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Offline Blacktail

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about linen strings
« on: August 02, 2008, 12:54:34 am »
now i might be getting this wrong but are linen strings good bad....and if its good where would i go to get some....when i was at the central oregon gathering i seen dave making some strings for a short bow he made....i hope this post is in the right area....i want to learn about string making but i dont know jack about it...so how do i get started  on strings....thanks john

Offline The Burnt Hill Archer

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Re: about linen strings
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2008, 09:09:16 am »
im not too good at explaining things, but i can tell you itll be kinda confusing untill you do it, then its a piece of cake. there are a bunch of tutorials on the web on how to do the flemish twist. somebody will chime in soon!

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Re: about linen strings
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2008, 12:17:38 pm »
Theres no quieter string than a linen one. :)

 Heres a supplier for you:
 
 http://www.pyrosupplies.com/shop/page/category/Category/647698bcca6b92aff582ef0260d5adfd.html
 
 

Offline stickbender

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Re: about linen strings
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2008, 04:19:05 pm »
   
     I have a flyer from Harbor Freight, that has 900' of flax thread, for sewing, etc. unwaxed is  $ 5.99 Waxed is $ 7.99 .  If you have a Harbor Freight near you, check if they have the same sale, or go on line.  HarborFreightusa.com .

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Offline Badger

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Re: about linen strings
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2008, 04:58:56 pm »
      i have always liked linen thread but the last couple of years there has been some very low quality linen on the market. The breaking strength is barely 1/2 of what it is advertised at. Pyro supplies is where I get my bad linen and they were not too helpful about taking it back regardless of the fact the breaking strength was advertised on their sight. Steve

Offline JackCrafty

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Re: about linen strings
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2008, 05:25:55 pm »
The linen string and thread I have tried has been weaker than I expected.  I think the problem is the expense of making string from long strand linen fibers.  IMO, everyone must be using short strand linen fibers. :-\
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Offline Traxx

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Re: about linen strings
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2008, 06:23:15 pm »
John,
If yer anythin like me,you need ta see it done,to really understand.LOL
In any case,heres a pretty good little deal on string makein.PS,i sent ya a PM.
http://www.geocities.com/salampsio/flemish1.htm

Offline n2everythg

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Re: about linen strings
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2008, 11:50:07 am »
I have heard that linen can be almost as strong and fast a string as dacron b50.
I switched from dacron to linen about 2 yrs ago. shot with it for 2 seasons.
It was very quiet. and I didnt really notice any difference in speed.

I bought my linen string from Pyro supply as well. This year I switched back to dacron due to breakage problems.

I shoot a lot but not a ton. I made all strings out of 8 strands of the Pyro bundle. Heavily waxed. the first string lasted approx 6-7 months with out breaking. however the next 2 breaks occurred really close together within a matter of months with out any increase in shooting. I reinforced the loop and timber hitch with 4 additional strands. All breaks were at full draw or just after release and were near the center of the string or just up from center.

Until I can either figure out why it is breaking at shot or find some stronger linnen or perhaps add more strands I am going to stay with dacron for this hunting season. Would like to shoot linnen but dont want to sacrifice a bow to it.
Just my experience.

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