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Offline GaryR

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Primitive string
« on: December 30, 2011, 07:10:04 pm »
I would really like to make a primitive (not B50) string. I've heard that I can do this from squirrel hide, but how? I don't expect anyone to tell me step by step, but where to find this info would be great.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Primitive string
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2011, 08:03:11 pm »
Gary, basically you make rawhide with a squirrel skin, strip it into a long lace, wet it and twist it up into a string.
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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: Primitive string
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2011, 08:10:50 pm »
I think I remember a pretty detailed description with some pictures in one of Al Herrin's books.
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Offline bubby

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Re: Primitive string
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2011, 08:54:53 pm »
there's a guy on youtube that builds bows that does a rawhide string, same principal, i don't remember his name, but he's in a wheelchair if that helps, maybe somebody here knows, Bub
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Offline Buckeye Guy

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Re: Primitive string
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2011, 09:39:57 pm »
I don't remember his name but it's a good video!
I also don't remember witch issue of PA had the article on it either!
Sorry , I have a hard time with names and nu.!
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Offline bubby

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Re: Primitive string
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2011, 05:20:23 am »
I found it, bcgrover, and also shinbone500, Bub
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Offline GaryR

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Re: Primitive string
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2012, 06:21:39 pm »
Thanx guys, now to the back yard with the pellet gun. I hope my daughter doesn't see me, she loves her squirrels.
Gary
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Primitive string
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2012, 11:02:57 am »
I love squirrels to Gary. In casseroles, fried, baked and of course squirrel fingers are sooo good. Your daughter is a smart girl!
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Offline sadiejane

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« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2012, 01:16:43 pm »
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