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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: darren1968 on February 09, 2009, 08:16:52 am

Title: Help needed on Timber Hitch Bow Strings?
Post by: darren1968 on February 09, 2009, 08:16:52 am

Can anyone point me in the right direction? I`m looking to make my own Timber Hitch String for a Ash Board Longbow 68" end to end. I`ve yet to complete tillering, i aim to end with around 55# to 60# @ 28" .
I have looked at finished T/H strings online with prices around $15.00, but thought more about learning to make them myself.
This would be my first attempt at string making I woundered if there was a site or some write up explaning making T/Hitch strings? Secondly my bow is not flemish compatable so I asume Dacron string would be required, which type and how much would I need 1/4# or 1#?
Also I have design plans for self build double loop and flemish string jigs, do I need to build one or the other, or do T/Hitch strings use another type of jig?
Many Thanks.
Darren.

Title: Re: Help needed on Timber Hitch Bow Strings?
Post by: Minuteman on February 09, 2009, 08:32:44 am

Google flemish bow string  and you'll probably find all the info you need after a little searching. You don't need a string jig, I've never used one. Then again, I frequently end up with strings that are too long or too short and have to re-do the last loop a coupla times before its right.
 Here's a link to how to tie a timber hitch if ya need it:
 
 http://www.scoutingresources.org.uk/downloads/knots_timberhitch.pdf

Title: Re: Help needed on Timber Hitch Bow Strings?
Post by: CutNShoot on February 12, 2009, 09:45:33 pm

  One of our guys has done a vid and It is good. I just cant remember his name but he is plum primitive. His string making vid is pretty good. Also the same jig but I make em a little longer for the bow knot.Just can remember his handle right now.I'll remember it.

Title: Re: Help needed on Timber Hitch Bow Strings?
Post by: CutNShoot on February 12, 2009, 09:52:01 pm

michbowguy I think. Hunt him up and PM he has a reply a couple pages over.

Title: Re: Help needed on Timber Hitch Bow Strings?
Post by: troutbum76 on February 12, 2009, 10:04:25 pm

it is michbowguy and he posted a link to a video on youtube recently, good video.

Title: Re: Help needed on Timber Hitch Bow Strings?
Post by: wakosama on February 12, 2009, 10:04:57 pm

don't understand what you mean about NOT flemish compatible.  Lot's of folks don't bother with double loop, and do the bowyers knot on the lower limb like I have been doing.  I got a 1/4# spool and figure it will make alot of strings. I found at least three videos and another half dozen tutorials, some with jig designs. also try leatherwall site.  Here are three I saved.  Best to check out several as one may hit the spot with you.  I think all of them showed the bowyers knot.  OR... google 'timber hitch' and do the pictures...

LUK

http://residents.bowhunting.net/sticknstring/string.html

http://www.geocities.com/salampsio/flemish1.htm

http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=flemish+bowstring&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&resnum=4&ct=title#