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07-25-2007, 06:17 AM

Cossack

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String making

I'm on the verge of making my own Flemish strings.(Been practicing with some old string and floss until I'm comfortable with end product). Looking for input about my proposed choices of string for the Excalibur Vortex.

So far I'm considering Brownell's TS1 Plus and BCY's Dynaflite 97.
Have input for 28 string count for TS1. Anyone using different count?
Not sure about how many strands of Dynaflite '97...24? 26?

Also, using D75 Thin to make endless loop string for a compound x bow, anyone have experience using it to make Flemish string?

Any other suggestions for string of Dyneema type material appreciated.

07-25-2007, 06:38 AM

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RE: String making

Dynaflight 97 is probably what Excal is using for their Xcel string. Don't worry about the number of strands too much but I suggest you use at least 28 strands and I highly suggest you pad the loops and the serving area if you insist on making a thin string with a low strand count. D75 regular is pretty close in elasticity characteristics and are the same price I don't know about D75 thin.

07-25-2007, 06:40 AM

Pydpiper

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RE: String making

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07-25-2007, 06:41 AM

Dnk

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RE: String making

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ORIGINAL: Pydpiper

Forget it..lol

Just got back from the plastic surgeon David! LOL!

07-25-2007, 06:43 AM

Pydpiper

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RE: String making

LOL! I was just typing that our resident string maker was temporarily absent and along you come!

Plastic surgeon Eh? lol

07-25-2007, 07:33 AM

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RE: String making

Is'nt it funny how things like that happen Dave........

07-25-2007, 08:09 PM

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Is'nt it funny how things like that happen Dave........

Ah, I think you mean with, LOL!

07-25-2007, 09:21 PM

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RE: String making

Great to see ya back Don! It's been as busy as ever in here! Lots of new folks with all kinds of good questions! Its getting so bad even old Sproul had to crawl out of the wood work again!