Hickory Bark Bowstring

This video shows making a hickory bark bowstring, for bow, by reverse wrapping the cordage, finishing the cord, and tying the knots at.the top and bottom, and final adjustment.
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[@dinoquintana4319]

I really miss this guy .he had alot of good knowledge that he has used.hope you are healthy Walter

[@gman7281]

He posted a vid not too long ago

[@Dsuranix]

you're nature's bob ross. i hope you get the recognition you deserve, frankly.

[@bozzskaggs112]

So is he😇 bob ross or frank lee?

[@HinduBoy]

@@bozzskaggs112 who is Frank lee?

[@bozzskaggs112]

@@HinduBoy 🤔😳 At this point I need to high five myself in the face because I have no idea. Doh! If I remember I'll return to this. Sorry.

[@trevormassoth2802]

Love your content

[@heidigillespie3541]

Your videos are so great! Thanks for another terrific teaching!

[@TreeCamper]

Good technique on getting the fibers to break up. I've seen people make bark cordage but not do that step. This probably makes for a more consistent and reliable product.

[@itsraningagain]

Many thanks, really enjoy watching your videos 👍🙂

[@waltergigandet6715]

To get to this place of making cordage, from bark- Please go to my video on retting bark for cordage. Cordage from bark, you’ll have to experiment, only a few have strength to hold up as a bowstring. Linden/basswood, was called the cordage tree, but not strong enough for a bowstring, snares and rope, no problem tho, basswood is medium strength

[@waltergigandet6715]

End of cordage, to stop unraveling, just tie and overhand knot, trim off stragglers. Top of cord , tie a lariat loop, bottom that attaches to lower bow limb, tie a timber hitch. Look closely at the video here, you will see the overhand knot. Need more instructions on tying these knots, they are taught in the my knot videos. I put in the main knots I use all the time. Pretty soon, more videos are coming, garden is in, house is coming along😉

[@bozzskaggs112]

I've been shredding poplar bark for a while. I've a paper sack full of it. The limbs that are dropping in spring winds are naturally retted although some has gone to the point of rot and can't be used. I wish I could see how he went from bark on the tree to the point the video started. As far as making cordage I cheated. I bought raffia at a craft store and have made a couple of lengths of cordage that I may use as a necklace or bracelet. The point is that I used the easily gained bought fiber so that I'd know a bit about the process when working with the material I sweated over.

[@jacquelinebrunder2384]

Good videos in this series. Where has he gone?

[@sethwarner2540]

Yeah, Ive tried that with the twist;but it wasnt very strong. How strong is your bow string?

[@HinduBoy]

🗿💞🐾

[@bonesstones6584]

Cool video! Have you tested the breaking strength of the cordage? I would be worried that sucker would break at draw and there goes your bow!

[@waltergigandet6715]

To test it, hang a weight that is more than one’s bow weight from the string. I always make the last six inches where the timber hitch is a little bit thicker, at the knot weakens the poundage strength of the bowstring, otherwise, this is where it will invariably break

[@coyclarkk]

Do I just twist It until the end? How do I stop it from unwinding?

[@Freeman-Dl70]

I'd imagine, you'd stop it with a knot.