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Title: String material of Pope and Young era?
Post by: skychief on March 29, 2015, 12:13:00 AM

What material was used for strings back then?

Not sure when dacron came along.

Title: Re: String material of Pope and Young era?
Post by: LBR on March 29, 2015, 12:28:00 AM

I think it was mostly silk or linen? Dacron was trademarked in 1951.

Title: Re: String material of Pope and Young era?
Post by: Cavscout9753 on March 29, 2015, 12:29:00 AM

In Pope's book he mentions linen. I'm sure like all things there were radicals out there trying different things, but I think linen was an industry standard.

Title: Re: String material of Pope and Young era?
Post by: skychief on March 29, 2015, 12:46:00 AM

Thanks guys

Title: Re: String material of Pope and Young era?
Post by: JamesV on March 29, 2015, 07:49:00 AM

Don't know if it is still available but in the 60's I used waxed linen carpet thread and made strings.

James

Title: Re: String material of Pope and Young era?
Post by: Jakeemt on March 29, 2015, 07:53:00 AM

In "Hunting With The Bow and Arrow" pope notes that he uses #12 Barbours Linen. He apparently made string up to 90 strands.

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