Love the string cutting bit with the knife. That is soooo sharp! Have you thought about keeping squirrels? They can chew through those string tails more quickly.
This is an excellent video. I have my first string now. My string was only 10 strands (6 strands one color and 4 strands the other color). When twisting the string, the 4 strand color separated and didn't stay together as a single color. By waxing each color bundle separately then carefully winding the string in order to keep the bundles separate, the two colors stayed distinct. THANK YOU for these excellent videos.
Pretty good tutorial!!! Quite in depth. If you wouldn't mind I'd like to see you do a tutorial on making flemish twist strings (both one color and multicolor)
Check out Clay Hayes’ video on the Flemish twist. Without a jig. I made a perfect string on my second try. First try was ok but I made the loop too big (needs to be 1.25” dia. on top loop and 0.75” on bottom).
I have saw several of these videos,but no one has said what is done with the two loss ends of the main string (Dacron string).I understand the serving and the ends of those.I see you tie off to start and I see you tie the end,and then you serve,but there are the strings that are tied off.what happens with them?
Really good video, I saw some interesting variations on creating the new string. Where did you get the jig, that is beautiful (and looks really functional)?
I bought the decut elite for my first jig. It does not have the space to wrap the string like yours does. I have the fat bits at the bottom and the little top bit, but not the middle part that you use? I use the fat bits at the bottom to wrap, but then they force the loops open too much to comfortably finish the loop. The top bit does not seem to have enough space to wrap, but i can release tension and move the string up, once i have put some serving on
There is a length/measurement needed for each end, lg loop end and sm loop end. I did not hear these. Plus point out that the 1st loop (large loop) is at the "dead end" of the string.
Great string making clip with nice editing. Would you be able to tell me where i can buy those plastic string seperators? Can't seem to find them anywhere. Thanks.
Raafat Zoabi If it's just the end of the thread, you can tie it back on. If the whole serving is coming off, you need to replace the serving, or at least cover the part that has come off.
I know this is unrelated to the video, but I'm trying to get into archery. I'm 14 and the bow I'm looking at buying is the Easton Recurve beginners kit. Do you think it is a good start, or is it not worth my time?
I would suggest trying archery at a club before buying your own bow. Although Easton is a reputable brand (for arrows, at least), the bow in this package is a fairly generic beginner bow that is designed as an entry point. It lacks any advanced features, which will prevent you from personalising your bow should you wish to begin using various add-ons. This is the sort of bow that is outgrown fairly quickly. This is not the sort of bow I'd recommend for someone who wants to take up archery, but it's fine for people who just want to have a bow.
Most items are modular and use standard mounts. One of the main things to keep in mind is that most modern target bows use the ILF pocket system, so any ILF riser can use any ILF limbs. If your bow is not an ILF bow, it will often only be able to use limbs made specifically for it. The other thing to keep in mind is string length. If your bow is a 68" bow, you will need a 68" AMO string. Other than that, most other components will work with each other.
oh okay thank you haha you and merlin are my favorite archers on youtube ^_^ i'm just getting started and I was looking at a martin jaguar elite takedown recurve what do you think?
Some advice: 1: Sharpen your knife! Good operators keep their equipment in the appropriate condition. 2: NEVER EVER hold your flame below your string! If need be, melt the end of the serving later, after turning the string over. Better yet, work on your serving technique to ensure that the end of the serving material is on the top of your string when finishing the serving. You set your serving alight, not just the end of the serving material, and this is BAD, running the risk of damaging the bowstring material! Finish your serving at the TOP of the string, and bring the flame down only enough to light the end of the serving material. Blow it out just before it reaches the serving, then dab it to splay it out while it's still hot. Dab it with a piece of leather if you're a softy (not the lighter - you need something flexible to get the shape right), or your finger if you're like everyone else, and realise that it isn't really all that bad. 3: Use a string clamp to prevent all that twist while serving. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Other than those three tips, good work! 😁
There's to much tension on your serving jig and to little on the string jig. That is my way of making sure I don't have to "hide" the twists under the serving.
Off Topic ----> Ouch! - this video is tooo loud: only in comparison to all the other bowstring making videos in the whole NUSensei Playlist. However, this guy still knows how to truly balance background music into background levels, verses foreground narration levels. Many, many UA-cam tutorial video guys NEED to understand we viewers want background as accompanying background only!
Why dont you put the string on layout etc ( couldnt be bother watching all of video) up to the 1/4" shaft part of the posts? like every person that makes a endless string? & yes I know what I am talking about been making strings for + 10 years now?
To be honest, it's because it didn't occur to me. I learnt to make strings on my coach's DIY jig, which had straight posts. Sometimes people remind me and I think, "Oh, right".
As a swiss guy, my eyes bled seeing such a dull swiss knife :) Thanks for the great resource though!!
I bought mine in Zermatt. It went right through the cutting board and into the table. Dull knives make me wince..
Was thinking the same thing
Its so satisfying watching those servings line up so beautifully.
Dang man... I don't even have a bow and enjoyed watching this. This is artwork.
I love the music change when you switch to applying the serving to the center
Very nice video, very easy to watch as well.
Excellent tutorial. It's a shame that your jig is no longer available - it looks really good quality.
Excellent tutorial, thankyou 😎
Love the string cutting bit with the knife. That is soooo sharp! Have you thought about keeping squirrels? They can chew through those string tails more quickly.
Great instructional / tutorial video.
(The colours look like the Essendon Bombers, an Aussie Rules Football Team in Melbourne)
This is an excellent video. I have my first string now. My string was only 10 strands (6 strands one color and 4 strands the other color). When twisting the string, the 4 strand color separated and didn't stay together as a single color. By waxing each color bundle separately then carefully winding the string in order to keep the bundles separate, the two colors stayed distinct. THANK YOU for these excellent videos.
Very informative video. I really like that bowstring jig. Do you know where one can be purchased?
Pretty good tutorial!!! Quite in depth. If you wouldn't mind I'd like to see you do a tutorial on making flemish twist strings (both one color and multicolor)
I don't make flemish twist strings, so you probably won't see one from me.
Check out Clay Hayes’ video on the Flemish twist. Without a jig. I made a perfect string on my second try. First try was ok but I made the loop too big (needs to be 1.25” dia. on top loop and 0.75” on bottom).
I have saw several of these videos,but no one has said what is done with the two loss ends of the main string (Dacron string).I understand the serving and the ends of those.I see you tie off to start and I see you tie the end,and then you serve,but there are the strings that are tied off.what happens with them?
He has other string making videos that show that: ua-cam.com/video/t1JS_kXXeVQ/v-deo.html
Really good video, I saw some interesting variations on creating the new string. Where did you get the jig, that is beautiful (and looks really functional)?
Decut, from Merlin Archery.
I bought the decut elite for my first jig. It does not have the space to wrap the string like yours does. I have the fat bits at the bottom and the little top bit, but not the middle part that you use? I use the fat bits at the bottom to wrap, but then they force the loops open too much to comfortably finish the loop. The top bit does not seem to have enough space to wrap, but i can release tension and move the string up, once i have put some serving on
Very well done, thanks. What is the name brand of your string jig, not sure I have seen one like that.
Decut.
+NUSensei Thanks much
Where did you get your string jig?
There is a length/measurement needed for each end, lg loop end and sm loop end. I did not hear these. Plus point out that the 1st loop (large loop) is at the "dead end" of the string.
Great string making clip with nice editing. Would you be able to tell me where i can buy those plastic string seperators? Can't seem to find them anywhere. Thanks.
Most archery stores (like Merlin and Lancaster) have them. They're called "String Tools".
+NUSensei I found them ... Thank you very much. You are truly an artist with your string making. All the best.
When I am serving my sentence drink train gets mad twists in it. How can I prevent this?
Nu I have a question, if you have a bow with a neutral colored string, could you change the color with permeant marker?
I should've watched this about 12 hours ago, now that I have a badly mashed up 2 colour string.. Oh well it can be the spare one!
What to do if the sirving come of the string?
Raafat Zoabi If it's just the end of the thread, you can tie it back on. If the whole serving is coming off, you need to replace the serving, or at least cover the part that has come off.
NUSensei thak you
which string does he use i couldn't hear it?
I know this is unrelated to the video, but I'm trying to get into archery. I'm 14 and the bow I'm looking at buying is the Easton Recurve beginners kit. Do you think it is a good start, or is it not worth my time?
I would suggest trying archery at a club before buying your own bow. Although Easton is a reputable brand (for arrows, at least), the bow in this package is a fairly generic beginner bow that is designed as an entry point. It lacks any advanced features, which will prevent you from personalising your bow should you wish to begin using various add-ons. This is the sort of bow that is outgrown fairly quickly. This is not the sort of bow I'd recommend for someone who wants to take up archery, but it's fine for people who just want to have a bow.
Can i make the string like this for 175 lbs crossbow ?
Yes, you can, but you need to make it thicker and serving along the entire lenght
where you bought the string building jig.
My one is the Decut jig, which I bought from Merlin Archery.
+NUSensei how much
👏👏👏👏👏 front Brazil
Rumour has it, he's still sawing away at a strand of string material with a blunt knife.
normally how long would it take you to make a string?
Around 40 minutes.
If you are going to build a recurve bow by buying parts from the internet. how do you know the parts fit together?
Most items are modular and use standard mounts. One of the main things to keep in mind is that most modern target bows use the ILF pocket system, so any ILF riser can use any ILF limbs. If your bow is not an ILF bow, it will often only be able to use limbs made specifically for it. The other thing to keep in mind is string length. If your bow is a 68" bow, you will need a 68" AMO string. Other than that, most other components will work with each other.
ok, thanks!
is that a real musket in the background?
Yes. And what about the boxing gloves?
Why not use scissors to cut instead of a knife?
Do a video where you shoot the olympic 70 meter target pleaseee im dying to see your bow in real action
I've got quite a few videos of me shooting.
oh okay thank you haha you and merlin are my favorite archers on youtube ^_^ i'm just getting started and I was looking at a martin jaguar elite takedown recurve what do you think?
It's a bow. It works. General-purpose, can be used for recreational or hunting.
could you do a video on how to make a compound string? if it's not too pointless for yourself.
Adil Omair I actually don't know how to make one, and I don't have a compound bow, so I'm not a very good person to ask.
Some advice:
1: Sharpen your knife! Good operators keep their equipment in the appropriate condition.
2: NEVER EVER hold your flame below your string! If need be, melt the end of the serving later, after turning the string over. Better yet, work on your serving technique to ensure that the end of the serving material is on the top of your string when finishing the serving. You set your serving alight, not just the end of the serving material, and this is BAD, running the risk of damaging the bowstring material! Finish your serving at the TOP of the string, and bring the flame down only enough to light the end of the serving material. Blow it out just before it reaches the serving, then dab it to splay it out while it's still hot. Dab it with a piece of leather if you're a softy (not the lighter - you need something flexible to get the shape right), or your finger if you're like everyone else, and realise that it isn't really all that bad.
3: Use a string clamp to prevent all that twist while serving. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.
Other than those three tips, good work! 😁
Or, while he is already using Swiss knife, he has a sizers on it, too :) for mine opinion is much safer than knife near the string :)
I wanted to say the same thing, my Swiss ArmyKknife cuts the serving with a touch.
The 'Faster Method' seemed a little flat this time... oh yes, it is missing the Speed Metal music. hehe
3:16 don't cut towards your self.
There's to much tension on your serving jig and to little on the string jig. That is my way of making sure I don't have to "hide" the twists under the serving.
Try it next time 😉
great tutorial.....crappy knife :)
Off Topic ---->
Ouch! - this video is tooo loud: only in comparison to all the other bowstring making videos in the whole NUSensei Playlist.
However, this guy still knows how to truly balance background music into background levels, verses foreground narration levels.
Many, many UA-cam tutorial video guys NEED to understand we viewers want background as accompanying background only!
Why dont you put the string on layout etc ( couldnt be bother watching all of video) up to the 1/4" shaft part of the posts? like every person that makes a endless string? & yes I know what I am talking about been making strings for + 10 years now?
To be honest, it's because it didn't occur to me. I learnt to make strings on my coach's DIY jig, which had straight posts. Sometimes people remind me and I think, "Oh, right".