Double loop or bowyers knot?

[Del the cat]

Double loop for me, no slip, no wrongly set brace height, and it's quick.
Only down side is getting the right length, but an adjustable length tillering string will let you find that out.
Not very traditional, but I've always done it that way. I have done a Flemish twist linnen string just for the heck of it which was quite pretty...
Del

[George Tsoukalas]

I use old bow strings for tillering. After 20+ years of making and breaking I have a quite a few. They are double loopers though I have been known to tie a bowyer's not for tillering. If the bow has a reflex though I use FF ad those are too long and need a bowyer's knot. My shooting strings are B 50 double loopers. Jawge

[nclonghunter]

I like the loop and knot..knot stays tied onto the bow and it's there when I want it. By staying securely tied on it keeps the twist correct once it is "set" in. I also like hanging the bow on a peg, on the loop end, which keeps then hanging vertical. I can also quickly tell which end is up on a self bow. Nothing wrong with double end loops.
Be sure and tie a few extra strands into the ends for added strength when using either way. Will help keep it from breaking at the wear and stress spots...Good Luck

[CraigMBeckett]

A number of you seem to think that a lower loop will fall off. If you make it small enough to be tight(ish) the lower loop will never fall off.

Craig.

[Matt S.]

I prefer the double loop endless string. I have nails driven into my string making jig (just a 1x3x6 board) at different lengths so making a string the correct length for any particular bow is very quick and easy.