tillering string problem

[DiGi]

How do I make one? I know it has to be slack on my bow (or is it still a stave?) but I can't find how to make one.

[Bevan R.]

I just twist a REALLY long one loop end bow string. then tie an bowline knot it the other end depending on the length of the bow I am working on.

I saw an interesting concept when I visited Kerry B a month ago. He does not use a long string. He uses an old bow press to hold the limb ends and uses a clamp to compress at the handle. I am going to convert my old compound bow press and make something like that.

Bevan R

[DEllis]

I just use a piece of parachute cord with a bowline loop tied in each end for the long string. Then a single loop string with a timber hitch for the rest of the tillering process.
Darcy

[DiGi]

But how do I make the loops and hitches?

[Pat B]

There is lots of info on the web about making Flemish twist strings. Maybe even some in our "How To" section. I use para cord with slip knots for my long string. Make it just longer than the bow. After that I use a Flemish twist string with one loop and a bowyers knot(timber hitch). This string can be used on any length bow by moving the timber hitck.

[DiGi]

I've looked in the How-To's and couldn't find anything with detail. What is a parachute cord? So there has to be 2 tillering stings? one for up to 8in then from then on the short one?

[toomanyknots]

"I just use a piece of parachute cord with a bowline loop tied in each end for the long string."

Same here. 500# breaking strength is like 5 bucks at places like walmart or lowes or even places like biglots. You want to make it as short as possible without having to actually brace the bow, too long and you will ruin your bow you are tillering. You also want to use the long string as least as possible. Just enough to not have any kinks or hinges. The second it looks braceable brace it on up and go from there.

[DiGi]

"I just use a piece of parachute cord with a bowline loop tied in each end for the long string."

Same here. 500# breaking strength is like 5 bucks at places like walmart or lowes or even places like biglots.

What is parachute cord called at those retail stores? I'm looking at their websites and I can't find it.

[Bevan R.]

I have never seen it at my walmart. found this on Amazon.

Bevan R

[DiGi]

So I can't use the B50 dacron that I'm going to use for the actual string? There is no way that I can use the flemish twist and the bowyers knot with that?

[Pat B]

All a tillering string is a string long enough to reach from tip to tip without stressing the bow. You can use the same string as your bow string later if you make it out of bow string material. Any other string or cord can be used for a tiller string if it is strong enough.
  I make my tiller string and my bow strings with a twisted loop  and a bowyers knot.

[DiGi]

Oh, that seems a lot easier. I'll do that. Thanks

[George Tsoukalas]

I use hardware store sash cord for the long string. Jawge