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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Blacktail on March 12, 2009, 09:53:14 pm

Title: string making chart
Post by: Blacktail on March 12, 2009, 09:53:14 pm

does any one if there is a chart any where for making strings.about how many strands to use and about lengths for bows.thanks john

Title: Re: string making chart
Post by: JustAim on March 12, 2009, 10:16:34 pm

This is the string jig l use and it works quite well. Just measure ntn and put the dowel rod where its needed to get the length you need.

10 strands- 25#-35#
12 strands- 35#-45#
14 strands- 45#-55#
16 strands- 55#-80#

This is for B-50 bow string




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Title: Re: string making chart
Post by: JustAim on March 12, 2009, 10:21:19 pm

Whoops....Dont go by the first pic. :D  l'm not to good at posting pic's yet. ;D

Title: Re: string making chart
Post by: El Destructo on March 12, 2009, 10:48:19 pm

You mean like this one!!!

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