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Offline huntertrapper

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Re: Strings
« Reply #45 on: March 12, 2008, 10:46:03 pm »
for using B-50 how to you make or tie the loops at the ends of the string?
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Re: Strings
« Reply #46 on: March 12, 2008, 10:47:58 pm »
I braid a Flemish loop in one end and tie the other end to the bow with a timber hitch.
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Re: Strings
« Reply #47 on: March 12, 2008, 11:10:29 pm »
LOST?! ??? ;D flemish, sorta. timber hitch?
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Re: Strings
« Reply #48 on: March 12, 2008, 11:30:04 pm »
The timber hitch or bowyer's knot is traditionally used to tie the bottom end of the string off.



This link will show you how to braid the loop (you don't need the jig, just don't have the strands all the same length so that the ends line up. You want the ends to be staggered):

http://www.geocities.com/salampsio/flemish1.htm

You don't need the second loop, either-the timber hitch works great and is adjustable.



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Re: Strings
« Reply #49 on: March 12, 2008, 11:47:31 pm »
thanks a lot sir. :)
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Re: Strings
« Reply #50 on: March 14, 2008, 05:18:34 am »
 :)yes thanks,Hillbilly