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Offline bow101

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Simple string jig
« 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
If any of you know of a simpler way let me know.?
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Offline bow101

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Re: Simple string jig
« Reply #2 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..
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Re: Simple string jig
« Reply #3 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.