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Author Topic: String silencer from raw wool?  (Read 1282 times)

Offline bagada

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String silencer from raw wool?
« on: September 30, 2016, 05:05:00 PM »
I know there are tons of tutorials on how to make string silencers from wool yarn. I don't have any wool yarn. I do have neighbors with sheep and an old sheepskin rug. How do I make a silencer out of just the "wool hair". Thanks.
Ps. are hush puppies yarn or raw wool hairs. I haven't found a picture of them just out of the box.

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Re: String silencer from raw wool?
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2016, 05:38:00 PM »
Don't see why you couldn't just tie a bunch of the wool in the middle . Then tie it on your string .
Never thought about that   but sounds like a good idea .
You won't have to fluff them up , they would be ready to go .
Let us know how it works .
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Re: String silencer from raw wool?
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2016, 06:08:00 PM »
I've often used raw wool right off the sheep. Just tie it in a bunch, insert between string strands and twist up tight. Pluck or shoot a few shots and trim into a neat ball. Very greasy and water repellent.
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Re: String silencer from raw wool?
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2016, 06:13:00 PM »
Go for it.  You might have to experiment a bit but it's sure worth a try.
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Re: String silencer from raw wool?
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2016, 06:43:00 PM »
Do a couple cold water rinses to get dust and other "foreign" matter out. Grab some tufts about a thumb thickness from the tag (outer) end - usually a bit lighter in color. Hold each firmly between thumb and finger and flick/brush lightly with a pet brush. Take 3 or so of these bundles and some thin dia serving or something similar. Take the 1st and tie a couple overhand knot around the center and pull tight. Add another bundle and do the same - then the 3rd. Insert thru your string bundles and line the string up with the center of the bundles. With flemish you can use the ends of the serving to tie in place or just cut - either way they can be slid up and down. I tie the endless all in. Trim to a round disk shape and shoot a dozen arrows. Then to can trim to a nice ball that will hold it's shape.

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Re: String silencer from raw wool?
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2016, 10:09:00 PM »
You see sheep running around with bald patches you'll know who to blame.  :-)

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Re: String silencer from raw wool?
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2016, 03:24:00 PM »
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Originally posted by mahantango:
 Very greasy and water repellent.
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Re: String silencer from raw wool?
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2016, 06:58:00 PM »
Hush puppies are yarn

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Offline Msturm

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Re: String silencer from raw wool?
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2016, 11:07:00 PM »
It works. Like others have said just grab a bunch tie it together and put it in between your string strands. Stay out of burrs and briars ( I get a lot goat hunting) They become a permanent part of your silencer.
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Offline savage1

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Re: String silencer from raw wool?
« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2016, 01:26:00 PM »
I got some fleece from a local farmer and I think its pound for pound quieter than anything. I been using rubber string silencers mostly but Im sporting the wool now.
I just put it on the string. No need to place it in string grooves.
Also, It didn't change the tune of the bow. Very light.

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