string making newbie needs help !

[mand0ralen]

hi all,

just got all the stuff to make a B55 flemish string for my longbows (really wanting to test this string material !).

I will try to make one for my 64" Longbow that i draw at #38@28.

My question: what lenght of string should i start with using the B55 stuff (not sure of stretch) and what number of strands should i begin with considerring that i would like a low nmber of strand to keep speed up.

Thanx in advance, you help will be very apreciated !

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[slivrslingr]

Flemish or endless loop?  If flemish, your jig should be setup so you build the string to the bow length, so use the 64" peg.  For a light weight bow like you are shooting, 12 strands would work, maybe 10.  I'm not a pro string builder, but from my experience this should be ok for you.

[JRY309]

For a lightweight bow like 38#@28 you will be fine with 10 strands.I usally use 12 strands of B50 or B55 for bows 50# and under,40# and under I'll use 10 strands.Have you made strings before? The "Doin the Twist DVD" is a good string making DVD,it can be quite helpful in building strings.

[Grey Taylor]

Not to contradict sliveslingr but different jigs can be set up different ways.
The jigs I make are set to make actual string length. The 64 peg would make a 64" string.
You'll want to check your jig's directions to see what it will do.

Guy

[mand0ralen]

hello all,

thanks for all these informations.

will try to make a 10 strands one.

i will be using the TG jig design

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[mand0ralen]

hello all,

by the way, won't 10 strands of B55 harm the string nocks even if it's FF reinforced ?

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