Hey stringmakers

jrbows · January 08, 2012, 09:05:00 AM

Do any of you guys that build strings serve from string loops down toward main serving(over the tapers) a couple of inches? If so what are pros and cons or why should this be done or not done? THANKS in advance for any replies.

LBR · January 08, 2012, 10:00:00 AM

If you are referring to flemish, I've never seen anyone serve them anywhere but in the center. There's no reason for it, unless you just like the look. It won't serve any real purpose, and will most likely be noisier on a recurve.

Chad

Dimondback · January 08, 2012, 07:32:00 PM

If you have to unwind one loop to adjust the string length for some reason, it would make it a real pain to do so and waste a lot of expensive serving material. I have had to do this on some of my strings that I have made. Although as I have gained a little more experience it has not happened in a while.

jrbows · January 09, 2012, 09:56:00 AM

ttt

bornagainbowhunter · January 09, 2012, 10:53:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by LBR:
If you are referring to flemish, I've never seen anyone serve them anywhere but in the center. There's no reason for it, unless you just like the look. It won't serve any real purpose, and will most likely be noisier on a recurve.

Chad

My thoughts exactly.

God Bless,
Nathan

RkyMtn Joe · January 09, 2012, 11:15:00 AM

I don't think I've ever seen a flemish string that had the loops served---nor the "tapers" either. I can't imagine why anyone would want to do that.

Of course, an "endless loop" string requires that the loops be served, at least so far as I have ever seen.

jrbows · January 09, 2012, 01:31:00 PM

Thanks guys was fishing for several different opinions so I brought the topic back up again this morning shouldn't need to do it again.

Oliverstacy · January 09, 2012, 05:54:00 PM

I have not been making strings as long as other but I have not done this on a flemish twist string.

Thanks,

Josh

frank bullitt · January 09, 2012, 06:34:00 PM

In "Hunting with the Bow and Arrow", Saxton Pope, describes of this, saying wrap carpet thread at the fork of the loop.

Also continue the wrap down the neck, to protect fom abrasion!

Now, I have also read this being done by others of old. But we must remember the materials used, in the day!

With todays threads, no need, it won't hurt. Just adds weight, time and waste of material. IMO.