Archery | Making Bowstrings - Why Make Strings?

[@gordonhockett5076]

I have found the act of string making tedious and exact work. It's been good therapy for me, as I have double vision from a stroke.

[@wayne2wax]

I am sooo glad this Video appears in a NUSensei `playlist` of Bowstring making videos. They all belong linked together! It's helpful to follow `em all. Great instructional video - keep up the good work.

[@DarxusC]

It looks like he only has 8 playlists, and this bow string making series isn't one of them?

[@AviroBebek]

Dear Sensei. It's been 3 years since you made this video. Are you an expert on making bowstring now? If you are, please share your insight after years doing so. Thanks

[@davidcastle3292]

i have been making compound strings for years, and just started making recurve strings ..since the 'curve bug has bitten me pretty bad. i watch every video i can on the subject, Nu's are all very good. recurve does not require all the twists a compound string does. so it did take a few to figure out layout length vs finished length. i made my jig out of bits laying around. a resource i would like to see is a "recipe" database for strand count for each material/ serving sizes to get small grove vs large groove size centers and the like. i am using 18-20 strands of 8190 or 452x at the moment, good results. i know i "should" be using small groove, but as a compounder i like having only one size in my quiver spares. keep rockin Nu.

[@MrMarkkrtm]

I've been practicing making strings this week. I made six, and am happy with the result. My materials are a little odd. For the string I used twelve strands of 50lb spider wire, and served it with the nylon guts from paracord. The jig is a 2x4 with nails. It has a pivot for serving the loop. I wrap the string by hand. If I had a serving jig, I wouldn't need this third hand for pulling the tread.

[@helphelpimbeingrepressed9347]

NUSensei I've watched loads of your vids & just wanted to say thanks for all the effort, it is much appreciated by me & I'm sure by hundreds of thousands of others (although I do keep forgetting to hit that like button! Sorry will remember to do it more often). Good luck to you & good shooting!

[@jimbonator3000]

Excellent videos on string making. Great job NUSensei! Your explanations are easy to follow.

[@GustavoCastillaEtherDreams]

I started doing string a few years ago, simply economics and design for me !! you can get a spool for the price of a string. PS also ben learning how to make them bows

[@StonyRC]

Great video - for reasons I don't fully understand, I really like the prospect of making my own bowstrings. Looks like an interesting thing to do.

[@viktor12ru]

Why stop on bowstrings? Why not to make a bow as well. :) This bow would be particularly special to shot once done right.

[@davidcline7883]

Becoming a bowyer is a MUCH higher learning curve then becoming a fletcher or making your own strings. Most archers are not willing to climb that mountain.

[@MsStormcrow]

IonStarX I would LOVE to make my own bow, but I don't have the tools or anyone to teach me. it's not something you should try to do with just youtube videos. Lol

[@DarxusC]

"it's not something you should try to do with just youtube videos." I so strongly disagree. Go into the woods, grab a stick, put a string on it. As so many do as children. Maybe wear safety glasses. Go crazy. Next time, grab a thicker stick, and whittle it down a bit.

[@cmkfranck]

Sheldon Gannon has a video here on YT where he makes a string from start to finish. Its worth checking out in my opinion.

[@brucewii5334]

Awesome stuff, can't wait to learn the full process. Thanks!!

[@KILLKING110]

I ordered a 16 strand string for my recurved bow for when the string currently on my take down recurve or if I replace the limbs for stronger limbs because I found out through research that for me to be able to shoot 50 lb bow samick sage only includes a string limited to 45 lbs and my bow tuning kit came today so now it will be easier to tune it.

[@dinnerwithfranklin2451]

I love your videos, thanks

[@brycepasop6049]

Merry Christmas from Queensland Nu Sensei :D hope you had a good one

[@facundorichard2589]

you 'r awesome NUSensei!!!

[@gergoboros3393]

my local shop just made me a custom camo colored string for my PSE :D

[@lrstaf6]

Hi Friend; I have a question for you, what material do you use for serving the string?

[@robinfielding9506]

I'm a metal worker I'll make my jig and I'll make a Flemish twist jig knowing all ways may come in handy.

[@dragonwisard]

It costs your time, so it's only free if your time is worthless. There are a lot of simple skills I've acquired that I don't regularly practice because they require more time than I value the end result.

[@DarxusC]

Makes sense, if you also don't value the experience, and the skill learned.

[@virahadits6161]

Hello, I'm using 26 lbs for barebow. How many are the recommend ply of string? Thanks

[@mikeypotts4732]

12 strands would suit you fine if you're referring to how many individual threads the string should have. 60x custom strings sells quality strings for a reasonable price. You can choose length, strand, colors, material of string, all that.

[@robinfielding9506]

Buying a string is harder if you need a 53 inch. I think learning how to make strings may be a good thing.

[@gantin100]

I've wanted to make my own string, but I've found its just not cost effective. Call me cheap, but if I wanna make a flemish fast flight string getting about three spools of it will cost roughly 137 bucks which is only for 1/4 spools. More power to people if they want to make their strings, just be aware it can get expensive. I still think its cool though.

[@fjc8900]

Nu can u make me a string for my Mongolian horse bow🤔🥺came with cheap nylon. Already ruined the serving. I'll pay you of course. It's a 53"bow @28. With. 40lb draw

[@1968CudaGuy]

A bow without a string is like a gun with no ammo..

[@oliverqueenthebownarrowawe9072]

not a lot of views for some reason

[@pdavis7537]

Disappointed. I thought you were going to cover the actual making of the string.

[@savnet_sinn]

What's disappointing is your inability to look for things on your own, especially when they're so damn close: kzbin.info/aero/PL5CLRC8gaQmD08neP6zBuBUHK1jbjNwHn