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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Hawkdancer on April 01, 2018, 10:47:39 pm

Title: FF string building
Post by: Hawkdancer on April 01, 2018, 10:47:39 pm

Getting ready to make new strings for my old fg longbow (45#)(Ol' Glassy) and my Osage selfbow (46#) that I got from Badger ( Transdex).  Thought to use FF at about 8 strands. Endless loop.  Standard serving on the loops and the thicker FF serving in the nocking area.  Ol' Glassy probably won't mind a new type string, but what about the Osage!  Is the FF too strong?
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: FF string building
Post by: osage outlaw on April 01, 2018, 11:18:45 pm

You might want to stick with B50 on the old bow. 

Title: Re: FF string building
Post by: Hans H on April 02, 2018, 01:49:00 pm

I always use FF at all self bows, some with 6, others with 8 strands "BCY 452", but always flemish. to save the nocks I give 3 short extra strands in the "ears", never had a problem
Hans

Title: Re: FF string building
Post by: Stick Bender on April 02, 2018, 02:31:29 pm

 I'm with Clint on using B50 on the old bow a lot of those where not rated for FF !

Title: Re: FF string building
Post by: Hawkdancer on April 02, 2018, 11:19:08 pm

Not sure how old the Osage(Transdex) is - the old fg. Is at least 65 years old, but solid fg!  The shop owner said in '57 that you could close a car door on it, and then go get your car door fixed after shooting all day.  They made tough cars back then! >:D. Guess I just have to decide what color string I want in B50.  Plan to keep both as possible hunting bows.  Thanks for he info, any one else weigh in!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: FF string building
Post by: bubby on April 02, 2018, 11:26:54 pm

Send mullet a pm, he is the old glass bow expert