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Offline stuckinthemud

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how many 18/3 linen strands
« on: July 23, 2016, 11:23:28 am »
Hi All.

I am twisting up a few 50# strings out of 18/3 linen waxed thread.  I used 12 strands for the first but it looks very thick; how many strands would you use for a 65" ntn 50# self-bow?

Andrew
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Offline Badger

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Re: how many 18/3 linen strands
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2016, 11:54:25 am »
  I always test breaking strengh and go 6 times the bow weight. If I rememeber right I used about 28 strands of 18/3. linen varies a lot in strength so you really do have to test. If you have a string follow bow about 4 times bow weight should work.
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Offline TimothyR

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Re: how many 18/3 linen strands
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2016, 09:58:15 pm »
I've made 18/3 strings with 16 strands. I'd definitely test it. I've used 12 strand and it broke on me.
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