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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

How To Make a Bow String - Continuous Loop Part 2

How To Make a Bow String - Continuous Loop Part 2 Tube. Duration : 15.02 Mins.


Part 1 - youtu.be Part 2 - youtu.be Part 3 - youtu.be Today we're going to be building a simple continuous loop bow string also known as an endless loop or single strand bowstring. This three part video will cover setting up a simple string jig, measuring bow length, securing the string bundles, serving the string bundles together, serving the string loops together and finishing the main part of the string. This second video covers serving the bundles together and preparing to serve the string loops together. I am using a no. 4 nylon serving thread, which is a heavy thread perfect for string loops. Here's one type of beeswax you can use. Many health food stores carry it for cosmetic purposes. You can also check candle stores. www.amazon.com Here's a video on how to build an inexpensive string server perfect for this string : youtu.be Here's how to put a center serving on a string : youtu.be If you want to make a counter-twist bow string, also referred to as a flemish string by some, check out this video : youtu.be Feel free to check out my books! Simple PVC Pipe Bows: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Forming PVC Pipe into Effective and Compact Archery Bows www.amazon.com The Impossible Bow: Building Archery Bows With PVC Pipe www.amazon.com The Backyard Bowyer: The Beginner's Guide to Building Bows www.amazon.com

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