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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: kiltedcelt on April 05, 2009, 08:24:15 pm

Title: Anybody made a Flemish twist tillering string?
Post by: kiltedcelt on April 05, 2009, 08:24:15 pm: I have a Fastflight tillering string I bought from a supplier and I've used it making a few bows but I can't stand it. The way it was made I have a heck of a time getting a bowyer's knot tied in it and subsequently undoing that knot. The way the thing was made it was waxed with one loop served and the other end simply folded flat or something. If I wanted to make Dacron B50 string using a Flemish twist how many strands should I make it and how long do you think it should be for use on bows that will be as long as 70" NTN?
Title: Re: Anybody made a Flemish twist tillering string?
Post by: artcher1 on April 05, 2009, 09:15:43 pm: First, you want a tillering string that's as short as possible. So if you're making up different length bows then you might want to make up several different length tillering strings. Personally, I like the double loop tillering strings. Mostly I use old 12-14 strand double loop bow strings for tillering strings. I do have a 16 strand double loop tillering string made up for longer bows. I'm probably not pulling more than 35-40# with my tillering strings (up to or just past what would be my normal brace height on the tillering board) before I go to my permanent string. Hope that helps.

ART B
Title: Re: Anybody made a Flemish twist tillering string?
Post by: Pat B on April 05, 2009, 11:48:04 pm: I use a piece of parachute cord with a slip knot in each end for a tiller string. I can adjust the length by moving one knot. I make all my bow strings with one loop and timber hitch(bowyers knot) at the other end.
Title: Re: Anybody made a Flemish twist tillering string?
Post by: DustinDees on April 06, 2009, 01:54:17 am: i do the same as Pat B. mine is plain 150# nylon rope, it stretches a little but works fine for long string.i only use it to get my brace height up and go to full brace from there on. hope this helps.

Dustin D
Title: Re: Anybody made a Flemish twist tillering string?
Post by: GregB on April 06, 2009, 08:39:43 am: I've made 20 or so flemish style tillering strings the last couple of weeks for the Tn. Classic. Large loop on one end, and timberhitch for adjusting to different lengths on the other. Works great!
Title: Re: Anybody made a Flemish twist tillering string?
Post by: TRACY on April 06, 2009, 08:56:39 am: I use the same, large loop and timber hitch on the other.

Tracy
Title: Re: Anybody made a Flemish twist tillering string?
Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 06, 2009, 02:03:57 pm: I use old double loopers. I have them of varying sizes from failed bows. :) Jawge
Title: Re: Anybody made a Flemish twist tillering string?
Post by: Hillbilly on April 06, 2009, 02:07:41 pm: I use clothesline rope for tillering strings.
Title: Re: Anybody made a Flemish twist tillering string?
Post by: John K on April 06, 2009, 02:19:14 pm: I use my bow stringer with the leather cups for my long string. Then do as GregB does.
Title: Re: Anybody made a Flemish twist tillering string?
Post by: Kegan on April 06, 2009, 02:29:32 pm: LIke Pat and Dustin I just use parachute cord, with a loop tied at one end and a bowyer's knot at the other.