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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: lebhuntfish on October 11, 2014, 02:25:28 pm

Title: question about making a Flemish string
Post by: lebhuntfish on October 11, 2014, 02:25:28 pm

I have made several flemish strings with my string jig. I know how to measure my bows for string length. And that usually the string needs to be 3" shorter for a longbow and 4" for a recurve.
My problem is that I keep coming up short, sometimes I have even made 3 strings before I get one the right length.
A couple days ago I finished tillering a bow and decided to make a string for it. NTN it measured 62.5". So I set my length peg at the 60" mark. Made the string following the instructions I was taught and ended up with a nice string  that was a little over 57" without much twist in the main part of the string.
So I made another one with my peg set at 62" and it came out nicely. What am I doing wrong?  Thanks, Patrick

Title: Re: question about making a Flemish string
Post by: Pat B on October 11, 2014, 02:28:21 pm

That's why I make a rat tail at the bottom end and tie a bowyers. It can be adjusted to fit a few different lengths.

Title: Re: question about making a Flemish string
Post by: 4giveme on October 11, 2014, 03:00:08 pm

Patrick,
can you post a pic of your jig, please.

Title: Re: question about making a Flemish string
Post by: George Tsoukalas on October 11, 2014, 03:24:59 pm

Do you measure nock to nock from the belly side?
You may have a jig where you should set the pin on the ntn distance.
Remember too many twists is not good. 1-2 per inch is ok.
Jawge

Title: Re: question about making a Flemish string
Post by: lebhuntfish on October 11, 2014, 04:15:49 pm

Here is my jig guy's.
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w668/lebhuntfish1/Mobile%20Uploads/20141011_141717_zpsplq9hisu.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lebhuntfish1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141011_141717_zpsplq9hisu.jpg.html)

Title: Re: question about making a Flemish string
Post by: Weylin on October 11, 2014, 04:22:20 pm

I think that George has the answer for you. I believe that your jig is set up to measure by the ntn distance on your bow, not the length of your desired string. For instance. if you were making a string for your 62" bow you would use the peg that says 62" on your jig. The string would not be 62" but it would be the right length for your 62" bow. That is how my jig is set up.

Title: Re: question about making a Flemish string
Post by: lebhuntfish on October 11, 2014, 05:55:20 pm

Thanks for your help guys,  I was wondering if that wasn't what the deal was. Couldn't live without PA!  8) Patrick

Title: Re: question about making a Flemish string
Post by: bow101 on October 11, 2014, 06:09:02 pm

........... :laugh:   oooohhhh funny one because I built the same jig 2 years ago and have yet to use it.  Call it laziness or whatever I just use the 1/8" nylon that is rated at 200lbs. it works for me.. :)  I tie a loop, I have not even tied a bowyers knot yet.  I guess I'm more focused on building bows.