Need help building a flemish twist string

[cajuntec]

Several years ago, I bought materials to do this, and never did. I have the string making video but it's very difficult to see the technique. I asked for help on this board a few years back, and a few people volunteered to help me out and I appreciated it. However, my school schedule / work schedule / wifes schedule never seemed to give me some free time to go meet them.

Well, with the spring coming up and my schedule opening up a bit, I have some time, and I'd really like to learn. Actually, I NEED to learn. I can't keep putting this off. My wife needs a new string (want to replace the factory string that came on her bow), and I want spares made up for my own.

I have three colors of string, a string board, serving thread and tool, wax, and blades. I even built a string stretcher, but never had the opportunity to try it out. If anyone could take the time to instruct me in person on how to make a string for my wife's Samick Sage recurve, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm very much a "hands on" learner. I have to see someone show it to me in person, and then duplicate it in front of them so they can correct anything I am doing wrong right there.

I'd appreciate any help you can offer. I'm in San Antonio, and can travel a bit on the weekends. Thanks.

All the best,
Glenn

[Draco]

I'm too far away or I would be more than happy to show you.

[SamHarper]

I had a really difficult time learning how to make strings just from written tutorials many years ago, so when I finally learned, I wrote my own tutorial that attempted to make it more clear. See if this helps:

http://poorfolkbows.com/flemish1.htm

[ottert]

I used Sam's tutorial when I made mine. It came out fine.
Thanks Sam.

[SamHarper]

You're welcome.

[ottert]

Also if you search youtube for RickBarbee he has a good video up on building the loops.

[cajuntec]

Sam,
That tutorial was so much better than the video I own. After reading through it, I actually understand it. I'm still not sure if I can do it , but at least now I have confidence enough to try it again. Thank you so very much for taking the time to make it, and for sharing it with us.
All the best,
Glenn

[4dog]

just remember to twist past the twist or itll untwist on ya...watch and see...lol

[SamHarper]

You're welcome, Glenn. A lot of stuff that isn't clear now will probably become clear once you dive in and do it.

BTW, here is that Rick Barbee video:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuE09gfV_Q4"]3 Bundle Flemish Loop - YouTube[/ame]

[cajuntec]

My biggest problem in the past was getting the loops to stay tight at the junction. Mine always seemed to have a widening split - much wider than I really wanted the loop to be.
All the best,
Glenn

[Fuzzy Dog]

Chad Weaver (I think) and Rod Jenkins have a really good video out on how to do both Flemish and endless loop if you want a second source. Based on my own experience, don't spare the wax on your bundles before you start to twist them - they stay together a lot better if they're well waxed.

[STATON]

Thanks to all of you. I'm about to try this and need as much help as possible.

[4dog]

once ya get the hang of it...youll say wow..too easy.