flemish string

stack · August 25, 2014, 11:21:00 AM

So I twisted up a 16 strand Flemish string for my great Northern Ghost and it came out 1.5 inches short. Formula I used was 60" plus 17" divided by 2 minus .5 which said I should use my 38" peg. I use 12" from end to start my twist for the loops.Could it be I am twisting my strands to tight or is the way they should come out so they can stretch into the right length?

macbow · August 25, 2014, 11:55:00 AM

I have found that we each twist at our own rate.
So adjust the formula to fit your style.
Easier than trying to vary your twist.

frank bullitt · August 25, 2014, 12:23:00 PM

Is this 1.5" short before any tension on the string?

Mac is also right about everyone is different on the twists and measurements of their jigs.

With a 12" in start, I would untwist it and try a little shorter for the loops.

stack · August 25, 2014, 12:29:00 PM

Yes it was 1.5 short before any stretching. I have it now stretched about from a 8.5 brace height to 7.5. I am hoping it will stretch another .5 to my actual brace height of 7". If it goes like some of my other strings it will stretch forever. I made a string for my long bow and it seems to stretch .250 to .5 after every 100 arrows or so. Not sure whats up with this one. I have shot probably 500 arrows on it and it is still stretching.

LBR · August 25, 2014, 12:58:00 PM

What material did you use?

stack · August 25, 2014, 01:24:00 PM

B50

LBR · August 25, 2014, 02:30:00 PM

Yes, it will stretch, especially if you shoot in the heat.

Ray Lyon · August 25, 2014, 03:03:00 PM

After allowing to stretch on a strung bow, I take a small piece of leather and pinch the string with it and rub up and down to generate a little heat. This will stretch it to almost broken in length and then fine tune after shooting a couple of sessions.

stack · August 25, 2014, 03:06:00 PM

All great info Thanks, Ray what part of TC are you in? We have property in Rapid City. Will be up there in November hunting.

Ray Lyon · August 26, 2014, 09:08:00 AM

South East side of town. If you're ever in the area from May 1 to September 30, there's a great 3-D range on Elk Lake Road, not a mile north of M-72 (just east of Williamsburg), on the east side of the road. Look for the 12 foot long arrow sticking out of the ground. It's a 30 target range and costs $12, but it's well worth it. Sign up forms and lockbox for money is right at the start to the course.