Making A Flemish Twist Bowstring Start To Finish
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- This video teaches you everything you need to know about Making A Flemish Twist Bowstring Start To Finish.
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Super old video but man is this useful. After watching two other UA-cam channels and failing on my first two strings this one made it a breeze
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it and congrats on making your own strings now.
This is the only video on string making I've seen on UA-cam...out of dozens...that twists the strings counter clockwise, then crosses them clockwise lol. All of the others twist to the right (clockwise), then twists them left (counterclockwise). Functionally it's completely irrelevant as long as the twists are consistent...I just thought it was interesting.
Great video, thank you for sharing.
I'm left handed. That's probably why
@@SamkoTradBow makes total sense!!
Probably because he is left handed, but for me counterclockwise flows better, ( but I'm right handed)... maybe because I'm left eyed aimer 😅😂😂
I have watched multiple other videos and made about 10 strings all of which failed in one way or another. Very frustrating. Before just accepting I’ll have to only make endless loop strings I watched this video, followed to a T what you said, and had success!!! Thank you for taking the time to make this. The process finally clicked in my head.
Awesome. Glad the video helped you. You will love being able to make the strings the way you want
Great video. I'm starting to make strings. Lots of great info. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it. Make your own is very satisfying and you can make it exactly like you want to.
Thank you for this video. I have been making strings for a while but I am a student forever and always ready to learn new things, then incorporate what I like into my own strings. Great information! I hope you got that mouse and its family! LOL
Glad you enjoyed it! We are mouse free now..lol
I love your channel. I've learned so much. Thank you
Glad you are enjoying it
Wonderfully informative video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Sir 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I had written instructions for making a bow string, but being able to see it and hear it, as well as reading the instructions really helped me out. I just completed my first bow string for my son. Thank you!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video.
I Built my jig with a "plan" I found online. The measures on it weren't ok for the string length... I just tried to modify the "inches numbers"... I tried to build a few strings (WOW I AM SOOOOO PROUD, LOL, even if I made a few mistakes, like usual I wanted to do everything too fast, LOL). They are not too bad, but I struggle (but I will learn, lol) where to start the twists on the thread bundles to build the loops on them, and at the proper length/place.. Hard to explain, my English is not that good. Thanks a MILLION for this video, I really appreciate it, it is the best I've seen on the net !!
Glad you are making your own strings and enjoying it. personally, for my longbows I start the tiwists 9 inches from the end, the I twist 5 inches, then 1 inch for the loop.
I bought all my stuff through your links. Thanks for taking the time to do this. I watched about 1 month ago and bought it all and have it now. I thought i commented but was wrong lol.your video is very well made and informative. Cannot wait to make my first string 😁
AWesome! any questions just ask! You are gonna love being able to make your own string!
@@SamkoTradBow thanks a bunch 😁
Mate, thanks for spending the time to go through this so completely and clearly. Best video on string making on UA-cam.👍
Thanks, glad you liked it.
This was an excellent tutorial. Damned good.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for posting this video. Superb information. Step by step procedure that really shows every bit of detail. I love traditional archery and I'm very thankful for you taking the time to share this with the traditional community.
Thank you. Appreciate that and glad ypu enjoyed it
I’m catching him and his whole family and their going dooooowwwnnnn! I promise you! Thanks for the laugh 😂
🤣🤣
Ever since I went back to traditional I have spent the money to buy custom strings. I may need to buy a jig and play with making my own
Not o ly does it let you make your strings the way you want its also rewarding and has you that much more personal with your gear. You will enjoy it
Fantastic video, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
This is a fantastic tutorial! Even a mental midget such as myself understood your clear and concise instruction. Thank you very much!
Glad you enjoyed it
I heard you threaten the mouse and his whole family (funny). Your video gave me the confidence to start making my own strings. Thanks.
🤣. Yep making your own strings is rewarding and you can customize them like you want
Thanks for sharing this information.
Welcome
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video, you know it’s a great video when you have no questions after watching it!
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge of string making , very interesting and straight forward.
Welcome. Glad you enjoyed it
Jason, I have been making endless loop bowstrings for a very long time and they work well but decided to start making Flemish Twist strings. I watched a lot of videos on the subject and decided to suck it up and spend an hour on yours. I found it to be time well spent as your attention to detail and the fine points is appreciated. Also I had a plan that I had pulled off the net somewhere a few years back and it looks identical to yours, although I’m sure the dimensions vary. Thanks for a nicely done video.
Glad you enjoyed the video. The Fleishman strings are pretty easy and fast once you get your jig board and loop measurements dialed in.
Jason, I know this is an older video, but just wanted to thank you for all the essentially free content you put out on UA-cam and on the podcast. Just got a NM Classic (went with a takedown) and attempted my first string tonight. It actually came out as good as I could have hoped, first try. I'm just using wool yarn as silencers, but I will probably try the combo you use if I don't like how this performs in the rain.
Again, thanks for the content and this is (along with some of Clay's videos) the best string making vid on UA-cam.
I hope some day to get to shoot with you now that you are moving closer down my way (I'm north of you in NC). Maybe you can start going to the Howard Hill Classic and we can shoot with Steve some. Looking forward to potentially some southern Appalachia hunting content in the future!
Congrats on your new bow and making your own string! Yep I'm looking forward to being able to make some of those shoots next year. Will be in ga fulltime in Dec.
Great video !
Glad you enjoyed it
This video just reinforced what I learned from your other videos you did on making a flemish twist bowstring. Refresher training never hurts, you always pick up something new. Thanks so much for doing this video as well as all the others.
Thanks! Glad the video helped!
Watching this left handed just doesn't feel right lol... Great video as always Jason
😂 only way I know how..😂
Thank you so much !
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video, I've always made my own strings, started making endless loop, learned Flemish twist and stay with 14 strand B50. I had a Ben Pearson that blew up when I bought a string as a last resort at a shop, turned out it was fast flight so I have gotten picky about not using what I haven't made.
Yep it's great to be able to make your own and know you made it right.
At least when it breaks or comes unraveled I know who to blame!
@@bowman321123 hahaha. Yes sir.
This video was SOO HELPFUL!! Thank you!!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it.
just listen to your podcast with steve angel and it got me really interested in making my own strings but more importantly im going to venture into traditional thank you jason
You will love both! Any questions just ask!
My mind has been blown. Thanks for the video it was very informative.
Glad you liked the video
“I’m catching him and his whole family, and they’re going down” lol 😂
hahaha
best part of the video lol
I also DIY my own flemish strings. Fact is I don’t shoot other made strings at all. When I purchase or trade for a new/new-to-me bow I hang the original string on a nail & make a new one before ever stringing it. My preferred string is a B50 Dacron with 3 bundles of 5 strands...sounds like an odd number but they turn out much rounder & seem to stretch less. Good vid.👍🏻👍🏻
Lots of benefits to making your own! Sounds like you have the exact recipe that works great for you!
Hello from Idaho. You have informative videos. My home brew string jig is very similar to yours which made me very interested to see your technique. Like you, I have a mark on my jig for the loop starting point at exactly 9 inches. A step yoou might consider is to scrape the tips of your string bundles with a knife or a razor blade to fray the string tips a bit. This makes a difference on how smoothly the string bundle tapers down, moving away from the loops. I like your suggestion on making the loop on the bottom limb fit tightly. I'm going to do that from now on. I add back twists (30) to my string bundles before making the second loop. But, instead of 30 twists I'm going to try 20 next time. I had a heck of a time getting consistent and repeatable string lengths before I really paid attention to small details like the 9 inch loop starting point and the exact size of the loops. For string stretching I mounted a ratcheting boat trailer winch onto a 2x6 with a hook about 6 feet away from the winch. Stretching overnight with a good amount of tension is very effective. Thanks for the videos. No fluff and no music is good.
Love it! Sounds like you have a great system! Also appreciate the extra tips. You are so right about the little details making all the difference.
Excellent video; great information. Thank you for taking the time to share it!
Very welcome
Good video I think next time I’m in need of a string I will attempt to make my own.
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video! Would you mind sharing a picture of your jig. I have the same jig but would like to see your markings, so I have an idea about where to put my measurement markings. Thank you!
The marks I made will probably not line up with yours. That's why they don't write anything on them. Everyone twists differently. Only way to figure it out is to twist up a string and these see how too long or 2 short it is and move the peg. Make another onento verify and then mark the hole. But if you email me thru my website tbwpodcast.com I will send you pics of my markings to get you started
Thank you for the awesome information.
Very welcome
Great video! Thanks for making it!
Thank you
great teaching!!! tanks alot!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
Make 'em YOUR way. There are number of tips in this vid that will incorporate in my string builds.
Yep that's the beauty of doing them yourself!
Love your videos! You always explain things very well! And as for the mice, well, they're goin down.😂
Thanks! Yep garage is kept mouse free now!!!!
When I made my jig, I labeled my first nail as zero, and then 1, 2, 3 etc. So then I just wrap around until my string comes across the nail labeled for the desired number of strands. I think you are accomplishing the same thing with your last wrap around. I'm not saying my method is better. But it seems simpler to me.
Not sure. I have been using this style double nail row jig for last 25 years. Not sure how a single row jig would work.
Excellent video! Makes me confident I can do it. Have always built endless strings but never learned Flemish. Now I will try it again.
Jason, are you still using B-55 on your bows for the 2022 season? I like the feel of the bow in my hand after releasing with fastflite but don’t like the twangy noise. Dacron is so much quieter and I think going extra in strands than recommended makes it less shocks in hand after release.
Yes Im still using Darcron b55. I love the stuff. I make 16 strand strings and am very happy.
Gonna try this one day.
Oh, and you have the exact same microwave and dishwasher I do lol.
You will love making your own strings! Knew we had alot in common, and the same appliances to boot!
Awesome video! I followed it step by step. I believe turned out fine except it was a little longer than I thought And had to twist a lot to bring it down. After the loops, how many twists Should be done before installing the serving? Or rather how many twists are too many
Honestly I prefer more twists then not enough twists. And I have never noticed a difference in how many twists matter. I dont have an exact answer for you. Bit if it bothers you, make another one a little shorter now that you know how. Or use same length hole but add another quarter inch to the tag ends before you make your end loops. For serving I wait until I jave the string at the correct brace height then serve it.
@@SamkoTradBow then you for the reply. I did twist until I was at the proper brace height and then sever it, but had to twist down a couple inches before that. Do you normally wait a day for the string to stretch/settle in before serving it?
@@ryukage6695 yes usually I make a string and leave it on the bow over night then serve it the next day. You don't have to. But that's what I do. I think a couple hours on the bow is enough to stretch it enough to serve it.
wow thank you
Very welcome
Thank you Jason , very informative video! Question, how many inches from nock to nock of this exact bow?
64 inches
Jason can you speak to why you chose Dacron for some bows and a modern “fast flight” material for others?
I shot darxon on all my vows for many years. About 10 years ago switched to fast flight for all the reasons people like it. When I started shooting a classic hill style bow I thought it might be fitting to go back to dacron. Once I did I really like the quietness and feel in the bow hand. So now on all my bows I'm shooting dacron and loving it. But I have to make more strings. With darcon I'm going thru 2-3 strings a year where with ff I would be 1-2 strings a year. But to me worth it. Not to mention (but not a reason I chose dacron) its so much softer and gentle on the bow.
Another great video Jason!! Like that bow as well!! Are your arrows dipped or wrapped?
Mine are cap wraps . Dont have the time or energy for dipping anymore...lol
Great video, cam you over twist a string ( harming the bow). If the string was a half inch too long can you add that much twist? Would would you look for to indicate too much twist?
I dont think you can hurt the bow by having to many twists. i have seen strings super loose and super tight. I dont think it matters much. but if its too tight for your liking just make another one. I have had to trash a few strings because I made it longer or shorter than i want.
@@SamkoTradBow , thanks for the reply and the wealth of knowledge in your videos!
@@travisfincannon2409 welcome and glad you are enjoying them.
Why do my bundles after the loop wanting to keep untwisting when I string my bow?
You jave your loops going opposite ways. Need to make sure you are twisting in same directions for both top and bottom loops when you make them so thry lock into each other rather that try ro untwist each other. For the record I still screw this up occasionally as well.
Hi, how do I know which hole to mark if I want to make a 68” bowstring?
Trial and error. I think there are some charts that come with the string jig or some pics on Google that will get you close. But you might have to go up or down a peg.
Having problems with making my string
What's the problem? It tool me about 5 or 6 times to get it right to.
I love all your content, so don’t think I’m just being a jerk... “as well” and “too” mean the same thing... “as well too” is nonsense. Please consider breaking that habit.
Carry on.
Will try. Thank you. Since I do not do these in takes or scripted sometimes my mouth moves faster than my mind
@@SamkoTradBow the content is far more important than the grammar, so don’t fret. Great vid. I like the yarn silencers too. 👍👍
I have tried to make a flemish string got the material and made a jig and no matter what I have done the string never seems to work it always comes apart waxed the string lengths a little an amount that I have watched everyone do I have only ever come close once I have used string wax beeswax and beeswax with a little oil I have followed everyone's instructions ad it ends in failure and I am doing something wrong
You are probably reversing the twists between the one loop and the other make sure you are going the same way with the twists on each end. Like black over yellow and twists right or something similar to make sure you are always twisting correct way. I used to jave the same problem occasionally until I started paying attention to twist direction.
I am struggling to get the correct measurements I have made a good string once out of three goes at it the last two was 4 inches short I am using BCY 55
The peg holes are just a reference. Everyone makes thoer strings a little different. Try moving the peg 2 holes longer. Once you get it dialed in Mark that hole with the string size.
Why do you need the jig? It really doesn’t do anything.
It evenly tapers the ends so they blend well into the string
Holy CRAP does this video have a lot of ads in it. I can't get through 3 min of it w/o UA-cam inserting an ad....
Sorry about that. But it's how I make a living. Those ads pay all my bills and without them I would not be making videos anymore.
Having problems with making my string