Flemish strings?????

[Bradford]

I see all the post about the strings on here.  

What, if any, are the benefits of a home made flemish string?

I have been buying the standard black strings from the archery shop for the bows I build.

Will the flemish string be a larger diameter?  Does it shoot any better?

Thanks

[AKmud]

Customization is the reason I twist 'em up.  I can make whatever length I want with the number of strands I want and in the color(s) I want. (geez, I sound kinda picky!)  

[Bradford]

Yeah, colors is the big reason I was thinking of going this route... but am worried that if they are much fatter than standard string, I will have to redo all the knocks on my arrows.

[Don Stokes]

Bradford, there's no difference in the diameter of the strings. No worry there.

[Bradford]

Cool.. that was my main concern.  Thanks for the input.
Guess I need to make the string board and start buying some special thread.

[AKmud]

No string board needed...  Measure out your length needed, add 10" (for the loops) then make each progressive strand 1/4" longer on each end (to taper the splice) then commence "the twist".    

I've been using B-50 with good results.  It is waxed and pretty cheap in the 1/4# rolls.