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Title: B50 strings-how many strands
Post by: Jim Harris on February 07, 2010, 01:17:00 AM

Hey guys, I need a little help with B50 strings. How many strands of B50 should I use for a 50 lb. bow? 60 lb. bow? And a 65 lb bow.

I had a chart with this info but misplaced it somewhere. Thanks, Jim

Title: Re: B50 strings-how many strands
Post by: Igor on February 07, 2010, 02:57:00 AM

I've had Bearbowman make me a number of 14 strand B50 strings (45-55lbs bows). They are performing very well and are beautifully made.

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Glenn

Title: Re: B50 strings-how many strands
Post by: JRY309 on February 07, 2010, 10:21:00 AM

A 14 strand B50 is more then enough for a 50# bow.I'll use a 12 strand for 50# and under and have used 14 strands up to 60#.

Title: Re: B50 strings-how many strands
Post by: Rob DiStefano on February 07, 2010, 10:49:00 AM

50# - 12 to 14 strands
60# - 14 strands
65# - 14 to 16 strands

Title: Re: B50 strings-how many strands
Post by: Jim Curlee on February 07, 2010, 04:59:00 PM

I like to use three bundles when doing flemish strings.
So to keep her even, and smooth, I make all of my strings with 15 strands, 5 in each bundle.
Jim

Title: Re: B50 strings-how many strands
Post by: ron w on February 07, 2010, 05:23:00 PM

What Mr. DiStefano said!!!!

Title: Re: B50 strings-how many strands
Post by: mrpenguin on February 07, 2010, 09:23:00 PM

Ditto DiStefano!

Title: Re: B50 strings-how many strands
Post by: Jim Harris on February 08, 2010, 04:34:00 AM

Thanks for the help guys. Time for me to get the string board out and get em' made up. Again, thanks. Jim