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Title: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Steve O on May 09, 2011, 09:50:00 PM
I just got a new 3 pc TallTines longbow.  I have a very short time to get it ready for a bear hunt up in Manitoba.  Rather than have Brian send an extra string with it, I called up Josh Sowerby and ordered up one of his 450+ longbow strings.

 THE NEXT DAY  my Oliverstacy string showed up in the mail.  Every time I get something from Josh I am impressed with the quality and the service.  When you open up the package and you are greeted by all this great information, how can you not be impressed?

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/Post%20pics/838491f6.png)

Write down which bow the string is for on the back of that little tag and you are set for life!  Need a new string, using different nocks that are tight or loose?  You know exactly what you had and where to go with the new string.

I don't have time to post a bunch of detailed photos showing how perfect the loops and servings are, but they are all in Josh's ad in The Sponsors Classifieds here:

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=48;t=001135

Excellent product and value    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: BUCKY on May 09, 2011, 09:56:00 PM
That's the strings on my two Kanati's.
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: sawtoothscream on May 09, 2011, 10:00:00 PM
a bow i traded for has a oliver stacy string on it and they are nice. qaulity looks about the same as my SBD strings.  think ill order my next set from him
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Dirtybird on May 09, 2011, 10:13:00 PM
Very nice strings and very impressive service.
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: steadman on May 09, 2011, 11:04:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: magnus on May 10, 2011, 05:32:00 AM
Josh makes a great string and is very helpful with choosing the material you want!
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: doug77 on May 10, 2011, 06:29:00 AM
Josh,has great strings and service. I ordered some on a Fri. afternoon and had them Tue. afternoon

doug77
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: KentuckyTJ on May 10, 2011, 07:16:00 AM
Yep Josh, his strings and service are awesome.
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: 2treks on May 10, 2011, 07:43:00 AM
Thats the way it goes for me everytime, Josh does good!
Chuck
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Rick Wiltshire on May 10, 2011, 07:50:00 AM
:clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Whip on May 10, 2011, 08:11:00 AM
I've thought about trying to make my own strings, but with the quality and service that Josh provides I gave up on that idea.  He gets all of my business.
They are perfect!
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Over&Under on May 10, 2011, 10:28:00 AM
Josh gets all of my business as well...you just can't go wrong!
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: DannyBows on May 10, 2011, 10:41:00 AM
All my bows wear Josh's strings. Can't beat'em. I'm like Whip, I ocassionally think about starting to build my own, then realize I'd never get them better. I'd rather spend the time practicing.
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Bowmania on May 10, 2011, 11:07:00 AM
If Josh makes 'em, why does Oliver get credit?

Bowmania
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Green on May 10, 2011, 12:14:00 PM
Top Shelf strings.....Top Shelf man to do business with.
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Lechwe on May 10, 2011, 01:05:00 PM
These are the only strings that go on my Widows now.

Great service too.
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Oliverstacy on May 10, 2011, 01:39:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Bowmania:
If Josh makes 'em, why does Oliver get credit?

Bowmania
My wife asks the same question...   :knothead:  

Thanks for all the kind words!!!  I've been busy this year and looking forward to more.

Here's a small sample of strings that didn't make the grade (Oliver wasn't happy  :banghead:  ):

 (http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/IMG_2068.jpg)

Thanks,

Josh
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: 2treks on May 10, 2011, 05:00:00 PM
Nice looking nail polish Josh,  :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: FXJr on May 10, 2011, 05:05:00 PM
Josh makes a great string. I have his strings on all of my bows.
Frank X.
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: frankwright on May 10, 2011, 09:33:00 PM
They are all I have used lately. Very personalized service and unbelievably fast delivery.
I tell him no rush and they are in the mail the next day.
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: dan d on May 11, 2011, 12:18:00 AM
I just recieved 2 strings in the mail last week from Josh, I told him to take his time, I'm in no hurry, I recieved them in a few days !  And that was telling him to take his time !

  :thumbsup:  

I also asked him a million questions about going to fast flight string, he answered them all for me !
Dan
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Stone Knife on May 11, 2011, 04:00:00 AM
I never thought there was that much to making a proper string till I bought some from Josh. I'm very happy with those.
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Cocklebur on May 11, 2011, 08:05:00 AM
Received two strings from Josh yesterday. Fast service and a great sting.
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Hoyt on May 11, 2011, 11:21:00 AM
Great service, great strings..all I use.
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: BWD on May 11, 2011, 11:31:00 AM
Has done an excellent job for me, but it appears his nail polish could use a touch up.
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Reaper TN on May 11, 2011, 12:09:00 PM
I'm amazed that Josh is able to make such great strings and so quickly with two right hands.  I wonder if it effects his shooting?    :biglaugh:  

All my bows have Josh's strings on them too.  He's got all my string business for as long as he wants to build em'.
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Mike Vines on May 11, 2011, 01:49:00 PM
With Service like that, I have a new string maker.  My last one made the crappiest strings I ever shot.  I was the maker
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Arwin on May 11, 2011, 09:51:00 PM
Josh is SUPER awesome!! One heck of a good guy and builds a perfect string!   :cool:
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Hopewell Tom on May 13, 2011, 05:19:00 PM
Just exchanged a few e-mails today with Josh. One of his strings is in my future. This is another round of happy customers.
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Outwest on May 13, 2011, 10:25:00 PM
Josh

I sent you a pm on the 12th.
I am in need of some strings.

John
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Oliverstacy on May 13, 2011, 11:48:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Outwest:
Josh

I sent you a pm on the 12th.
I am in need of some strings.

John
John,

Sorry about that...I'm going to shoot you a PM when I get back to the house tonight.

It's been a crazy week...new car in the mix, just turned in a lease and purchased a new one today.  Long week!

Thanks,

Josh
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: frank bullitt on May 14, 2011, 07:33:00 PM
Wow, able to buy a new car building strings!  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Oliverstacy on May 14, 2011, 10:58:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by frank bullitt:
Wow, able to buy a new car building strings!   :biglaugh:  
Frank I wish  :biglaugh:  ...it's the fact I drive a 12 year old truck (proudly) that allows my wife to drive a new car!

Thanks,

Josh
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: bsoper on May 14, 2011, 11:22:00 PM
What awesome customer service!
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: Bob B. on May 14, 2011, 11:34:00 PM
I just got my new skinny D-10 string from Josh for my son's Mohawk 40lbs @28 inch, 64 inch long.

Results of new vs old string @ 30 inch draw ...

Old fast flight string produced the following: 157.5 - 162 FPS with arrows of varring weights
   
New D-10 skinny string produced the following: 164 - 170 FPS with same arrows.

515 grain arrow seem the best for hunting, flying about 167 FPS from a D bow at 46 pounds( at my draw).  I think that is pretty good stuff!!

WOW, that sure woke that Mowhawk up man!  It is real quiet, have way better preformance and looks awesome!!  Plus I recived it very quickly to boot!  

Thanks Josh, I love the string, so does my son!

Bob.
Title: Re: Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy
Post by: pete p on May 16, 2011, 10:28:00 AM
i watched Josh make some strings about 2AM in my living room a few yrs ago. The guy is meticulous and pays close attention to detail. O/S strings on all my bows from here on out...