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Title: Custom String Makers...who do you recommend??
Post by: djanko on February 04, 2010, 04:10:00 PM
If you could only choose one string maker, who wouod it be??
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Post by: adeeden on February 04, 2010, 04:12:00 PM
Steve McQueen known on here as Frank Bullit!
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Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on February 04, 2010, 04:14:00 PM
Chad = LBR
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Post by: robtattoo on February 04, 2010, 04:18:00 PM
Oliverstacy. Josh builds the best strings I know of.
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Post by: SHOOTO8S on February 04, 2010, 04:21:00 PM
Absolutely nothing against some of the other string makers on TG,but if I needed someone to build me a string, I'd give Chad Weaver a call.....I know the kinda work he does.
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Post by: FerretWYO on February 04, 2010, 04:22:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by mysticguido:
Chad = LBR
Chad has mad me a few as well. They were top notch.

You will not find anyone on here say a bad thing one about oliverstacy.

Both top notch and both will help you out.
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Post by: mrpenguin on February 04, 2010, 04:27:00 PM
I'd recommend trying to twist your own! t's pretty simple and very relaxing to do.  3rivers sells a great dvd on it.
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Post by: djanko on February 04, 2010, 04:30:00 PM
I may do that...keep the recommendations coming.
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Post by: bentpole on February 04, 2010, 04:42:00 PM
Pierre Lucas SBD Strings
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Post by: Caleb the bow breaker on February 04, 2010, 04:55:00 PM
I have used Chad in the past, top notch work.  But have started making my own.  It is rewarding and fun.

Caleb
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Post by: Zradix on February 04, 2010, 05:02:00 PM
Chad was great. Good guy too.
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Post by: J. Adams on February 04, 2010, 05:03:00 PM
Another vote for Josh (aka Oliverstacy.)  He makes a great string     :thumbsup:
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Post by: CHAD on February 04, 2010, 05:08:00 PM
Josh(Oliverstacy) just built me a great string for my recurve.
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Post by: Lost Arra on February 04, 2010, 05:09:00 PM
+1 for mrpenquin.

Even if you buy one, it's a good idea to know how to make your own.
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Post by: Highlandwarrior on February 04, 2010, 05:11:00 PM
Hands down Josh (oliverstacy) I had a string I needed imediately, he stayed up through a work night making the ones I needed and I had them 2days after the call!
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Post by: coaster500 on February 04, 2010, 05:14:00 PM
I agree with bentpole, Pierre Lucas SBD Strings
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Post by: Chris Shelton on February 04, 2010, 05:24:00 PM
I would totally recommend myself, oo I mean yourself, lol.  Like mrpenquin and Lost arra said, it is great to make your own, plus if you buy even a couple small rolls of material, they will last one feller forever, you figure about 8 bucks a roll of b-50, I found d-97 for 15 bucks, fast flight is expensive(30), but those rolls will be enough for you to learn and probably make about 20 more strings!  I have made about 16 strings with those smaller rolls of b-50, and i still have plenty(15 strand strings).  Either way best of luck!
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Post by: Rick Butler on February 04, 2010, 05:36:00 PM
Josh (Oliver Stacey here). Picked up one of his strings at K-Zoo for my MOAB, very pleased with it.
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Post by: zipper bowss on February 04, 2010, 05:52:00 PM
Im sure any of the above mentioned folks will make you a fine string.BUT If I had to have someone make me a string it would be Pierre and JP Lucas of SBD strings.  :thumbsup:
Bill
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Post by: joevan125 on February 04, 2010, 06:02:00 PM
Chad weaver
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Post by: K. Mogensen on February 04, 2010, 06:04:00 PM
I'm not great yet but I'd still have to say myself.
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Post by: Tsalagi on February 04, 2010, 06:20:00 PM
Linda Brackenbury makes some very fine Flemish twist strings. Always got outstanding service from her.
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Post by: azhunter on February 04, 2010, 06:37:00 PM
Oliverstacy and SBD both make great strings.
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Post by: swampdrummer on February 04, 2010, 06:52:00 PM
Nuther vote for Oliverstacy. I picked him by chance out of all the fine string makers here and I haven't had to go any further!
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Post by: DannyBows on February 04, 2010, 06:53:00 PM
Josh(Oliverstacy). Superb Strings!! Great Service!
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Post by: MSwickard on February 04, 2010, 06:54:00 PM
I wanted to play with some new material D97, but didn't want to invest in spools to make up a string in a material I wasn't sure I'd like.

Steve McQueen (frank bullit)came to the rescue and made me up a 12 w/ padded loops 3 lay flemmish in Dyan 97 for my LaClair Grayling Spirit.  Excellent string that brought the Grayling Spirit back to life from the FF that was on it.  

Tell him what you need and he will make it happen.  Quick turn also.

Mike
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Post by: dan d on February 04, 2010, 06:56:00 PM
add another vote for Josh (Oliver Stacey) I bought a quiver from him and he made me up a string, still using it ! I will stick with Josh.
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Post by: kuch on February 04, 2010, 07:17:00 PM
djanko, if your looking for a high performance ff string...you did not specify...then sbd ...check out their website and testimonials.
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Post by: Covey on February 04, 2010, 08:17:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by adeeden:
Steve McQueen known on here as Frank Bullit!
I agree, Steve is a great guy to deal with and makes great string's to! Jason
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Post by: JimmyC on February 04, 2010, 08:42:00 PM
Can't beat Champion Custom bowstrings aka Chad Weaver.  Another overlooked provider is Tollgate Bowhunting Supply.  Both are top notch in the service department and both sponsors here.
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Post by: mrpenguin on February 04, 2010, 08:47:00 PM
I have seen some nice strings from 3Trees Custom Strings.
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Post by: Jason Kendall on February 04, 2010, 09:08:00 PM
3trees, LBR, SBD, the quaility cant get any better on any of them, they are all great! I have Oliverstacy making me a 450+ to try now and by the looks of his pictures I am sure it will be right there with the others. Top of the line!
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Post by: BD on February 04, 2010, 09:26:00 PM
SBD
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Post by: Cmalone1 on February 04, 2010, 09:49:00 PM
Add a new one...Steve(bearbowmanflemishstrings)...Have ordered three from him so far and his work is really nice!!
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Post by: knife river on February 05, 2010, 12:56:00 AM
Lots of top-drawer string makers have been mentioned, but I just got a pair from SBD.  As good as they come.  I hope they're in business for years -- I'll sure be back for more!    :readit:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Gordy on February 05, 2010, 06:06:00 PM
LBR !     :thumbsup:
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Post by: LBR on February 05, 2010, 06:17:00 PM
Thanks folks--I really do appreciate it.


Chad
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Post by: str8jct on February 05, 2010, 09:23:00 PM
I make a good one,  It is very easy to learn with right teacher or instructional video.
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Post by: Sunriser on February 06, 2010, 07:20:00 AM
I'll add another vote for Chad -- His craftsmanship is top-notch, and he's truly a pleasure to do business with -- great strings, great service.
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Post by: 684Kevin on February 06, 2010, 11:07:00 AM
Robert DeMatteo in Grove City, OH makes a great Brownell AstroFlight String.  RADhunter is his member name.
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Post by: Rooselk on February 06, 2010, 11:14:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by mysticguido:
Chad = LBR
Ditto. Chad's strings are outstanding. In fact I have a couple of bows I picked up that need strings so I'll be placing an order with Chad soon.
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Post by: Mike Bolin on February 06, 2010, 11:16:00 AM
Steve aka frank bullit  :thumbsup:
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Post by: dagwood64 on February 06, 2010, 11:24:00 AM
SBD strings. It is silent but deadly.
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Post by: Gordon martiniuk on February 06, 2010, 11:55:00 AM
Other than myself""" I would say Chad he allways comes up with the right answers whenever anybody askes Questions  and is allways trying to help... People like him is why  Trad Gang on top!  :readit:    :wavey:    :clapper:
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Post by: Andy G on February 06, 2010, 04:54:00 PM
I have to say Chad (LBR)ben making my for years
thank

AndyG
B4K.org
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Post by: Flying Dutchman on February 07, 2010, 04:34:00 AM
Another vote for SBD strings Pierre Lucas.Great strings and great people!
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Post by: tradtusker on February 07, 2010, 05:29:00 AM
SBD strings by Pierre Lucas

 http://www.sbdbowstrings.com/index.html

They are in My Opinion the best strings iv used to date. Very neatly and accurately made, custom to your needs.

A quality string can really transform a bow, and bring out the most performance. Silent but deadly strings are top shelf!
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Post by: david janssen on February 07, 2010, 06:33:00 AM
I'll second Steve Smith (bearbowman) Steve does beautiful work.And a great guy also.