$10 flemish string purchase

[Keefer]

Looks to me the guy has written on that note "Any problems Please don't hesitate to ask"?
 Did you call him or did he explain on which direction to twist to tighten the string?
 Assuming like many I hold the bottom loop and twist counter clockwise for a right hand bow ...
 The guy could of made some instruction copy's on paper on how to twist his strings ...
 I never sell mine but had made well over a few hundred if not more and if I don't know the person I always explain which direction to twist ,strand count and what bow it was intended for if I knew of coarse....
 By the guys note it seemed he was willing to solve a problem "But" if it were me I would of just made you another to keep a happy customer...
 Have you been shooting traditional bows long and do you know the difference's in a Flemish twist verses a Continous loop string?
 A flemish twist can come apart by the customer as well if not twisted properly when bracing the bow....
  Mike Mecredy Stepped forward and said He will fix it and that just shows that many here as Trad shooters are great people ...
 If you ever need another remember to come here and ask for a reliable stringmaker and there are several great makers here...If you are looking for a very cheap one for $10.00 including shipping more then likely it too may come apart ...
 On average for a B-50 most are getting $16.00/$18.00 for one and that's worth every penny cause it takes me a good 1/2 hour to do one right including the serving and sometimes an hour... The fast flight is around $20.00 to $22.00 or more but just price the materials and time to make it and include the shipping charge's...
 The guys do it mostly for just a few bucks really...
 My personal opinion is the fella didn't taper or give it much back twist leaving the loops...

[finkm1]

I would throw it away and spend a couple bucks more and buy one from one of the reputable string makers on Tradgang.

[dougedwards]

Keefer.....I have to assume that seller was more than willing to make things right so that he would avoid the chance of getting a negative or neutral feedback.  It was AFTER positive feedback was left that I sent him the pictures of the problem string and he immediately told me that it was all my fault and that I had completely ruined the string.  He made no attempt at resolution although I proceeded to tell them that I was unaware that a flemish string could not be twisted because I was completely new to this.  

You are completely correct. Trad guys seem to be a different sort of sportsmen as they have offered so much help to me.  One guy just shipped me three good books.  Another offered to even come by my home where I shoot and help me with my form.  Mike Mecredy has offered to fix the string as has others.  Another has offered to make me a brand new string purely out of care and concern for someone just getting into the sport of stickbow shooting.

Being a follower of Jesus I am humbled by such sacrificial giving that puts many of us Christians to shame. Not sure what shooting a traditional bow has to do with also having a giving heart but it is my experience that they tend to go together.

Today I am on the receiving end of this courteous hospitality but I am also aware that there will come an opportunity to give to others as I have been shown.

Thank you all for a lesson learned that tremendously transends any $10 string problem on an aucton site.

 Doug

[LittleBen]

Step One: order 1/4# spool of B-50 for ~$10
                String wax ... lots its cheap

Step Two: Go to basement/shop and collect the following:   2-3 dozen finish nails
             Pine 1x4, 3ft
             Ruler
             Pencil
             Hammer

Step Three: Follow these instructions:
 http://www.stickbow.com/stickbow/features/flemishstring/flemishstring.html

Step Four: Dance

I made teh same board but I used all finish nails instead of making all the holes for the vartious string lengths and using a peg. I just put a finish nail in each position. It works just as well.