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Author Topic: Which flemish string DVD?  (Read 453 times)

Offline Raineman

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Which flemish string DVD?
« on: January 05, 2008, 11:54:00 AM »
"Doin' the twist" or  3R's "Crafting traditional flemish strings"

I'm ordering one or both of them from 3R today. Anybody got any recommendations?

Offline Grey Taylor

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Re: Which flemish string DVD?
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2008, 12:09:00 PM »
I've never seen the 3 River's DVD but Chad's Doin' the Twist is top notch and will teach you what you need to know.

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Offline X2

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Re: Which flemish string DVD?
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2008, 12:14:00 PM »
Doin the twist has a lot more info in it.  The 3 rivers one will make a basic string, but does not cover a lot of things you need to know to make a good string.
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Offline CJC

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Re: Which flemish string DVD?
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2008, 12:17:00 PM »
doin the twist for sure. it is superior.

Offline Raineman

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Re: Which flemish string DVD?
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2008, 03:27:00 PM »
Twist it is, thanks everyone.

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Re: Which flemish string DVD?
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2008, 03:36:00 PM »
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Offline BByrd

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Re: Which flemish string DVD?
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2008, 03:37:00 PM »
I learned by the book, 'Laying In' by MArtin Maynard. I think it makes you understand completely how to make the best quality strings. One of the things he talks about is counter-twisting the hanks of string before starting the second loop. This is the only way to really get a 'fused' string where all the strands lay in one bundle. Have you ever seen a flemish that looks like two cords wrapped around each other? That's not the correct way to do it, Maynard shows you how. PLus, I think the jig that he suggests and his methods allow you to create a very consistent string, moreso than by just doing it in your hands.  _BAxter

Offline highnoonhunter

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Re: Which flemish string DVD?
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2008, 05:43:00 PM »
Another vote for "Doin the twist"!

It's a great DVD!

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Offline Jon Stewart

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Re: Which flemish string DVD?
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2008, 05:48:00 PM »
Chad Weavers "Doing the Twist" is top notch as is Chad.

Offline JRY309

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Re: Which flemish string DVD?
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2008, 05:58:00 PM »
Doing the twist has alot of info from flemish twist to endless loop.Great DVD

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