Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: GaryR on December 30, 2011, 07:10:04 pm

Title: Primitive string
Post by: GaryR on December 30, 2011, 07:10:04 pm

I would really like to make a primitive (not B50) string. I've heard that I can do this from squirrel hide, but how? I don't expect anyone to tell me step by step, but where to find this info would be great.

Title: Re: Primitive string
Post by: Pat B on December 30, 2011, 08:03:11 pm

Gary, basically you make rawhide with a squirrel skin, strip it into a long lace, wet it and twist it up into a string.

Title: Re: Primitive string
Post by: Bevan R. on December 30, 2011, 08:10:50 pm

I think I remember a pretty detailed description with some pictures in one of Al Herrin's books.

Title: Re: Primitive string
Post by: bubby on December 30, 2011, 08:54:53 pm

there's a guy on youtube that builds bows that does a rawhide string, same principal, i don't remember his name, but he's in a wheelchair if that helps, maybe somebody here knows, Bub

Title: Re: Primitive string
Post by: Buckeye Guy on December 30, 2011, 09:39:57 pm

I don't remember his name but it's a good video!
I also don't remember witch issue of PA had the article on it either!
Sorry , I have a hard time with names and nu.!
Guy

Title: Re: Primitive string
Post by: bubby on December 31, 2011, 05:20:23 am

I found it, bcgrover, and also shinbone500, Bub

Title: Re: Primitive string
Post by: GaryR on January 01, 2012, 06:21:39 pm

Thanx guys, now to the back yard with the pellet gun. I hope my daughter doesn't see me, she loves her squirrels.
Gary

Title: Re: Primitive string
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 02, 2012, 11:02:57 am

I love squirrels to Gary. In casseroles, fried, baked and of course squirrel fingers are sooo good. Your daughter is a smart girl!

Title: Re: Primitive string
Post by: sadiejane on January 02, 2012, 01:16:43 pm

heres bcgrovers vid on making a rawhide string:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwp9VglJLxw&feature=plcp&context=C30bd921UDOEgsToPDskJU2DWnhJM-pFmGd4tLLAbo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwp9VglJLxw&feature=plcp&context=C30bd921UDOEgsToPDskJU2DWnhJM-pFmGd4tLLAbo)

another fella using elk sinew:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg-nHeTQN04&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg-nHeTQN04&feature=related)

and the same guy making an squirrel rawhide string;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hiLGlznVlo&feature=plcp&context=C368dcaaUDOEgsToPDskK2Bb4Ly6CuBmZerIeXGOp5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hiLGlznVlo&feature=plcp&context=C368dcaaUDOEgsToPDskK2Bb4Ly6CuBmZerIeXGOp5)

making an elk gut string:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkZPuc0GlAY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkZPuc0GlAY)