strings

[Pat B]

I've used a bowyers knot for 30 years with B-50 string and never had a string break; 14 strand x 2 ply for bows up to 65#.

[willie]

Willie, that doesn't look like a Boyers Knot(Timber Hitch) to me

it's not, it is just what I use for a bowyers knot. the tail reverses around the standing line to double the loop. lots of ways to  finish it off depending on how permanent you want to make it. two half hitches is shown in the photo.
bubby is right, in that some knots weaken the line more than others. This hitch in particular is one of the worst for that, but it can be easily untied while under tension. Just plan accordingly...
I do not expect that google would help you with what is a local name for a commonly used knot around here. Just don't know what the rest of the world calls it.

actually the gangion knot and the korean knot, as shown in Loon's pic, are very similar. basically a slip knot with the running end tucked back into the knot a bit differently.

[DC]

Willie, that doesn't look like a Boyers Knot(Timber Hitch) to me

it's not, it is just what I use for a bowyers knot. the tail reverses around the standing line to double the loop. lots of ways to  finish it off depending on how permanent you want to make it. two half hitches is shown in the photo.
bubby is right, in that some knots weaken the line more than others. This hitch in particular is one of the worst for that, but it can be easily untied while under tension. Just plan accordingly...
I do not expect that google would help you with what is a local name for a commonly used knot around here. Just don't know what the rest of the world calls it.

actually the gangion knot and the korean knot, as shown in Loon's pic, are very similar. basically a slip knot with the running end tucked back into the knot a bit differently.

Think I got it now. There's another strand hiding behind that tail.

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I like making strings!

[Del the cat]

I like making strings!

Go and stand in the corner! 
Del

[FilipT]

Del, do you use double loop strings for your warbows?

[FilipT]

I saw ad for a fishing Spectra braid. Brand name is Power Pro and it comes in thicknesses from 0.10 to 0.56 mm. Most important thing here is the price. Whatever meters / 2 = price. So I can get 300 meters for 150 Croatian Kuna which is about 24$.

Would this be a good choice for a string material? Spectra is supposed to be non-creep material. I should probably put a lot of wax on it but is it any good?

[PatM]

Yes it is very good and despite being slick it still twists up well with wax.

[FilipT]

Cool. Have you tried specifically fishing braid or Spectra specifically made for bowstrings that comes pre waxed?

[PatM]

I am talking about the fishing line. Bowstring spectra is well proven. You're not experimenting with that.

[BowEd]

Once someone settles in on a certain type of string material they usually stay with it if they like it.Mine as far as FF material goes is FF plus from an archery supply business.

[FilipT]

Beadman, I would too if there was someone selling bowstring material in Croatia. Until now I bought always pre made FF strings that come in lengths for bows up to 70" ntn. Since I want to make longer bows (warbows) I must have access to good, strong and relatively cheap material so fishing braid presented itself as one of these choices. Ordering from abroad is not so good because of excessive shipping rates.

Pat, what diameter do you recommend, 0.40 mm enough and making 14,16 strand strings from it?

[PatM]

Just go by the listed pound test to establish string count. Keep in mind even the heavier pound test is still very thin.

[Del the cat]

Del, do you use double loop strings for your warbows?

I make continuous loop strings. These have two fixed loops each with half the thread count that the main body of the string, mind I lay in a couple of extra strands). I use low strand counts, typically 8 or 10 on light and medium weight bows and 12 on a warbow, but I pad the centre serving.
I have done a couple of Flemish twist linen strings tho' for correctness on a Hedeby style bow.
Del

[willie]

Stalker, there is a sticky about this subject put up last year

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,58933.0.html