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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bow101 on November 08, 2012, 03:55:24 pm

Title: Simple string jig
Post by: bow101 on November 08, 2012, 03:55:24 pm

I was searching on here but could not find a post on simple string jigs.
Although I found this on http://poorfolkbows.com/flemish1.htm (http://poorfolkbows.com/flemish1.htm)
If any of you know of a simpler way let me know.?

Title: Re: Simple string jig
Post by: Josh Wilson on November 08, 2012, 04:16:40 pm

I like how he teaches to make them

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwX4Q22D978&list=PLEC7CA0FC0B0A25F4&index=6

Here's part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukiPRoLqwcA&list=PLEC7CA0FC0B0A25F4&index=7

I also found these videos helpfull too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RvOwm4wnwU&list=PLEC7CA0FC0B0A25F4&index=9

Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sob-o7jnIzc&list=PLEC7CA0FC0B0A25F4&index=10

Title: Re: Simple string jig
Post by: bow101 on November 08, 2012, 04:22:17 pm

Cheers,
I don't like the second one though I'm limited to sapce it looks like the jig is 6 feet long.
I think I'll go with poorfolksbow that jig is all over the internet..

Title: Re: Simple string jig
Post by: 1Brotherbill on November 08, 2012, 06:38:22 pm

For a Flemish bow string you really don't need a jig.  I never use one. 

What I do is measure out the strands I need depending on the bow weight stagger them by one inch and begin the twisting from there.  I usually go twenty inches longer than the bow length.  It all depends on how vigorous you are with the twisting for how long the strings need to be.  That has been my experience. 

I also twist the strands all the way down the string and put a timber hitch on the bottom.  Allows for adjustment in the long run. 

I know there is a way to put loops on both ends but I like the double or triple color twist all the way down the string.