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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: PrimitiveSkills on June 04, 2012, 04:46:26 pm

Title: Bowstring materials.
Post by: PrimitiveSkills on June 04, 2012, 04:46:26 pm

Hi,

I would not know how to find decent sinew (I can't hunt yet).
So in order to make a decent replacement bowstring i was considering nylon fishing line, was thinking 14-18 strands should do the trick for a 40-50 lbs flatbow.
Could the experienced people in here give some opinions on this idea?

-PrimitiveSkills

Title: Re: Bowstring materials.
Post by: Pat B on June 04, 2012, 05:25:29 pm

PS, your best option would be to use bow string material like B-50 or if you want to go natural linen thread. You can get the B-50 from 3Rivers Archery or other trad archery suppliers. I'm not sure where to get the linen but I'm sure others will help.
  The problem with fishing line is it is very stretchy and not appropriate for bow strings.

Title: Re: Bowstring materials.
Post by: DarkSoul on June 04, 2012, 07:19:27 pm

Avoid (unbraided) nylon fishing line like the plague. Use B50, fastflight or linen instead.

Have you seen this topic? (http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,33197.0.html) It'll help you out a lot.

Title: Re: Bowstring materials.
Post by: osage outlaw on June 04, 2012, 07:40:33 pm

I can send you enough black B-50 to make a string.  PM me your info if you want and I'll send it out.


For the experienced string makers, how long of a piece do you think he will need?

Title: Re: Bowstring materials.
Post by: Josh B on June 04, 2012, 08:34:17 pm

Quote from: osage outlaw on June 04, 2012, 07:40:33 pm

I can send you enough black B-50 to make a string.  PM me your info if you want and I'll send it out.


For the experienced string makers, how long of a piece do you think he will need?

14 strand 70"  endless loop = 85 feet.  Same length and strand Flemish= 105 feet.  Josh

Title: Re: Bowstring materials.
Post by: osage outlaw on June 04, 2012, 08:58:42 pm

Thanks Josh.  I'll send 125' just to make sure.

Title: Re: Bowstring materials.
Post by: PrimitiveSkills on June 05, 2012, 03:14:04 am

Thanks osage outlaw i'll send you my details :).