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Title: Quick question for string makers regarding bundles
Post by: Zmonster on October 12, 2009, 04:34:00 PM

Im just starting out with string making. I believe Im getting better using B50. I want to start working with D97, and have been reading up.

When someone is speaking of a "6 strand string", do they mean 6 strands in each bundle for a total for 12 strands in a two color Flemish string?

Or do they mean 3 strands in each bundle for a total of 6 strands in a two color Flemish string?

Thanks

Title: Re: Quick question for string makers regarding bundles
Post by: Pack on October 12, 2009, 04:39:00 PM

If they refer to the the string strand count, they are talking about the total number.  If they use the word bundle, it will be counting the strands in a separate bundle that will combine with other bundles to make a string.

Title: Re: Quick question for string makers regarding bundles
Post by: Gordon martiniuk on October 12, 2009, 05:14:00 PM

Total Number of strands ,, Bundles can be two or three bundle for a round string Padding loops is adding more mass those pieces should be only 12" or so long it just makes it easy on limb tips(  nocks)and also will quiet a string   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Quick question for string makers regarding bundles
Post by: Zmonster on October 12, 2009, 06:18:00 PM

Wow,  So when the that huge thread a while ago regarding O.L.'s skinny string was going on, they were talking about a 4 strand (two in each bundle) string?

Thanks for the replys

Title: Re: Quick question for string makers regarding bundles
Post by: A.S. on October 12, 2009, 06:20:00 PM

Yep, 4 total strands is what all the fuss was about!

Title: Re: Quick question for string makers regarding bundles
Post by: Zmonster on October 12, 2009, 06:32:00 PM

Holy mackerel! I just received a bow in trade that has a 10 strand B50, and I thought that was skinny as all get out. At least I think its B50. While separating it, each individual strand was very stringy, almost like thin human hair.

Title: Re: Quick question for string makers regarding bundles
Post by: Keefer on October 14, 2009, 05:47:00 AM

I make my own strings Zmonster and I've asked someone that same question about a 4 or 6 strand string and that is exactly it ...I for one don't mind  my arrow being a few feet per second slow and as long as the arrow can get the job done with a 14 or 16 strand string...Meaning 7/8 per bundle...It's not worth loseing a bow to me and I have been curious as to what this will do to the limbs after time? Wonder if it "Shocks" the limbs so to speak if you know what I mean...I'm no bowyer or do I work in a string factory that tests these things but I can sleep at night knowing my 14/16 strand string aint done no harm to my limbs yet! God Bless, Keefer's <")))><