:39:45 pm

I use a piece of parachute cord with a slip knot on each end.    Pat

Title: Re: Tillering string?
Post by: Hillbilly on October 21, 2007, 08:57:45 pm

Clothesline rope from Wal-mart with a couple slipknots has always worked for me.

Title: Re: Tillering string?
Post by: BigWapiti on October 21, 2007, 10:09:40 pm

You fellers are making this sound simple....

                          .... LOVE IT.

thanks.  -Mike

Title: Re: Tillering string?
Post by: John K on December 06, 2007, 01:03:28 pm

Would my bow stringer with the leather cups work  ???

Title: Re: Tillering string?
Post by: madcrow on December 14, 2007, 12:25:03 am

Sure will.  I use mine until I am able to put the bow in low brace.

Title: Re: Tillering string?
Post by: stiknstring on December 14, 2007, 11:15:36 am

I do like madcrow.  I use a bowstringer until I get to low brace then cut the nocks and make a string.

Title: Re: Tillering string?
Post by: carpenter374 on December 25, 2007, 04:33:32 pm

I use a 7 ply string of flax shoemakers twine knotted at one end for a timber hitch, slip knot on the other.

Title: Re: Tillering string?
Post by: Kegan on December 26, 2007, 05:38:00 pm

Quote from: Pat B on October 21, 2007, 05:39:45 pm

I use a piece of parachute cord with a slip knot on each end.    Pat

Same- except a loop and a bowyer's knot. It becoes the bow string later :).

Title: Re: Tillering string?
Post by: carpenter374 on December 26, 2007, 07:43:27 pm

Quote from: Kegan on December 26, 2007, 05:38:00 pm

Quote from: Pat B on October 21, 2007, 05:39:45 pm

I use a piece of parachute cord with a slip knot on each end.    Pat

are you guys referring to "550 cord"? does that stuff stretch? i thought that stuff was nylon. :)

Title: Re: Tillering string?
Post by: duffontap on December 27, 2007, 01:08:31 am

Here's a build-along I did for a tillering string a long time ago.  I hope it helps.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,835.0.html

          J. D. Duff

Title: Re: Tillering string?
Post by: Pat B on December 27, 2007, 01:11:50 am

This is for my early long string. Once I see that the bow will bend evenly on the long string to about 8" I brace it low(4") and use a short string. It is the o.d.green cord with white strands in the middle. I always heard it called parachute cord.     Pat

Title: Re: Tillering string?
Post by: Kegan on December 27, 2007, 07:22:35 pm

carpenter374 - Yup, 550 parachute cord. It only stretches a little, but bracing takes it all out.