How to make compound bow strings and cables

[@andrewwestbrook9672]

Sean you amaze me. I have never found someone who goes into so much depth to better help us (the general public) with the craft of archery. Such a huge thanks. God has truly blessed you and it shows. I am a Fan forever.

[@seansoutdoors]

Wow thank you!

[@kayaktote]

This video is the one that got me into string making. After watching other videos it looked like such an intimidating process, but you laid it out in a manner so easy to understand that I dove right into it. I already made new strings and cables for my Motive 6 and now working on the Agenda 7. The Motive shoots great with my new strings. Thanks Sean.

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@austindavis1786]

Dude, thank you so much. Where I live the closest "local" shop is like a couple hrs away, so I wanted to learn how to make back up strings for my bow, and your video just taught me that. You rock bro. 👍

[@seansoutdoors]

That is great. I am hoping to film a new version of this video at some point. Maybe this year even. We will see. God bless you.

[@kellylapkor8486]

Hi Sean. I am in a place where there is no archer shop and so i watch your video a lot. I watch till the end to hear God bless. You too.

[@seansoutdoors]

THat is great to hear. Thank you for sharing. God bless you too!

[@aaron_jones22]

The cables were so much easier than I thought. This makes me super pumped to start making my own strings! Thanks Sean! You are the best man. God Bless!

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@ianwilson4854]

Hi Sean I have never made a compound string having watched your video I thought I would have a go followed your instructions and it came out spot on thanks for a great video Regards Ian UK

[@seansoutdoors]

That's great. Glad it worked out. I hope you enjoyed it. God bless you.

[@reynardpachulski6879]

I've only just recently been looking at archery, and I want to applaud how well you constructed this tutorial; you describe every single step so clearly that there is literally no ability to misinterpret it, and you break every step down into its list of motivations and movements. Genuinely, this is the best tutorial I have ever watched; If I ever need a resource to see what I can do to improve my own talks, I'll be studying this.

[@seansoutdoors]

Thank you

[@2987alpha]

Thank you for ALL your tutorial, Sir. I just got my Dragon X8 and accidentally dry fired it. Your video came first when I searched "How to repair" it. I had it fixed properly just as how you showed on your instructions. From then on, I watched all your videos. And now, I am learning to make my own string, your video came first again. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@seansoutdoors]

Awesome, glad they help! God bless you.

[@jimsiegfried3540]

Well, Sean... i couldn't find a scale that i was satisfied with, so what i did was rated a old valve spring from a race car engine on an electronic spring rater to get the poundage at certain compressed lengths, then put that on the stretching hook with washers. now i know that 1/2" compression = 104 lbs, and so on up to almost 300 lbs. Building the strings and cables as you showed in your video resulted in my bow shooting better than it has in 5 years. 2" groups at 40 yds with 2 bad 50 year old shoulders. haha. Thanks for the great videos, and the information. You saved me from the Crossbow trap, and I'm EXCITED to shoot my bow again. THANKS MAN!!!

[@seansoutdoors]

That is great, Jim! Glad to hear it. God bless you!

[@howardblinder9551]

Hi Sean- Just wanted to let you know that I have completed my first string by following guidelines from your video. String is 2 colors, red & black, 62 inches long and it looks awesome. Took it to the range today and ran about 100 arrows. Performs perfect. I couldn't be happier. Thank you so much for your time in creating your string building instructional video. H

[@seansoutdoors]

That is great! So glad it is working welll for you. Enjoy it, and thanks for watching. God bless ya

[@MichaelRogersJesusrules]

Hey Sean, Just bought everything to make my first bow string,hopefully you have been well! God bless you and your gift for teaching.ox

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks. God bless you and your bow string making.

[@nikkpfaff]

You have helped me so much in my compound bow journey I know this is an old video but your channel has been making my life so much easier thanks for handing out your knowledge

[@seansoutdoors]

Great to hear. God bless you

[@ericmcclelland7758]

Thanks Sean,I've been wanting to make my own strings and cables for my Hoyts,to save money and to also learn proper techniqes,Yours is the best I've found,thanks again and good luck this season stay safe and god bless.

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@stogiesboomsticks]

Thanks Sean, after watching this video and the one on making the jig. I set out last year on the adventure of making my own. After making 5 or 6 completly crap strings(my errors) I started making decent strings. Lots a practice later I have now made and replaced strings and cables on my 2 bows, my brothers bow, my stepdads, both of my nephews and they are all shooting great! My brother shows them off to his co workers and now they want me to make some for them.(dont know if I will, but it is nice when other's appreciate your work). Could not have done these if you video was not so detail in instruction. Thanks again

[@seansoutdoors]

That is great, I am happy to hear it! God bless you and thanks for all you do for others. Sean

[@sorindstoian3262]

Massive thank you for making this video

[@seansoutdoors]

My pleasure!

[@RCortez1986]

it is obvious you have an immense passion for archery, and sincerely thank you for sharing your vast experience and knowledge of the art of archery.

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@brutallyhonestmf5578]

I'm not planning into making my own strings but this video was very good and helps you go through the process step by step. 👍

[@seansoutdoors]

Great, thanks

[@Mrbigcrush100]

Thank you Sean, I once worked in an archery shop and made several strings. this was about 20+ years ago. I'm looking to get back into building strings and I knew I needed a refresher. From what I remember your techniques are spot on. Thanks again for the video. PS stay away from nylon LOL

[@seansoutdoors]

www.seansoutdooradventures.com facebook.com/seansoutdoors/ instagram.com/seansoutdooradventures/ www.amazon.com/shop/seansoutdooradventures Thanks for checking out my videos. I appreciate it. I actually responded to comment years ago, but ALL of my replies were deleted when changing the main email on my account, ugh. Anyway, I am going back through and re-replying to all old comments so they stop popping up in the unanswered post column of my KZbin studio. As you can see, I included some links to my website and social media links in case you are interested in checking any of it out. Thanks for your patience with this process. God bless you.

[@Nickolasmb]

Thank you for making these videos. God has blessed you with the talent of teaching.

[@seansoutdoors]

Awesome! Thanks! I never realized I had a “gift for teaching” until people started to say things like that. So thank you. God bless ya

[@Nickolasmb]

Sean's Outdoor Adventures Hey no problem. I’ve learned a lot from you! It’s all been for free, I’m very grateful. Keep up the good work. Take care brother.

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks, Nick. God bless you.

[@anothersomebody8195]

Totally agree with this. I built strings for my recurve as a kid, have built my own rods and fly tie, but was almost too intimidated to consider this. Awesome instructional! The $170 installed price was too much for my 20+ YO bow 👍

[@barrywhittle6696]

Your a bloody champ mate. So well explained. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@seansoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@peteratmill]

I've watched your video over and over again. My Unistrut arrived today and I'm looking forward to getting started making up the jig. Great video Sean and good clear instructions.

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks for checking out my videos. I appreciate it. God bless you. www.seansoutdooradventures.com facebook.com/seansoutdoors/ instagram.com/seansoutdooradventures/ www.amazon.com/shop/seansoutdooradventures

[@GregoryJones9038]

Sean, just wanted to say thanks for the videos, actually just finished building my own string jig using your instructions and will start building my own strings from now on. I also wanted to say thanks for posting actual honest reviews of equipment, I've noticed in the archery world they are rather far and view between. Most reviews are just paid product advertisements by the company's pro-staff. You're doing a great job, keep it up!

[@seansoutdoors]

Thank you so much! Companies don't always like me, and few want to work with me as a result of my not just saying what they want, but that's okay. All for the Lord.

[@GregoryJones9038]

It’s honestly sad that this industry is like that. I’m also an IT guy and that type of stuff doesn’t fly in the computer hardware review industry, so I was shocked to see how the archery side seems like all paid advertisements. So you’re honestly one of the few voices in the archery community I’ve found to be worth listening too. Thanks for all the hard work.

[@pietromoopy2010]

I bought bowstring a few years ago but never got around to attempting it. Going to give it a go this weekend, I'm going to just do the bowstring for my Evolve 31, and if it comes out good I'll do the buss cables as well. Better believe I'll be watching this video every step of the way lol.

[@seansoutdoors]

Cool. One step I've changed is to put the twist in the string before serving down it. I just serve the very tip first then stretch, then twist then serve.

[@TheVeganeater]

Wow. Very clear and great tutorial . I love it and needed badly to learn more about taking care of my own bow and not always depending on the pro shop . Big thanks and god bless

[@seansoutdoors]

Sure thing. God bless you.

[@xristosierapetrocaptainnik9082]

Thanks Sean Perfect video very useful imformationw Today i just made my first string and cables Thanks to you

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks

[@luissandoval4093]

Very good video Sean! Thank you once again and God bless you!

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks God bless

[@MarkTillotson]

Very useful and detailed video - this is potentially going to save me money and be fun to do! Thanks for the detail and the hints and tips.

[@seansoutdoors]

Great!

[@jonjaramillo7656]

Amazing video bud!!!! Ive been reloading my own ammo for some time now... but got to thinking lately... WHY DO I STILL TAKE MY BOW IN?? WHY CANT I DO IT MYSELF?? well thanks to you, i find out, i CAN do it at home.... you good sir has just sparked a new adventure and set of projects for me haha Love your channel.... love the content.... BIIIIIIIIIIIG THUMBS UP!!!!

[@seansoutdoors]

Great, glad it helped. God bless you.

[@corkforbrains]

BRAVO Sean! Bitchin' Good Video!! I have been looking for a site to get back into shooting my compound bow again and that "you can help yourself if you try" attitude you have is Perfect! I priced getting my string replaced on my old Hoyt Defiant and for what they were asking, I could certainly give your instructions a heartfelt try!! Thanks again, it's my pleasure to run across your video!!

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks, God bless your efforts.

[@LaLaObeRoT]

Thank you Sean. You really helped me out with this one!!

[@seansoutdoors]

Great! Thanks

[@kevinmann6931]

very helpful video Sean. i have already made the jig from the other video and cant wait to get my string material to try my hand at making my own strings and cables. it's because of your videos that i got the confidence to try and make my own strings. You explain everything in a manner that the diy'er can really understand. Thank you so much for your videos they are extremely helpful.

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@lhb4031]

Hay Sean great video, i never thought to make my own strings before this video, i will have to check to see how to make the string gig. Well maybe i will just take my bow to Lemmies Archery shop and let them do it. To much for me. Thanks for the video great tutorial on string making .

[@seansoutdoors]

My pleasure

[@airos52]

this is a VERY detailed and user friendly instructional video. Nice job!!!

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks! I'm hoping to film another this summer if time permits with some updated info to try to make this overall video even better. Thanks for watching and God bless you.

[@airos52]

Romans 1:16 God Bless you my brother.

[@seansoutdoors]

Amen, thanks. God bless you too!

[@Bowsonthebrain]

Great video! Cool jig too !

[@seansoutdoors]

Thank you

[@paulparetta4793]

Hey man, I got a string done. I made a matrix 405 mega string. I used D97 28 strands. Halo .017, centered with RCT. I used an 19.00 strain gauge scale( from EBAY). Everything came out very firm. I stretched to 400#. I cant wait to put it on my crossbow. 👍🏼👍🏼🏹🐗🦌. Hunting next weekend.

[@seansoutdoors]

Best of luck with it!

[@shaneberkness2743]

Just added this to my archery playlist just incase I feel like making my own strings and cables someday.

[@shaneberkness2743]

***** No problem. I find that your longer video goes over everything much better than a short video. God bless you too.

[@shaneberkness2743]

***** I've watched a couple videos on string making. I'm not sure who made them because it was a while ago. It seemed like you did a better job at explaining than most people who only make a shorter video and some people who also made a long video.

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@johndonato3638]

Hi Sean, this video is an oldie but goodie. That's great advice at 1:25 about possible string length errors on a limb sticker. I have the Sanlida Dragon X8. The Sanlida web site says the cables are 32.23" which is also what the cable actually measures. But the sticker says 33". I am guessing that the longer spec may have been for the older cam design. I just got new strings made up, and the cables were too long by about an inch. So measure twice, make once.

[@seansoutdoors]

I'm not sure what the reasoning would be.

[@johndonato3638]

@@seansoutdoors I think the limb sticker was for when Sanlida used the older cam design, which took longer cables (33 1/4") due to that wrap-around design to the attach point on the cam. I figured that out after watching your old cam vs new cam video. And they likely did not print new limb stickers to reflect the change. The local folks who made my strings were using the measurements from the old cam design it seems. They offered to replace the cables / no charge. I'm still really enjoying the bow, and thanks for your informative reviews and performance testing. That information really helps!

[@alfredoromo6540]

Very informative video, thank you Sean! I built my own bow press and my bow winch and now I'm going to make a jig like your thanks again and have a great holidays

[@seansoutdoors]

Great. God bless

[@TorbenVestergaards]

Att: Sean! Inspired by you and your video, im now finish working on my own string jig and looking forward to start making my own strings. Thx Sean and regards from Denmark, overseas!

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks for checking out my videos. I appreciate it. God bless you. www.amazon.com/shop/seansoutdooradventures www.seansoutdooradventures.com facebook.com/seansoutdoors/ instagram.com/seansoutdooradventures/

[@bigdaddydoitall]

Thanks for you video. thumbs up. The bow shop here in the town I live is trying to charge me 200 for cables and string on my PSE.

[@bigdaddydoitall]

+seansoutdoor I'm going to check that out right now. thanks again. I will centrally tell them you directed me their way.

[@bigdaddydoitall]

+seansoutdoor subscribed. God Bless

[@seansoutdoors]

www.seansoutdooradventures.com facebook.com/seansoutdoors/ instagram.com/seansoutdooradventures/ www.amazon.com/shop/seansoutdooradventures Thanks for checking out my videos. I appreciate it. I actually responded to comment years ago, but ALL of my replies were deleted when changing the main email on my account, ugh. Anyway, I am going back through and re-replying to all old comments so they stop popping up in the unanswered post column of my KZbin studio. As you can see, I included some links to my website and social media links in case you are interested in checking any of it out. Thanks for your patience with this process. God bless you.

[@P0LARice]

Great Video mate, thanks for your help! 🍻🍻

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks

[@offthehoofoutdoors5522]

Thanks Sean. Great video.

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks

[@patrickpk6299]

Dang...a lot goes into that. very nice video

[@seansoutdoors]

Yes

[@tjblackforest69]

Very good Info. Thank you Sir!

[@seansoutdoors]

You are welcome

[@Rowganlife]

thanks a bunch for making the video! much appreciated!

[@seansoutdoors]

You are welcome!

[@DimSimSam]

Great Video Sean..I think I’ll pay someone to do it for me😂😂😂. Although I seriously enjoyed watching how to make strings and cables. Amazing .....god bless

[@seansoutdoors]

Awesome thanks

[@stephen271]

As always very well explained and detailed the best video for sure!!!

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@howardblinder9551]

Hi Sean- wanted to touch base and let u know that I have completed the main bow string and both the buss and control cable for my Hoyt. Made all strings to factory spec length and am happy to say that all specs hit the factory numbers when I strung it up and did the measurements. Could not have done this project without your help. Thanks again for your instructional videos. H

[@seansoutdoors]

That is awesome. I'm proud of ya. Keep it up, it is a fun hobby! I'm going to try to film another video on string making this summer with some tweaks that I have made to my approach. Stay tuned for whenever I get that up. God bless ya

[@BushCampingTools]

Great video!

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@botchvinik8668]

I've noticed that every person so far that has made string building and peep tying videos on KZbin has NO idea what "an eighth of an inch" is. That last portion that you back served Sean, was a lot more than an eighth of an inch. It was close to 3 times that much. 3/8 of an inch. Look at your total length served for a reference....it was 2 inches. Look at the portion of that 2 inches that you back served, it was much more than a mere 1/16th of the overall served length. I appreciate these videos for the wealth of information in them and their value in helping others learn these skills, but goodness people, please be more accurate with your measurements, it's important if you really want people to be able to do these builds successfully. Having gotten my need for attention to details out of the way, i now wish to give you praise and much thanks Sean for this really excellent and informative video on bow string building. Knowing the proper tensions to use, how long to allow the string to be stretched, your overall serving techniques, everything you covered was extremely helpful and instructive, and i thank you for sharing your knowledge with others. I was especially impressed with that neat little trick you employed when it came to back serving down to the loop end...using the jig bolt. Very crafty. Thanks again, and stay safe out in the woods.

[@seansoutdoors]

Okay.

[@tylercarder581]

👀 damn dude you're just good at all of it

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks

[@brandonhuster6955]

Thank you for responding to my question. I have been a subscriber for awhile. Thank you for all you great videos.

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@sorindstoian3262]

Thanks

[@seansoutdoors]

Thank you!!!!

[@Curtisengland31]

One concern I have, and maybe someone has pointed this out already and maybe it’s a non issue with bowstrings, is writing on the string material with a sharpie. In the overhead rigging course I took a few years ago, this was a Cardinal sin and slings with any writing directly on the fibres had to be destroyed because the ink has the potential to weaken the fibres and cause a sling to break under higher load. I also realize that safety standards in overhead rigging are incredibly high due to the nature of that business, but it’s just something I thought would be good to bring to light. I always enjoy your videos and come to your channel first if my bow needs something done that I want to do myself. Cheers

[@seansoutdoors]

It is a non-issue. It usually wipes off the string by the time you are done serving it and I have been writing on bow strings for years and it hasn't done anything negative to the strength of them.

[@stevemarcinkiewicz9691]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to put it together.

[@seansoutdoors]

www.seansoutdooradventures.com facebook.com/seansoutdoors/ instagram.com/seansoutdooradventures/ www.amazon.com/shop/seansoutdooradventures Thanks for checking out my videos. I appreciate it. I actually responded to comment years ago, but ALL of my replies were deleted when changing the main email on my account, ugh. Anyway, I am going back through and re-replying to all old comments so they stop popping up in the unanswered post column of my KZbin studio. As you can see, I included some links to my website and social media links in case you are interested in checking any of it out. Thanks for your patience with this process. God bless you.

[@jarogugol5187]

Great video.

[@seansoutdoors]

Thank you

[@jarogugol5187]

@seansoutdoors I watched.a lot of videos with wonderful devices for big money. I lacked solutions and ingenuity. I found it with you. As it happens, you don't need expensive equipment, just a head full of ideas.

[@seansoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@ultraclassic01hd]

A Starbucks and a new SeansOutdoor video. Great way to start a day Sean! I do leave this this part of the sport to the pros. 😉

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@MartinMignogna]

Thank you Sean and God bless.

[@seansoutdoors]

You’re welcome and God bless you too

[@MartinMignogna]

@@seansoutdoors This video got me interested in making my own strings. I own a few crossbows and this is going to be very beneficial. I just need to learn how many strands each string gets. I know the Scorpyd DeathStalker uses 20 strands for the string and buss cables use 24 but most other crossbows use upwards of 30 strands. Do you have any knowledge about this ?

[@seansoutdoors]

Sorry, I'm not familiar with Crossbow Strings and cables. I've never worked on them or looked into them.

[@MartinMignogna]

@@seansoutdoors I'm using 8190F from BCY and the strands are alot thinner in comparison to other materials. The string gets 38 strands and cables get 34-36. I just made my first split yoke Buss cables over the weekend.

[@seansoutdoors]

@@MartinMignogna Great

[@neilspeer2330]

First one? Yeah! Great video. Keep them coming.

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@rotormadmonkey]

God bless you for making these videos, ive made the jig and my first string with great success and im now working on the yoke cables thanks to your videos, keep up the good work. any chance of making a detailed setup video for the control/buss cables please.

[@rotormadmonkey]

+seansoutdoor Sorry, yes its the tuning, i have a big tear to the right on the paper test to much to be adjusted by the rest and its hard to find a video that gives a clear breakdown of how to tune it with the yoke/control cables.

[@rotormadmonkey]

Perfect i use a Bowtech infinite edge pro, ill have a look now. Really appreciate your help thankyou

[@seansoutdoors]

www.seansoutdooradventures.com facebook.com/seansoutdoors/ instagram.com/seansoutdooradventures/ www.amazon.com/shop/seansoutdooradventures Thanks for checking out my videos. I appreciate it. I actually responded to comment years ago, but ALL of my replies were deleted when changing the main email on my account, ugh. Anyway, I am going back through and re-replying to all old comments so they stop popping up in the unanswered post column of my KZbin studio. As you can see, I included some links to my website and social media links in case you are interested in checking any of it out. Thanks for your patience with this process. God bless you.

[@jonescompanyoutdoorsliquid3106]

Very informative, well done.

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks, I am hoping to film an updated version of this video some time this summer with a few modifications I have made. Glad you found it informative. God bless you.

[@ianc951]

Thanks for the awesome video finally made a string jig and made a string, really looking forward to the new video, You should try to get it out before the end of the month, sorry im being pushy but im going to shoot at redding and want to have a nice fresh string ready ;)

[@seansoutdoors]

Sorry, but I'm finishing my Master's Degree in Theology and Pastoral care, I have a double workload, and I have to get all my classes finished by May 24, so I won't have much time for anything until that is all done. God bless ya.

[@brandonbrown33]

Awesome video!

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@OUTDOORSACCURACY]

Like all the details

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks

[@brianc6739]

Thank you so much for this!

[@seansoutdoors]

My pleasure! God bless you

[@bigballs429]

Great video man keep up the great work

[@seansoutdoors]

www.seansoutdooradventures.com facebook.com/seansoutdoors/ instagram.com/seansoutdooradventures/ www.amazon.com/shop/seansoutdooradventures Thanks for checking out my videos. I appreciate it. I actually responded to comment years ago, but ALL of my replies were deleted when changing the main email on my account, ugh. Anyway, I am going back through and re-replying to all old comments so they stop popping up in the unanswered post column of my KZbin studio. As you can see, I included some links to my website and social media links in case you are interested in checking any of it out. Thanks for your patience with this process. God bless you.

[@lovebumperknows]

magnificent work,, not sure how much I pay for strings but after seeing what you do , I wouldn't second guess my main string makers price, also it keeps him in business which is important, but your method is awesome, I know for me I couldn't get it that good ever, I had enough experiences with fishing line to know,, man gotta know his expectations,lol, just a thought, you ever think of doing this as a side (don't wanna say the word) work or income, you make quality strings , only thing between you and my local string maker is he gets them on the bow for me, I love all your videos , keep up the HARD work

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@willyt8047]

That is awesome me and my dad will make one of them! :) thanks man! God bless.

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@RoodogGonebushTas]

Excellent video Sean you most certainly know your art, maybe one day I will be able to make my own too, thanks for showing us how mate :-)

[@RoodogGonebushTas]

***** :-)

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@intofordracingful]

Enjoyed your step by step process and made it look easier with your set up. Is this the same for a recurve crossbow like excalibur? Or would i need to add more strands for strength since pull weight is increased when pulled back?

[@seansoutdoors]

Check with the manufacturer to see how many strands it needs to be. Probably more

[@jimwagner6600]

Hi Sean ! Question : When measuring for the length, are you measuring center to center of the pins. or outside to outside, or outside to inside ( which would be the same as center to center) ? Thanx for the great vids !

[@seansoutdoors]

Outside to outside

[@lolmaker2012]

In the description you mentioned creating an updated video in the future with new insight. Has that video been made? If not I hope to see it! Also, I appreciate your videos and they have played a huge role into my passion for archery, thank you.

[@seansoutdoors]

I have actually been thinking about making it. Maybe this summer I'll try to put it together. Pray to God I can make or find the time lol!

[@fredmceathron4577]

very good video really improved my string making thank you.... Fred McEathron

[@seansoutdoors]

www.seansoutdooradventures.com facebook.com/seansoutdoors/ instagram.com/seansoutdooradventures/ www.amazon.com/shop/seansoutdooradventures Thanks for checking out my videos. I appreciate it. I actually responded to comment years ago, but ALL of my replies were deleted when changing the main email on my account, ugh. Anyway, I am going back through and re-replying to all old comments so they stop popping up in the unanswered post column of my KZbin studio. As you can see, I included some links to my website and social media links in case you are interested in checking any of it out. Thanks for your patience with this process. God bless you.

[@juanantonioespinosa8816]

Thanks for the video. It is a good bunch of inmormation for me. ¿Do you think it´s any problem making the string out of just one colour thread?. I want to begin making my own compound bow strings and don´t want to spend unnecessarily for the experiment.

[@seansoutdoors]

Yes that is perfectly fine. Just out a string in it as you make it to separate the two sides so you know where to place your peep sight when it is finished.

[@juanantonioespinosa8816]

@@seansoutdoors Thanks!

[@h0tkoko]

Hi Sean, thanks for the detailed tutorial. Regarding the stretching, do I so that for all cables and the string as well?

[@seansoutdoors]

Yes, stretch every one.

[@h0tkoko]

@@seansoutdoors stretch after I serve the end loops but before I do the center serving, right?

[@luissandoval4093]

Hello Sean! Me again. Thank you for the video. I just have some questions. Hope you can answer me (us). Why do you serve the string before twisting it? is it better? How many twists do you recommend for the string? Clockwise / Counterclock wise? Lets say that I have to make a 60 inch string. How extra long the string must be in order to be 60 in at the end after stretching and twisting? Finally I bought a Mathews Chill compound bow and I am very happy with it. During this learning process, I have noticed that there are not separate things in archery tunning. The bow its very important, such as the arrows are. Maybe the less considered thing is the string. Somebody made a custom made string to me, and the bow performance decreased condiderably. That is why I returned to you at this point. I want to make my own strings just to make sure there is one less variable in the equation. GOD bless you Sean!

[@seansoutdoors]

When I made this video I was still a little new at making strings and it was easier to hit the correct length by serving first then adding twist. However, I stopped doing that because it gives a better result when you just serve the very end that will be the loop, then turn the jig and add all the twists, then stretch, then serve the rest of the end serving after you have stretched. I'm in the comments section right now responding to you, so I can't see what I wrote in the description, but I feel like put the formula for calculating string length and number of twists in the description so check there and see if it is there. Regarding the string and performance, very often a string and cables will stretch over time. In a sense, they stretch together as you use the bow. When you put a new string but keep the old cables, your string is susceptible to stretching more than the cables will be since the cables have already done most of their stretching. Additionally, if you put a new string on without adding twist to the cables to get them back to manufacturer's specifications, you are going to have other performance issues.

[@luissandoval4093]

@@seansoutdoors Thank you Sean!

[@verano7248]

Thanks a lot for this Video👍a question, it's not important to burn the ends of the serving, that the serving come not loose?

[@seansoutdoors]

Yes burning the end helps to prevent it from slipping.

[@adamlong54]

question I have an old bow cable system the cable is the bow string it's good but the coating on the cables are bad can I just strip it off and recoat the cable with plastic dip sand and wax it ?

[@seansoutdoors]

Sounds like a very old bow. You may need to just replace the whole thing unless you have the ability to dip the cable in rubberized material.

[@adamlong54]

+Sean's Outdoor Adventures yes we do have the rubber coating you can buy the rubber in a can stuff so use that then ok thanks for the heads up

[@BrewHaGamers]

Thanks for a awesome video but is there a reason you didn't twist before you did the large section of serving?

[@seansoutdoors]

No good reason, I normally do.

[@Outlabyrinth]

sweet video ! thanks a lot ! i both a used bow i would like to reset string and cables to factory spec how much load tension should i put to get the right length ?or can just do like you did in the last section attaching to a nail a tension it by hand and get the mesurement thanks cheers

[@seansoutdoors]

Typically to get the right length you need to check with the manufacturer of the bow to see how they base their measurements. Some will put them under 100 pounds of tension for the length and many will just measure them in a resting state without any tension on them. For the most part I just measure them by pulling them straight by hand and measure them. I’ll do this by hooking one end on a nail and put a screw driver through the other end and hold onto the screw driver to pull the string right and I’ll measure it at that length.

[@Outlabyrinth]

@@seansoutdoors pretty fast and accurate !! thanks a lot!!! you re very nice ! thanks a lot again !!!! all the best ! cheers !!!

[@caniswolf3394]

Which serving winder to you prefer, metal or plastic? I'm considering making my own strings/cables and have been looking around for one and would like some input on which are the good, the bad, and the OMG stay-away-from -at-all-cost ones. Thanks.

[@seansoutdoors]

The important part is how well you can adjust the tension. Typically the cheaper the cost the lest capable it is to be finely adjusted.

[@caniswolf3394]

@@seansoutdoors I've seen ones from "Beiter" that run around $50.00 but they do look like they have the best tension ability as opposed to the cheapies. I'm just tired of paying so much for poor quality made strings. I know the fibers used to make them are of good quality, but they're assembled poorly. I want to make my own and create the kind of quality that I want and know I can achieve .Thanks.

[@seansoutdoors]

The $50 Beiter is the one I use for pretty much everything.

[@caniswolf3394]

@@seansoutdoors Thanks, that helps. I just don't want to buy something I'm going to have problems with later on.

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@maverickrfrox]

Hi Sean, good day. I'm Ryan from Philippines. I have the bear cruzer g2 but the string on my bow is already frayed and some strands are showing. Where i'm from, i don't have access or the budget to purchase the strigns and cables for my bow from overseas. Would it be possible if you can make a bow string designed specifically for the G2 model? i would really appreciate it if you can show how to make it for the Bear Cruzer G2 model and what string brand you would recommend using so i can also make my own and save money. Thank you very much, and i wish you more success and more views on your videos. God bless and have a wonderful day.

[@seansoutdoors]

All you need to do is follow the same steps shown here but use the specifications for string and cable lengths that are labeled on the lower limb of the bow as well as the manufacturer’s website. If you can’t find it on their website just email and ask them for those details. God bless you.

[@The_Arrow_Life]

Hey Sean how long does it take you to complete a string and cables for one bow using your jig minus the overnight stretch?

[@seansoutdoors]

Few hours

[@georgied88]

awesome, recently had a bad experience with custom strings inspired me to start making some....quick question, would adding twist to the string before serving the ends be beneficial? was thinking maybe u could lock in some twist better?.....then serve the ends recheck and add the center serving?

[@georgied88]

+seansoutdoor haha, didn't even open the notation at first, I see that now....will try, thanks again keep up the inspiring work man

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@celalettinakarcay6548]

Dear Sean Thank you so much for your knowledgable videos. I was watching your videos first I made my own strings jig, My question is to you what kind of halo string I need? I have bcy 452X, on your video you are showing but I do not know what # those halo braided serving strings. Can you please write and let me know. What types? BCY string Halo serving and Bcy please

[@seansoutdoors]

I detail those things out in the description section of this video if you want to check that.

[@celalettinakarcay6548]

@@seansoutdoors Thank you Sean.

[@patrickpk6299]

Hi Sean - I was wondering if you could update the string materials, or validate that you still use the materials listed. I'm new to this and don't want to buy the wrong items. it seems that lancaster is not selling the BCY x, they have a BCY 454 now, it also comes in 1/4# and 1/8#...approx how many strings can you get (90" string) out of a 1/8# roll? they still sell the halo and the 62xs. This video is a few years old, just wondering if you've switched things up at all? Thx!

[@seansoutdoors]

The description in this video has updates regarding serving material etc.

[@seansoutdoors]

BCY has changed their string material since a key component for BCY-X was being discontinued. I still have so much BCY-X that I have not tried the replacement string material so I would have to defer to the manufacturer and their recommendations regarding how many strands should be used to make a string.

[@WARLOCK132000]

just asking but when you measure and do your twists for the overall length, do you take into consideration the threads tightening on the other nut giving more tightness and maybe stretching the Length a little more then accurate length? also thanks for all the great info you provide.

[@seansoutdoors]

I typically account for 1 twist per 1 and a half inches of string length, and then serve it. If there is still some need to adjust for length at the very end of the process I just add or remove a twist if needed.

[@chamaramendis7505]

thanks for information

[@seansoutdoors]

No problem

[@coleremington3391]

Better be careful my friend! The commercial string companies are gonna be out of business if this gets popular.

[@seansoutdoors]

Lol thanks

[@caiotefu9856]

I have a 1975/6 Damon Howatt, super diablo compound bow id like to swap for a different more up to date bow, any type of bow really as the cable snapped. It looked like it was a bike brake cable with the black plastic covering!

[@caiotefu9856]

P.s its a very pretty wooden bow. I live miles from anywhere and just need a bow. It looks great hanging up on my wall though.

[@seansoutdoors]

Yeah I have a bow with those kind of cables.

[@hookerallison1]

Do you normally make your own string and cables or buy them? Is there a quality differnce in a good homade one with the brand of string that you recommended versus a brand name such as Vapor Trail or winners choice?

[@seansoutdoors]

Yes, I have been making my own strings for a couple years, just to save money, lol. I would say that I don't see much of any difference between when I make a good set and when I've purchased them in the past. I used to buy Vapor Trails all the time, but I also have come to like 60X custom strings for their price lol. God bless you.

[@hookerallison1]

Thanks you for commenting back and we will def be making the jig that you made. God bless you also!!! 😃

[@seansoutdoors]

Good luck with it.

[@ARMYstud0seven]

about how long does the process take you when not instructing? i know you allow time to stretch, but that aside, how long is it typically taking to do all the serving? thanks!

[@seansoutdoors]

It takes a good amount of time to serve the strings and cables. I'd say at least an hour to do a set

[@chaseheap]

Hey Sean. Great video! Just got my bolts tapped and putting together the jig tonight. What are you using for a press. I have the Matthews No Cam HTR and realize that the limbs are beyond parallel which can make portable presses a little sketchy. I think I'm gonna save up for an EZ press but wanted to hear your tow cents. Also, I was looking up Winner's Choice strings and they advertise putting a coating over the served areas of the string. Do you know what that coating is?

[@chaseheap]

+seansoutdoor thanks for such a quick response Sean. I got a string and cables made for my daughters little BowTech rascal and we shot some good groups yesterday. Good call on the press. I'm going to wait until I can get a nicer one. God bless you as well!

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@h0tkoko]

Hi Sean, thanks for this video and other videos as well. Very good. May I ask, in your opinion, how many maximum strands for cable and max. for string? Thanks in advance.

[@seansoutdoors]

For a compound I would not go more than 24 because it would start to become too far to ride properly in the cam. God bless you.

[@TejenderPrasad]

Hey Sean , just noticed your serving At the End loop is the other way around , You did it from bottom to top of the Loop . so which way is better ?? I usually start serving from the top of the loop ! THank you Sean !

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@mahari7285]

Hey Sean, I watched this video several times enjoying the clear and detailed information you provide. I´m a novice Compound shooter from Germany (sorry for my bad English) and just planning to build my own strings and cables. I´m quite firm in making strings for my recurve bows but I haven´t build one under tension, yet. I own a string jig quite similar to yours and want to upgrade it with that type of stretching device you´ve shown. But I don´t understand how you get the twists into the string when it´s under tension. I would presume it´s just turning the hooks further in for the required amound of twists? Or do you simply take off the string, twist it and bring it back to tension on the stretcher? It would be so great to get a response! Blessings from Germany.

[@mahari7285]

Thank you so much for your response! I was told that the string may not come loose when applying twists. I couldn´t imagine how this should work without a special machine that allows to twist and stretch simultaneously. I will follow your procedure, that makes it quite easier!

[@seansoutdoors]

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[@hammercg59vet70]

Sean. Any recomndations on where and what company sells a compound bow with a max draw weight of 55 lbs. Or am I stuck getting a 60 ?

[@seansoutdoors]

I've never heard of a peak weight of 55. You're probably stuck with 60 lbs.

[@allywilkeforsenate]

I shoot Hoyt and I can call them to get the deflection for my limbs of the poundage I want and order the limbs frim a dealer.Just have to tell Hoyt your bow soecs.

[@VashStarwind]

Is it ok to use Dynaflight 97 on compound bows, or just the expensive stuff?

[@seansoutdoors]

I would heck with the manufacturer’s website to see what it’s rated for.

[@VashStarwind]

@@seansoutdoorsGotcha thats what i thought, but was just wondering if you can get away with it, or if you will die if you do try it ha.

[@seansoutdoors]

If the Manufacturer says you can do it then you can. If they say don't, then don't but it is best to ask them rather than someone like me. God bless you.

[@h0tkoko]

Hi Sean, is it advisable to serve the cables at the lengths they slide throughout the cable guard? Thanks in advance

[@seansoutdoors]

If it's a plastic cable guard then I would not.

[@h0tkoko]

@@seansoutdoors my cable guard have rollers. Would the serving serve as protection to the cables?

[@seansoutdoors]

@@h0tkoko If it has rollers then it should be okay to serve the cable.

[@h0tkoko]

@@seansoutdoors thanks Sean, is it because without rollers, the serving might easily unwrap and loosen?

[@seansoutdoors]

@@h0tkoko without rollers the serving would cause friction and wear out the plastic slide.

[@therealwilliammullins3356]

Great video Sean. Did you make the cable with 24 strand as well?

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks. Yes.