endless string questions

[Renacs]

i have some 100% silk cord.  It's 60 # per cord. And my bow is 55#. So my question is that. Should i only have 2 runs of string on each side of the jig.  A total of 2 complete loops.   I also have some waxed linen that has a breaking point of 8# per thread. would that need to be too thick. in order to be good?

[Renacs]

And one other question.  Do you keep alot of pressure on the string while wrapping it the pins on the jig?

[JamesV]

for a 50-60lb long bow I use 14 strands of B50. Don't know about the silk string material you asked about. When I serve the end loops I keep the string very tight, trying to eleminate as much twist as possible. I put the finished string on the bow to serve the center serving. Hope this helps...............James

[LAR43]

I read somewhere the string should be 10X the weight of the bow . .

Larry