Archery | How To Make an Endless Loop String

[@wallacereyes475]

After watching your video, I finally was able to complete my first bow string. I follow all your steps and came fine. Thanks, and keep up the good work in benefits of the archery community.

[@SparkyHelper]

Love the music change when you start rockin the center serving! lol

[@johnnydeerfist3727]

The more I find out about things the more I find that the work is not hard just tedious haha how wonderful is life

[@foresightbewithyou6766]

Thats looks awsome. Really want to give that a go for my recurve and horsebow. Great video thanks, you make it look easy.

[@wayne2wax]

Off Topic ----> NUSensei does a great job of mixing audio levels well. It is the right strike of balance between the background music level & the foreground narration level. Even the 'fast paced' electric guitar music accompanying the 'fast paced' spin - to - win sequence is to the identical level as the 'casually paced' easy listening style background music throughout the rest of the show. :-)

[@kingofthebums]

Thank you very much for posting this. There are other videos out there but yours is the best by far.

[@tobermorywomble23]

Thats an outstanding walk through...

[@mesopotamia-iq]

Best video I have seen. Thanks for your efforts.

[@DaSaintDemon]

I LOVE YOU SENSEI!!! Im from Honduras and basically all i can purchase has to be from the exterior of the country. Thanks to you now i can make a nice string for my bow

[@XJonAye]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@gigilaco]

You’re such a great teacher, truly one of the best I’ve ever seen.

[@WaschyNumber1]

Looks nice 👍🖖

[@davidhall8874]

Out of curiosity I looked up how much for the jig. HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS! How many strings would you need to make to pay for this???

[@MystikIncarnate]

I watched this video twice for the music.

[@gpawestlie6058]

Just finished my second string! Thank you!! I made my jig, very basic, and with your easy going way mixed with great close ups I succeeded. The feeling that you get when finished is priceless. Cheers!

[@nefyjavi]

good vídeo

[@calebaskie4415]

XCELLENT BRO. TKZ SO MUCH

[@PT111111]

That looks pretty damn simple.

[@NUSensei]

Surprisingly, it is. Most people can make a good string on their first attempt. I presume the reason for the lack of tutorials is because of the time it takes to make a string from start to finish; not to mention the time spent making the video. This knowledge tends to be passed on quite easily at archery clubs.

[@PT111111]

Or perhaps you just made it look easy... lol

[@redflower801]

NUSensei Time is my problem and the string jig for solo archer like me, but I've seen some making there own jigs, so maybe i'll try.

[@TheLinAndre]

16:00 that drastically music change 19:55 will hair dryer work?

[@KaiMattern]

+Andre Nathan Yes, but you may want to put the string onto the palm of your hand. String material is sensitive to heat - so you can use your hand as a temperature sensor for not getting the string too hot.

[@joseluiszenizo5070]

Good video, But i want to make you some suggestions. First I would use the jig post grooves, they help keep the strands tighter together specially when serving. Also it has its advantages to do the end loop serving in two steps. This way when finished the simple serving you can stretch to recover the loose strands if any. I like to start the closing of the loop from the loop side down. Also, it helps a lot to tie the starting of each serving. It wont move so much and it will be longer alowing for a tighter pull. Best regards

[@peterbartley9777]

Very well explained and demonstrated. The clearest I've seen. Thank you.

[@josecastro4143]

Thank you for sharing this with us, we know it takes a lot of your time to post these videos.

[@tjj4lab]

Thank you Nusensei, I’ve just finished my very first string. Thanks to this video it came out so well I plan to replace all my bows with my own made strings. I have odd sized bows and strings are either harder to come by or more expensive. This is a great skill to have, and this was the best tutorial I’ve found on the subject.

[@RisingBboyNeXuS]

Awesome string have you ever heard of America's Best Bowstrings?

[@cafeconflechas]

Excellent tutorial,. I've been having trouble finding good strings for my Asiatic bows. No I'm just going to make them. Thank you.

[@joellim8970]

Thank you for sharing. Your video is really easy to follow and very informative making it no more myth in string making. Appreciate!

[@andrewclark4966]

Very well done video! Really got me wanting to start making my own strings now too. Keep up the great content :)

[@NUSensei]

It's addictive, and everyone I've taught agrees. It's like knitting for bows.

[@hynekjitro8233]

IDK why, but always 3in less, like 67in length for 70in recurve bow, is way too short. Such string has only 12 twists and BH is 23 cm, which is too much for a minimal number of twists. Internet is full of guys telling it should be 3.5in shorter, sometimes even 4in shorter, what the heck they are shooting? 70in bow with BH 27in? I don't get it? 68in for 70in bow and I get ok number of twists for 22 cm BH which is the lowest, and also ok number of twists for 24 cm BH, which is the highest.

[@jp4904]

Great video. Thanks. Nice touch with the metal while spinning the center serving

[@TwistedSisterHaratiofales]

Fucking Phenomenal. Do You know how to make a quad loop FALL Bow string?

[@OtterLakeFlutes]

thanks so much. I still have my basic wooden jig and my homemade serving dispenser, but just forgot how! In fact it's escaping me right now why I have two jigs! I think it's because my 4-post jig doesn't pull the string tight enough when I go to serve it (it's made to straighten out, but...), so I use painter's tape to hold the string together and move it over for "part B" (serving) under adequate tension on the second jig.

[@ahmedavdic8294]

looks sloppy as hell for me..so many bumps and uneven places...tension on the serving jig is too low...can't even look at it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH6uhGeigZ2mfZI that's one pro string.

[@gtptvanbuuren3795]

Nice article. Very helpful. Thank you............regards Tim

[@masterchief586]

Very nice and very useful. I will have to do that and build my own strings, soon. Thank you Sir

[@dermaulwurf5540]

Thanks for this informatic video! Just one question left: Do I have to twist the string into the same direction as I spinn the center serving. For right hand shooters counter clock wise, looking from the bottom to the top of the string

[@davidhefner5668]

Taking a short break from my garage shop. I'm making a bow string jig. Looking forward to my first string.

[@MichaelCartwright-h9b]

I really do like it endless loop concept a lot better than I do. The Flemish wrapped strings. If I was to make a bow string I would rather make it this way. Not to mention it looks easier to do in the first place.

[@jayk2k]

I did watch your video on bow strings and don't want to make your head explode but what material is the serving thread made from ?

[@antipode_ghost]

Do you account for string stretch when setting up the jig? I.e. do you make the string to be initially a little shorter than the old one?

[@briananuvattanachai6646]

Your opinion which is better Brownell Dacron B-50 or BCY B-55?

[@singrun7618]

About youre decut string jig i found no information can you say me. What. Lengh in min and max you can do woth that

[@charlesbuege]

I know this is a very old video but I'm hoping this question may help. Can you tell us where you purchased the string jig that you are using? The places I see on the internet for it are either ebay or from other countries and I want to make sure I can order it from a reputable company. Thanks in advance!!

[@NUSensei]

I ordered the Decut jig from Merlin Archery.

[@avicennagalaziex6767]

What is the name of the long machine that you use to make the string? I couldn't find the name of the machine

[@wjpdefense]

Superb video!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@kevinoutside1927]

Great video. I've always made flemish twist, but I think I might try to make an endless loop jig once my shed thaws out and I'm able to work in there again. Do you ever stretch the bow string before laying in your nock set? Do you find the position changes before / after stretch?

Nice DIY handwork! It's rewarding having the knowledge and the skills to do it.

[@viewsandreviews180]

Very well done video. I like the jigs you used to make the bow string (stringing jig and serving jig). I've seen and made something like both of them and they work well. A friend of mine apparently came across a "real deal" on two compound bows that had their strings broken. If I can make replacement strings for them I'll get to keep my choice of one of the bows. My only issue is that I've only ever made strings for my recurve (45 pound) and will only be guessing how many strands to use for an 80 pound maximum draw weight bow. As far as the number of strands and material for the bow string; are there any specific resources (websites) you would recommend?

[@wayne2wax]

I truly enjoyed watching this instructional bowstring making tutorial. Question: Is it better to make a slightly shorter bowstring, where one needs but only three to maybe upto six twists in it ? Or, is it better to make a somewhat longer bowstring where one literally needs to put in many twists, say, 35 upto 50 twists in it ? I guess what I'm asking is, "Is heaps & heaps of twists to advantage?". Knowing correct BraceHeight must be met w/ both strings

[@NUSensei]

If you're adding 50 twists to a string, you're a few inches too long. Better to have a string with fewer twists. But, if making a string and uncertain, it is better to err on the slightly longer side, as you can't make a string longer.

[@wayne2wax]

Thanx NUSensei

[@brucenovotny5924]

Now, the problem is: what sting material should I use for my traditional (laminated) Turkish bow? Some sources claim that only fast-flight string thread is suitable otherwise one wil get their bow damaged..🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ Any piece of advice? 🙏🏻🙇🏻‍♂️👍🏻

[@NUSensei]

You need to check with the manufacturer. Often the shop you bought it from includes what type of string it comes with, which is a reference over whether you can use modern fast strings.

[@kengunnett2017]

I would have applied wax under the servings.

[@Opotamus_0]

is it normal to have your first string come out bad? the end loop serving got loose and one of the strands got loose and broke. any ideas on how to fix this on my next string?

[@ketjuariittaa]

When you make your own bowstring you can make serving net and tight. I have only wooden spokes on wood frame (caracedoor;) and then i move stringloop away to make serving.

[@MichaelEdelman1954]

I’ve never seen that technique for spinning the serving tool before! Thanks for teaching me a useful new technique.

[@blizzbee]

15:53 and I pressed LIKE !!

[@bazsix75]

Big thank you for this great video. It really saved my day! :)

[@mashtali1]

would be better if he doesn't talk.

[@Vellikos]

I've been looking through string jigs and can't really find any that aren't too expensive. Do you happen to know of any DIY designs for an endless loop jig that someone could make?

[@NUSensei]

I personally don't know of any designs, but many people have created their own jigs.

[@jaynazbih6497]

For me is my job and am looking for company to employ me

[@speedguitardemon]

hahaha I love the change in background music when you said that there is a faster way to thread the serving in the middle

[@domlosurdo3432]

good video. Great Soundtrack.

[@RadomKidsareme000]

Why not just take the string of the bow and put in a crock pot of molten paraffin wax to completely wax the string?

[@NUSensei]

You don't want a string covered in wax. It's only meant to be a light, moist layer so that the strands are lubricated. Covering the entire string in wax doesn't do anything productive in return for adding weight.

[@MrGG-xc6sg]

What kinda of yarn is that? Can you tell?

[@enderz4763]

Hi ,00:50 ! how long is that reel of 8125 string? 8200feet or more,thanks

[@andreadacquisto9790]

Pure gold, thanks!

[@ryanbeard1119]

Do you do primative archery or modern?

[@poszur742]

where can i find that sweet string jig Sensei?

[@benjaminauza2909]

Pretty nice shots in this video

[@vashtanarada3294]

I don't get it, seeing the time and effort involved, is there any advantage over just buying one of the better name brand strings?

[@NUSensei]

If you don't intend to use many strings in your career, you're fine with buying custom strings. This process is pretty much what they use, though much more efficiently. There are two main advantages to being able to make your own. The first one is a practical benefit for the "many". As few people actually make their own, a stringmaking service is a very useful thing to have in a club (for maintenance of club bows and for member's individual equipment). It's actually a big turning point. My club has bows with strings that have not been replaced for decades because they come in uncommon sizes you can't get off the shelf. I can get a bow back up and shooting in 20 minutes with a shiny new string. If you're thinking of opening a pro shop, this is also something that can be attractive over stocking factory-made strings. The second reason is an individual one: customisation. By making your own strings, you pick *every* element: string material, strand number, serving material, serving thickness, colours for all of the above, etc. This is a level of personalisation that many pro shops won't offer, and only dedicated custom string brands have that versatility, though at an increased cost per string.

[@vashtanarada3294]

Well, in those cases, it actually makes sense. But outside of club environments, that level of customization comes with a pretty hefty price tag. To justify buying the jig, server, tools and materials, you would need to get measurable performance advantages, which none of the shelf strings could provide. For that money, one could buy a lotta strings. Don't get me wrong, the video was pretty informative and entertaining, I was just wondering why archers always seem to over-complicate some things. Now I'm smarter as before, thanks for putting back the sense in sensei.

[@seandepoppe6716]

Thank you! 🎯

[@JerryDechant]

The Thumb doesn't get any bigger ;) but I gave you a thumbs up. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

[@MarvinBrown-j8j]

Excellent Job ! I was looking at videos on homemade string jigs because it gets expensive and inopportune when they wear out. I say inopportune because of my location "top of Idaho" 100 + miles from downtown anywhere. I decided to build my own jigs simply because of the cost of a professional product. I found that the inexpensive models are still spendy. I'm not much of a carpenter and I see that many people have chosen wood for its ease of working and cost. I've no patience with materials that split or warp over time. I have decided to use rectangle steel tube for the rail for stability. I want something that I really can't find even if I could afford one. I have been collecting the materials for this project for a year now at the dump here "my friend runs it" so I have access to a variety of parts and metal stock including the adjusting knobs for the sliding base on the pin brackets. I have been retired for a few years now but I have all my tools and for me to build one shouldn't take long . I thank you for taking the time to put this out. I am glad I watched it, I didn't see the jigs much but I like how easy you you made the string.

[@rogermabry2816]

thank you very much

[@darryltoombs1076]

Because of this video I was inspired to make my own bowstring jig from an ikea bed frame that someone was throwing out. Came out great :-)

[@dakidfrombrooklyn6203]

Darryl, Would love to see a picture of your Loop bed frame Jig.

[@darryltoombs1076]

@@dakidfrombrooklyn6203 Send me your email address and I will send you a pic....also knocked up a Flemish twist jig as well so now I'm covered :-)

[@dakidfrombrooklyn6203]

[e-mail]

[@darryltoombs1076]

@@dakidfrombrooklyn6203 I sent some pics to your business email so you should have received them a while ago.

[@dakidfrombrooklyn6203]

@@darryltoombs1076 Hi Darryl, thank you for answering me, how ever i did not receive the pics, could you be so kind ad to send them again [e-mail]

[@WV591]

Who makes that and where did you buy that jig from NUSensei?

[@NUSensei]

Made by Decut, bought from Merlin Archery.

[@WV591]

Thank you.

[@infs]

Nice videos. I have an idea for you. Make a video about brace height. I know there are the manufacturer recommended heights but I have quite an old bow (samic sabe) and I can't find any info on that bow. As a noob some theory about the proper brace height might be nice too. How does wrong brace height affect shooting? Just an idea. Keep up the good work.

[@collinstphillip]

Sensei! Your video library is invaluable to me. I can't thank you enough. YOU > backyard bob, survival steve, apocalypse alan put together. Thanks again. (seriously, Bro, is this a good bow?)

[@markozivkovic1661]

I just got the Decut Elite Pro from Merlin inspired by you and made my first string. it is such a meditative exercise! A small question -- did you make these anchor knobs yourself?

[@azure928]

don't get this wrong sensei, i like the way you speak.. it's unique and kinda funny to listen for me. thank you for all the useful videos you made so far, really appreciate it.

[@hiltonmcconnell2563]

Thank you very much, this is the 4 video I watched and the first one I could see how to finish the end of the wrapping. I use to make bow strings but it has been a long time and need a refresher but did it a bit different, this looks very good doing the loop and bringing them together and continuing the wrapping. Again very good video Thank You.

[@wadesaunders583]

Well done video...

[@joshhallmark9777]

Enjoyable to watch. I have always held the belief that it is a joy to watch someone do something they are good at; from making bowstrings to carving a turkey it's a fine thing to watch someone competent work.

[@gregkral4467]

Thank you very much for this video. Most helpful. I need to make some custom strings for y SAS survival bow, I hate having to twist the heck outta it to get the right brace distance.

[@OctoBooze]

This makes me want to make my own strings now. Not because I'd need to, but because it looks oddly relaxing. Cheers for the very helpful video!

[@weissbornjr]

Very good video! I've always used a Flemish-twist string simply because I wan't sure how to do the endless loop. I'm going to give this a try in the coming weeks.

[@pangalactic42]

Thank you so much for posting this. I've been making endless loops for a couple years but I hate that little gap that always seems to eventually appear between the loop serving and the main string serving. I never thought to go out down the string and then wrap back towards the loop like you did. That's brilliant.

[@remondodemont7364]

Great video! To minimize risk of damaging your new serving.... when burning off excess serving, make sure the flame is on top of the work and not below setting fire to the rest of the material....

[@76aussieguy]

cheers for sharing mate, last time i made a recurve string was about 30 years ago and i was 10, just a little while between drinks lol

[@BozzaCoon]

huge THUMBS UP I really enjoyed to watch your work and your tutorial. Now I want to do my own string. :)

[@iwayansukasta8089]

very good video..... i can learn from basic.... easy to understand!!! keep going!! good job!

[@bowman321123]

I've been making my endless strings using a homemade jig with some success, but this video is so clearly explained it shows me some new ideas that will make the process even easier. Thanks!

[@dakidfrombrooklyn6203]

Big Thanks to you Nu. I've watched other videos, yours I understood start to finish. Those others did not give enough visual techniques as yours did.

[@eaglecott3806]

Thank you!

[@ItsRaitisLV]

don't forget to do the jazz hands after you've finished making your string

[@sky9897]

I don't even google anymore if I want to gain archery knowledge. Everything is here.

[@fodank]

Thank you for this informative video. Just started learning the make bow strings and this was just the ticket. Well produced and presented.

[@kirstensolvesen6723]

Can you put the link to your jig and the equipment you used down below? Thanks! :D

[@matjazsmauc6057]

Very good video, thanks a lot. May I ask what jig do you use for making strings?

[@Jasonzvo]

braybrook college student diary in the background at 16 mins

[@toxy1948]

This guy always does very instructional videos.Simple to understand and not a know all like others. Thanks

[@brucenovotny5924]

Great tutorial. Thank you NUS. 🙂🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦

[@bronsonguidry1744]

Great video, and thanks for it. I wonder, does the length of serving affect the performance of the bow and/or arrow? Are there any other factors besides holding the string together and durability?