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Main Discussion Area => English Warbow => Topic started by: adb on August 28, 2008, 10:35:54 am

Title: linen string
Post by: adb on August 28, 2008, 10:35:54 am

I'm looking for a source for an authentic linen or hemp string for a warbow. Can anyone help me out? Thanks!

Title: Re: linen string
Post by: YewArcher on August 29, 2008, 07:23:19 am

Do you want to make it yourself or are you looking to have one made?

Here is one way that I do it:

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d114/yewarcher/Mary%20Rose%20Replica/000_0120.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d114/yewarcher/Mary%20Rose%20Replica/000_0119.jpg)

That is a timber hitch on each side with a linen string that has reinforced ends. Its pretty easy to make. Or you can do the more conventional loops. Whats the weight of your bow?

Steve

Title: Re: linen string
Post by: adb on August 29, 2008, 11:57:37 am

I was kinda hoping to make myself a string, if possible. Where do you get suitable linen for string making? My bow is 80#, 74" NTN, horn nocks.

Title: Re: linen string
Post by: YewArcher on August 29, 2008, 12:33:52 pm

This is where I get mine:

http://www.pyrosupplies.com/shop/page/product_detail/Product/2435a34984cf4295d42812e2c6ca665f.html

I have tested it on bows up to 100# with no troubles. You need to reinforce the nock area with extra linen strands fr strenght.

Steve

Title: Re: linen string
Post by: Far East Archer on August 29, 2008, 02:11:35 pm

Steve,

Can you tell me the string diameter? I mean the individual strand from the spool if possible.
How many strands do you use for your 100# bow?

Also, is there anything wrong with the 8 ply string other than you get less material?
I think it might be worth it when considering how much stronger it is.

Alex

Title: Re: linen string
Post by: adb on August 29, 2008, 02:30:43 pm

Thanks, Steve
Much appreciated!

Title: Re: linen string
Post by: Knocker on August 29, 2008, 03:57:24 pm

It seems like the stuff with bees wax might be good for bowstrings too?  Has anyone tried that?

Keith

Title: Re: linen string
Post by: Marc St Louis on August 30, 2008, 09:24:23 am

The pyro linen used to be good but the last batch I got would not be good enough for a heavy weight bow

Title: Re: linen string
Post by: adb on August 30, 2008, 05:40:59 pm

Hey, Marc
Where are you purchasing your linen?