Anybody using 10 strand B50 strings for 45#recurve? I just made one up,my chart says 45-55 10 to 12 strands.It seems scary thin.

I usally make a 12 strand B50 for bows under 50#,I have done a 10 strand for my old 45# recurve.But I prefer a 12 strand for my nock fit,I didn't see any advantage going to a 10 strand in dacron.

I don't care for tiny strings, especially dacron.  More stretch, less durability.  'Course the only way to know if you'll like it is to experiment.

Just made a 12 strand tonight and was thinking the same thing about making a 10 strand. I was making mine for a #45 bow as well.

Maybe not for a 45# bow but I did make a 10 strand for my daughters 20# recurve.

Before serving the center I run 3 strands of B50 to give me the nock fit that I want.

On my 2 bows in my sig line I use 12 strand & first serve the center with some B50 then serve with #4, gives me the nock fit I want & is pretty darned durable.

I don't worry much about my serving.I usually tie a knock above and below my arrow.Dental floss between builds to my knock size.
 The string stretched so much I could play a tune on it if I knew how.I think it will be a challenge to quiet it down.

I've always used 14 strands for a 45 pound bow. It makes my nocks fit better that way.

imo, 10 strands of dacron is too few for a 45# holding weight bow.  go with 12 strands or better yet make it 14 strands.  or best yet, if it's a modern stick bow, ditch the dacron and use an 8 strand hmpe string with padded loops and don't look back.  

Not everyone prefers hmpe strings.  Go wilth 14 strands and you will always be safe.

Better safe then sorry,may save this one for a lighter bow.