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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Endless or splice?
« on: August 14, 2012, 05:20:31 pm »
I would like to know what some experienced (both ways) folks think about each type of string. This is based on a hunting bow. Consider all things. Time to make, cost, usage, noise, size, adjustability and so on. I have never used and endless loop and wondered if Im missing the boat by twisting away. Thanks
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Offline Slackbunny

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Re: Endless or splice?
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2012, 05:52:25 pm »
I use flemish twist strings and I have no complaints. But I'm like you and I have never used an endless string. I look forward to hearing what others have to say.
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Offline Pat B

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« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2012, 07:08:41 pm »
A Flemish twist string is more durable and quieter but a bit slower than an endless string. I prefer a Flemish twist string for the first two reasons and because it is more traditional.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Endless or splice?
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2012, 09:38:37 pm »
Well I guess thats that then. Quiet and durable are what I was interesed in mostly. Im always looking for a new mouse trap and havent played with strings at all. Just keep twisting the same way I always have. It would probably shock me if I knew how many strings I have made for me and others over the 14 years I have known how.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Endless or splice?
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2012, 01:46:47 am »
...and me over 25 to 30 years.  ::)  Making strings is easy. You can do it with your eyes closed once you learn how...and it ain't that hard. I'm surprised a string maker can make a living.  :o
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Offline gstoneberg

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Re: Endless or splice?
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2012, 06:52:54 am »
Best thing about a Flemish string is it can be done with no jig. I don't know how you'd make an endless loop string without a jig. Too much serving required on the endless too.

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Re: Endless or splice?
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2012, 01:14:09 pm »
I like the flemish here lately I've been leaning toward the three ply ones. Ron
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