Endless loop bowstring

[Buemaker]

When making endless loop bowstrings do you put extra strands in the loops?

[Pat B]

Bue, I've never made an endless loop string but I believe the loops are wrapped with serving which would pad the loop.

[Eric Krewson]

If you make a 12 strand endless loop string you are only going to have 6 strands in the loop, the serving brings the diameter back up to be similar to a 12 strand flemish.

[Mad Max]

I like a endless loop but they can be a pain to make

[monterey]

My endless jig automatically puts two extra strands into the beginning loop since the first strand crosses the loop area twice and the last strand does the same.  Therefore, I pad the other loop two strands to make them equal. 

The only time loops get abused for me is with a tillering string on roughed in string nocks.

[Buemaker]

Okay thanks.

[Walt Francis]

I pad mine with 4/6 strands.  Rarely build Flemish any more, I am much more successful hitting the target length with an endless loop.

[trad_bowhunter1965]

I pad mine with 4/6 strands.  Rarely build Flemish any more, I am much more successful hitting the target length with an endless loop.

I am glad to know I am not the only one that's having trouble with making Flemish strings.