linen string

[adb]

I'm looking for a source for an authentic linen or hemp string for a warbow. Can anyone help me out? Thanks!

[YewArcher]

Do you want to make it yourself or are you looking to have one made?

Here is one way that I do it:





That is a timber hitch on each side with a linen string that has reinforced ends. Its pretty easy to make. Or you can do the more conventional loops. Whats the weight of your bow?

Steve

[adb]

I was kinda hoping to make myself a string, if possible. Where do you get suitable linen for string making? My bow is 80#, 74" NTN, horn nocks.

[YewArcher]

This is where I get mine:

http://www.pyrosupplies.com/shop/page/product_detail/Product/2435a34984cf4295d42812e2c6ca665f.html

I have tested it on bows up to 100# with no troubles. You need to reinforce the nock area with extra linen strands fr strenght.

Steve

[Far East Archer]

Steve,

Can you tell me the string diameter? I mean the individual strand from the spool if possible.
How many strands do you use for your 100# bow?

Also, is there anything wrong with the 8 ply string other than you get less material?
I think it might be worth it when considering how much stronger it is.

Alex

[adb]

Thanks, Steve
Much appreciated!

[Knocker]

It seems like the stuff with bees wax might be good for bowstrings too?  Has anyone tried that?

Keith

[Marc St Louis]

The pyro linen used to be good but the last batch I got would not be good enough for a heavy weight bow

[adb]

Hey, Marc
Where are you purchasing your linen?