First Flemish

[ckanous]

Made my first flemish last night and it turned out to long. Did some research on jigs and seen where some plans mihgt be AMO. I noticed 3 differant jig measurements including mine and wonder if that is the problem. I'm talking my string was a couple inches longer than it should have been. Kinda sux becaause I put building a string off thinking how hard it would be and it really wasn't but its not right either. Now what?

[portugeejn]

I just made a string jig from some internet plans.  The measurements are off about 2" if I follow the formula that came with it, so I've made adjustments by making more strings and keeping good notes on what I did.  Usually I will get it on the second try, but sometimes it takes 3 strings before I get one the length I would consider acceptable.  

Once I got a few strings made that turned out the right length, I used the notes I kept when making them to mark my string jig accordingly.  Now I use a flexible tape measure (the kind tailors use) to measure nock to nock, and they come out right.  The good news is, while I got my jig adjusted accordingly, I really learned how to make a decent string!
Ron

[Eric Krewson]

My string jig makes them 1" longer than they should be. If I want a 64" string I put my peg in the 63" hole and the string comes out just right. Everyone has a different formula for making loops  and this varies the finished string length. Once you get the right formula for your jig, your strings will come out just right.

[LBR]

It just takes some practice, especially with flemish.  Everyone is a little different, so even using the same jig you might get a different length than the next guy.  I measure before I start my second loop--works for me.

Chad

[gwhunter]

I built a jig.  Strings come out about 1/2 - 1 inch too long.  But I like mine tight twisted, sit it works plenty good.

[Biff]

Goofed up my post, sorrey!