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Author Topic: Need help with skinny string  (Read 144 times)

Offline Ladams

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Need help with skinny string
« on: October 16, 2012, 10:59:00 AM »
I have built my own strings for years, Recently I tried to make a skinny string, I used to same setting on my string jig that I would have used for a normal string. but the string is way too long, What is the formula to build a skinny string on my jig that will end up the right length, Im am out of ideas,
Larry
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Offline 30coupe

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Re: Need help with skinny string
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2012, 11:06:00 AM »
I drop down an inch or two. I can check for sure when I get home from work. Fewer strands means the string won't shorten as much per twist, so you will have to start shorter. I have it marked on my jig. If someone doesn't help you before then, I will after 3:30.
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Offline JRY309

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Re: Need help with skinny string
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2012, 12:21:00 PM »
I usally drop down about an 1" to 1.5" for a skinny string.But it also depends on which string material I'm using.A 450+ doesn't stretch as much as a D97 when making one up.It's alittle bit trial and error getting the correct length then was I was used to on making strings.

Offline Ladams

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Re: Need help with skinny string
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2012, 02:39:00 PM »
Thanks 30coupe looking to here foward to hereing from you.JRY309 I am yousing Fastflight plus for my material.
Thanks guys
Soverign balistick 62"62#@28
Soverign balistick 62"60#@28
Krewson Snakey Osage 64" 52#@28
Seven lakes longbow 64" 59#@28
Moab 62"58#@28"
Big Jim thunderchild 58" 50@28"

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