That IS the nicest stock ive ever seen. How did you make it anyways?BigUgly wrote:Made my own stock.
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Hey CB where did you learn to make "flemish" strings? A friend makes his own for his recurve and he tells me they are simple and not very expensive.
That is nice work on the stock. I bet it was time consuming but very rewarding. I know a lot of folks here could make a stock if they just put their minds to it. I get most of my ideas from other people ideas and improve on them or just do it less expensively.
Keep 'em coming guys. It is winter now and we need a winter project to get us our of our better half's hair. Either that or we start makeing "deer retrevial systems"
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That is nice work on the stock. I bet it was time consuming but very rewarding. I know a lot of folks here could make a stock if they just put their minds to it. I get most of my ideas from other people ideas and improve on them or just do it less expensively.
Keep 'em coming guys. It is winter now and we need a winter project to get us our of our better half's hair. Either that or we start makeing "deer retrevial systems"
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araz2114, I learned by trial and error. You're right about it not being too complicated to make. Anyone willing to take the time can learn, and the raw materials don't cost too much.araz2114 wrote:Hey CB where did you learn to make "flemish" strings? A friend makes his own for his recurve and he tells me they are simple and not very expensive. araz2114
However, to make a good one takes time and a lot of attention to detail. Things like how long to cut the strands, the direction and how tight to twist the strands, how many twists are needed to braid and make the loops, and how many total twists in the string are needed, not to mention, stretching the bundles equally, evenly and gradually, so that they share the same stress and load, in order to make sure that the string is stable and uniform, so that it will not fail prematurely. Finally the center serving on a crossbow must be wound with the proper tension, so that it will not separate from the constant abuse it must take.
In other words, the materials to make one aren't too expensive, and I suppose if anyone is willing to learn, they could eventually make one. However, it's a given that not all strings are created equal. I know from experience that : To make a good custom string does take time, dedication and pride.
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Micro Axe 340, Matrix 380, Matrix 355, Matrix 350, Exocet 200
ComfyBear Strings
G5 Montecs 125gr., SlickTrick 125 gr. Magnums
To thine own self be true.
Remove thine mask Polonius.
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I enjoy making wooden arrows for my longbow. This cresting machine I made for about 5 dollars. I used the motor from a hand held blender which I bought at the Salvation Army store for $1.50, and I used a dimer switch so that I can turn the machine on and then adjust what speed I wanted the arrows to spin when I crest them. I attach the arrow with a piece of surgical tubing and the bracket that holds the other end of the arrow is a couple of piece of brass that I had kicking around in the shed.
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You guys do some awesome stuff! 
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