tillering string

[andy thomas]

where is a good place to get a tillering string at? started making my stand now just need to get a string and then we are good to go. thanks guys

[sailordad]

i just make mine from b-50 dacron
just like i was making the actual bow string,only longer
i used to use para cord,but hated the stretch
so i started using real bow strings instead
b-50 is cheap and you can make many bow strings from a roll of it

[Pat B]

Any strong cord will make a tiller string. I use Parachute cord and I think Hillbilly uses clothesline.

[okiecountryboy]

hey Andy
Another cheap alternative is # 38 mason line. $3-4.00 will get you 20 yards or so, and it makes a good strong cordage for many uses.

Ron

[Del the cat]

A good trick is to make a 'string shortener', an offcut of 1/4" ply with two holes drilled through with about 1/4" between them.
You can thread the string through the holes to adjust the length to suit any bow and th shorten it as tillering proceeds. Make sure the holes are nicely rouned off. It will save a lot of string making and I've even shot those first few arrows using my magic toggle on the string (don't have it to near the tip of the bow els it can bang against the limb.
Del

[George Tsoukalas]

For long string tillering I use sash cord. For a tillering string I use old bow strings. But one has to at least get the stave to 15# over target weight before stringing. Jawge

[Ironhead]

I make a flemish twist string with a single loop out of B50.  I tie a timber hitch in the other end so I can adjust the length as the tiller progresses.

[NTD]

A good trick is to make a 'string shortener', an offcut of 1/4" ply with two holes drilled through with about 1/4" between them.
You can thread the string through the holes to adjust the length to suit any bow and th shorten it as tillering proceeds. Make sure the holes are nicely rouned off. It will save a lot of string making and I've even shot those first few arrows using my magic toggle on the string (don't have it to near the tip of the bow els it can bang against the limb.
Del

Any pics Del?  I have a hard time visualizing this kind of stuff.

[Del the cat]

A good trick is to make a 'string shortener', an offcut of 1/4" ply with two holes drilled through with about 1/4" between them.
You can thread the string through the holes to adjust the length to suit any bow and th shorten it as tillering proceeds. Make sure the holes are nicely rouned off. It will save a lot of string making and I've even shot those first few arrows using my magic toggle on the string (don't have it to near the tip of the bow els it can bang against the limb.
Del

Any pics Del?  I have a hard time visualizing this kind of stuff.

There ya go, it should give you the idea of what I'm talking about. It's one of the handiest thing I've made and it took all of 5 minutes.
If I was in business I'd sell e'm at $5 a throw . Mind you the holes are specially made out of high altitude air imported from Italy
Del

[NTD]

okay so you just wind the string around the loop until you're at desired length.  Neat idea.  Thanks for the pic Del.

[dwardo]

Also inspired by Dels gadget but mine is much more pretty 



Brilliant idea by the way dell thanks.

[Del the cat]

Also inspired by Dels gadget but mine is much more pretty 



Brilliant idea by the way dell thanks.

Yeah, it's prettier, but it has sharp corners which can clatter against the belly of the bow and mark it if you shoot with it!
It's worth rounding them off a tad.
Del

[dwardo]

Will do, saying that dont know if i would be brave enough to shoot with it

[Del the cat]

Will do, saying that dont know if i would be brave enough to shoot with it

It's better to shoot with it when the string goes in one hole and out the other so it's lying flatter on the string, also don't have it near the tip else it will whack the limb. I only use it for those first couple of test shots.
Del

[andy thomas]

great idea