Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Benvse on September 26, 2009, 01:28:27 pm

Title: Bow String
Post by: Benvse on September 26, 2009, 01:28:27 pm

I am new to building bows, and I like to know what would make a good bow string.

Title: Re: Bow String
Post by: Dano on September 26, 2009, 02:24:58 pm

B 50 is good for a start, you can get from any of the folks that sponsor here. Here's a link to help.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/ragiwarmbear/diy/flemish/flemish.html

Title: Re: Bow String
Post by: ricktrojanowski on September 27, 2009, 06:26:24 am

I agree, start with some b 50, when you get comfortable with that you can start with some natural materials like Dogbane, Sinew etc.

Title: Re: Bow String
Post by: woodstick on September 27, 2009, 11:40:46 am

i just got all my stuff to make strings and i use b50 and it works good for me.