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Offline simson

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Re: Two plains sisters
« Reply #30 on: October 30, 2012, 10:07:12 am »
On this bows it is B50, But nowadays usually BCY 425 X
Here is my answer in your thread about FF:
I also switched from B50 to FF. In some cases, especially with lower dense wood, no good results (damaged bows). So one day I found BCY425X, and IMO this is a very good material with no creep and a bit of stretch witch is essential for primitve bows. Now I make all my strings with this material, strengthen it up at the ears with some short additional B50 leftovers. My strings are very thin, for example only 1,3 mm for a 70# bow, using2 x 6 strands.

There are allot of different FF out on the market, I'm interested what you guys are using ...


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Offline Hrothgar

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Re: Two plains sisters
« Reply #31 on: November 30, 2012, 11:56:00 am »
Simson, I'm just now getting around to checking out your bows and arrows. Beautiful work and attention to detail.
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Re: Two plains sisters
« Reply #32 on: December 01, 2012, 01:43:03 pm »
The arrows with the first bow are something to look at , but the second bow is what really catches my eye. Really caught my attention. Good job!
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