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Title: Bowstring material
Post by: Afgos on September 13, 2020, 02:03:32 AM

Good day gents what materials other than B50 and Fast Flight are good for making bowstrings? Here in SA those two materials aren't sold as far as I know so I'm looking for alternatives. Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Bowstring material
Post by: Afgos on September 13, 2020, 02:09:18 AM

I did another look and found some bowstring material locally. But I would still like to here of alternatives should the supply run out.

Title: Re: Bowstring material
Post by: KenH on September 13, 2020, 05:22:21 PM

Most of us buy bowstring material though the Internet few local suppliers.

Title: Re: Bowstring material
Post by: Longcruise on September 13, 2020, 07:53:50 PM

I've never used it  but linen thread was used in the past.   Also silk.  Never used that either.   Might be someone here who has done it.

Title: Re: Bowstring material
Post by: Afgos on September 14, 2020, 12:47:05 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys. Much appreciated.

Title: Re: Bowstring material
Post by: Pat B on September 14, 2020, 09:34:47 AM

I've heard some folks use one of the newer fishing lines to make up bow strings. I still prefer dedicated bow string material.

Title: Re: Bowstring material
Post by: Longcruise on September 14, 2020, 10:42:18 AM

Quote from: Pat B on September 14, 2020, 09:34:47 AM

I've heard some folks use one of the newer fishing lines to make up bow strings. I still prefer dedicated bow string material.

I  did that and it made a fine string.  If nothing else is available it's an option but the relative cost per yard is prohibitive. 

Had completely forgotten about that string until you mentioned it.