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Title: looking for somebody to build me a bowstring
Post by: Justin Falon on July 14, 2009, 07:36:00 PM
Anybody interested in building me a 3 ply dacron bowstring for my 94# Howard Hill longbow?

Thanks.

justin
Title: Re: looking for somebody to build me a bowstring
Post by: razorsharptokill on July 14, 2009, 09:34:00 PM
Check the classifieds there are a few string makers in there. I got one that way and it is very nicely made.
Title: Re: looking for somebody to build me a bowstring
Post by: owlbait on July 14, 2009, 10:00:00 PM
oliverstacy made me 2 strings for St. Jude donation and they were great.
Title: Re: looking for somebody to build me a bowstring
Post by: Jesse Peltan on July 14, 2009, 10:12:00 PM
It's not hard to make them. Check here for the tutorial on a string jig. You just need a 1by4 or 2b4 and some nails to make one. Artifical sinew is $8 a roll and makes great bowstrings. The breaking strength of the artifical sinew is #70 so I would use 8 or 9 strands.
Title: Re: looking for somebody to build me a bowstring
Post by: Oliverstacy on July 14, 2009, 11:26:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by owlbait:
oliverstacy made me 2 strings for St. Jude donation and they were great.
Thanks...I haven't made a three bundle yet, I think that is what he is asking for.  I have made about 40+ strings in the last 14 days or so.

I'd build a two bundle if I knew how many strands were needed.  I'm assuming you'd need close to 20 strands or more of Dacron.  

I'm also assuming the bow is not FF approved, if it were a 14-18 strand would be good.

Josh
Title: Re: looking for somebody to build me a bowstring
Post by: MSwickard on July 15, 2009, 03:25:00 PM
left you a PM

Mike
Title: Re: looking for somebody to build me a bowstring
Post by: JimmyC on July 25, 2009, 12:11:00 AM
Tollgate Bowhunting Supply, a sponser here, is a wonderful place to order up a bow string.
Title: Re: looking for somebody to build me a bowstring
Post by: Big Ed on July 25, 2009, 07:24:00 AM
search up Bearbowman. Steve makes a top notch string. Ed
Title: Re: looking for somebody to build me a bowstring
Post by: crookedwoody on July 25, 2009, 09:05:00 AM
WHAT LENGTH AND HOW MANY STRAND?I WILL CHECK MY COLORS.TO SEE WHAT I HAVE...CHRIS
Title: Re: looking for somebody to build me a bowstring
Post by: crookedwoody on July 25, 2009, 01:44:00 PM
YOUR STRING IS DONE.SEND ME PM, WITH ADDRESS.I WILL MAIL OUT MON.COLORS ARE BLACK,TAN AND GREEN.IT LOOKS GOOD BUT BIG.USED SMALLER SERVINGWOOD ARROW NOCKS SNAP ON TIGHT.