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Offline blindarcher

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Source for Rawhide Bow Strings
« on: December 17, 2022, 12:01:09 pm »
Can anyone direct me to a source to get rawhide bow strings?

Thanks!
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Source for Rawhide Bow Strings
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2022, 04:38:08 pm »
You'll probably have to make one yourself. I've never made one but I doubt it's very difficult. Maybe someone will come on and help with how to do it.
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Offline chamookman

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Re: Source for Rawhide Bow Strings
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2022, 03:44:39 am »
Don't know how to do it, but remember reading that Woodchuck Hides were prized here in the Great Lakes area. Was considered the "Primo" Material. Bob
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Offline Pappy

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Re: Source for Rawhide Bow Strings
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2022, 08:11:51 am »
I have heard the same thing Bob and have a couple in rawhide just in case I decide to do one some day.
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Offline Muleman

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Re: Source for Rawhide Bow Strings
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2023, 10:45:16 am »
Squirrel rawhide is tough as can be,easy to find purty much everywhere  I made a 3 strand squirrel rawhide string put it on a little hackberry bow,I bet I've put 10,000 shots thru it with no issues,I admit I live where it's low humidity so that's not a issue either,it's about a 45lb bow at my draw,hope this helps,Mule
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Offline paulsemp

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Re: Source for Rawhide Bow Strings
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2023, 12:58:01 pm »
Done it a few times. Only used deer rawhide. Not a big fan honestly. Sinew is a better natural option. Made a handful of sinew strings but they're for nostalgia only. Hard to beat man-made materials. I highly doubt you'll find many guys that make them for sale. It would be a nightmare for warranty and explain to people how to properly use them. Very easy to make. Cut a 12-in round circle of rawhide. Then start cutting it in a spiral pattern  1/4 to 3/8 wide all the way around. Soaking and stretch all the strands and twist together while wet. Hang a weight off it to dry. Do not over twist the plies as that will cause wicked stretch and  vibration
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