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    'nother string question

    Question about twisting the string..... Does anyone here twist the string at all to shorten it? Is this really necessary? If your string is the proper length to begin with, is there any real benefit to twisting it?

    #2
    You need to twist/untwist the string to get your brace height set correctly.

    Bisch

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      #3
      i was hoping you would reply... thanks.

      so even though the string may be the correct length, it may still need to be twisted/untwisted to adjust for the best brace height? is it not a good idea to build a string that would give you the right brace height without twisting?

      i twist mine on my bear recurve to get a 8.5 inch brace. i'm not totally sure why i started doing this.

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        #4
        Every bow has a brace height "sweet spot" where the bow is the quietest and tunes the best. This will be slightly different even for two "identical" bows. That is why most boyers reccomend a brace height range rather that a specific number.

        8.5" seems pretty high for a Bear but if that is where it is quietest and shoots the best then that is where it needs to be.

        Bisch

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          #5
          The Flemish String is held together by the twists. There are 12-14 individual strands twisted and held together by those twists.

          Most strings are made to have 10-20 twist in them to hold it together and be the proper ordered length.


          Now, your bow is a individual bow. it may require a shorter brace height than the one build right after it. Lot depends on arrow shaft,weight,Broadhead weight cut length of the arrow. Just to name a few.

          Twisting also helps you locate that "sweet spot" as Bisch mentioned that brings it all together, shoots well is quiet and dead in the hand.

          Listen to the bow, it'll tell ya what it wants.

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            #6
            stickbow,

            You make flemish strings, right? The string I'm shooting now was made by someone on this forum about three or four years ago. I don't recall for sure, but your screen name rings a bell. It is a flemish twist string.

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              #7
              Just like what sticbow and the others posted, the flemish twist string is twisted as a function of it's design and is also a convenient method of adjusting string length. If the string is made of dacron or other materials that have a significant amount of stretch, a new string will usually need to be twisted to compensate for this stretching until the bow has been shot enough times that the string stops stretching. An endless loop string, on the other hand, does not need to be twisted in order to maintain string integrity because the loops have a serving which holds the strings together (maintaining loop size) and prevents the string from coming apart. However, and endless loop string can also be twisted if necessary in order to adjust the length.

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                #8
                Guys - I have posted this before... any string material can only stretch so much before it lets go and breaks. What a lot of people call string stretch is more the mechanics of the string strands locking up hard against each other. Dacron can stretch more than newer materials but I have had guys tell me the string stretched 2-3".. Dacron can not stretch that far believe me. My dacron strings are pre-stretched to 245-300 lbs. of pull on them and I get about 1" of stretch and settling only! Most of that is settling of the strands. If you make or have made a string that is exact length you will still need to twist it up regardless of the material used. I tie my strings 1/2" shorter than AMO or actual length on newer low stretch materials and 1" on Dacron B-50 or D97...

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                  #9
                  All that i have ever used for string material is Dacron. I am just about of material and have been considering trying something different. Most of my bows are either selfbows or older recurves. I do have a Bob Lee Bicentennial longbow that my wife bought me a few years back but other than that, the newest laminated bow that i own is a BW SAIII built for me in '97. I'm not dissattisfied with the Dacron but just thought i might like to dance with another partner for a bit. Any suggestions on what material would be compatible with the selfbows and the older laminated bows? I am not really interested in padding the loops if i can stay away from it. All suggestions appreciated. Thanks, eastex.

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                    #10
                    I would recommend D97 - and stay with 12 strands - I have used this material for almost 7 years on some of my bows and never had a problem yet. If you want to pad the loops you can pretty well use any materiaa you want.

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                      #11
                      A string should be twisted from 1/2 -3/4 turns of actual string length. I twist a new string to half the length (ex: 60 " string 30 twist) it is always 2" shorter than finished length. I put it on the stretcher and give it a good rubbing with some leather, when I take it off it is usaully with 1/4 " of what I need. I get it to exact length and then serve it. Most of my strings now , have the minimum # of twist giving me the most room for adjustment of Brace height.

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                        #12
                        I have usually 20 twists on my strings... as my start before stretching

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                          #13
                          I also need to order some serving material. What do yall like best?

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                            #14
                            I use Halo on my strings... # 62+ is also another good one. Both are very slick for finger shooters.

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