Easy way how to make a Longbow string for beginners no jig required, Flemish twist bowstring

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3 жыл бұрын

Make a bow string the easy way, no need for jigs or complicated equipment, step by step guide, filmed in real time so you can see exactly how long it takes and can hopefully follow along as you make your own string. This video will help you make a `Flemish Twist` string, single loop, ideal for Longbow. Want to help us keep our bow making website going and these videos? Please consider helping us pay the costs by using the donate button here...
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Here is a rough guide for strands required per weight of bow...
For a bow weight of 20-30lbs will require 8 strands
For a bow weight of 25-35lbs will require 10 strands
For a bow weight of 35-45lbs will require 12 strands
For a bow weight of 45-55lbs will require 14 strands
For a bow weight of 55-80lbs will require 16 strands
For a bow weight of 80-100lbs will require 18 strands
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@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Here is the video on how to serve your string as mentioned above kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gJ57jdWUu5unYoE.html

@markboucher7441 2 күн бұрын

Excellent in every way! I never wanted to make my own string until I saw this video. Thank you so much for making this available to amateur beginners like me.

@longbows 2 күн бұрын

Glad it helped! We have plenty of other videos, I hope they all come in handy and inspire you!

@kelvinsparks4651 4 ай бұрын

This is the easiest too understand string making video out there . Well done and thank you for making such an enjoyable video 😊

@longbows 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Have you seen my bow making website www.howtomakealongbow.co.uk

@kelvinsparks4651 4 ай бұрын

@longbows no but I will check it out, thank you. I have recently cut a lovely piece of viburnum, not huge , about 2" thick so hopefully I can get a light weight bough stave bow out of it .

@longbows 4 ай бұрын

great, keep me posted on your progress

@kelvinsparks4651 4 ай бұрын

@longbows will do , just the waiting game for it too season now .

@user-wi1jv3vc2o 4 ай бұрын

Thats a lot easier than Ive been showed before by others . Thanks ⚔️⚔️⚔️👍

@longbows 4 ай бұрын

Glad to help, I hope you fidn the rest of the channel useful, have you seen my website www.howtomakealongbow.co.uk

@Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan Жыл бұрын

11:07 the; (A-Ha!) moment when I realized why the need to cut all strands 1/2" less than previous. Normally, I'm sleeping or so lost any time there's knitting, crochet, sewing, in shows but you've kept me knot' only awake but I've followed & learned! Amazing teacher!

@longbows Жыл бұрын

Naww, shucks, you made me blush! Glad it came in handy, any help with the channel gladly accepted.

@antonylawrence7266 3 ай бұрын

I use this as a reminder, I don’t make enough for it to sink in ! Just one difference, I lay the strings 1/2 inch down, not cut them. Then feed the difference to the other end before cutting it into two bunches.

@longbows 3 ай бұрын

glad someone is using the videos, glad you have also found your own way to do things! Any help with the continuation of the channel is greatly appreciated.

@jasongreen3434 Жыл бұрын

Beware of not back twisting! Must back twist peeps

@gamemasterworldbuilder Жыл бұрын

For over 25 years I have been making strings, Arrows, Bracers, Tabs, and anything else that I needed for archery. Every one of this channels videos that I watch ups my game in almost immeasurable ways. Richard and Phillip, keep up the incredible work, the incredible dedication to your craft and the betterment of the Archery community.

@longbows Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's very kind of you to say! I am glad we could help. We would love to carry on with the channel, sadly it hasn't grown to become `self-sufficient` so it's hard to warrant the amount of time it takes, we will do what we can. Thanks again.

@gamemasterworldbuilder Жыл бұрын

@@longbows Well sirs I sincerely hope it turns around for you, there is not a better Archery Education channel on this platform, and it would be a real shame to lose your extensive experience and knowledge. Ps. The Big Jig needs to come back in stock.

@rustymeadows3482 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@longbows 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@oEternalMajesty 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you for everything, i've just finished my first English longbow, crafted my string and Served it! 80# @ 28'' for my first one. It's a warrior bow. Will try a 60# now! Its going to be a growing passion! Such an Epic feel to craft those!

@longbows 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! You have made my day, I am so glad we were able to help! If you are able to help the channel keep going or grow we would appreciate it. Let me know how you get on with the next bow.

@ianhoneysett4255 Жыл бұрын

Well done sir you made that look very easy was a bit apprehensive of having a go but now let’s do it

@longbows Жыл бұрын

I am so pleased to be able to help give you the confidence, thats all it takes and a bit of practice, let me know how you get on.

@traditionalmuzzleloader4983 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these tutorials. I just finished two bow strings for my 76 inch longbow. Your videos are well done and easy to follow.

@longbows Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Glad we could help. If you can help with the channel we would appreciate it.

@agnsthwnd1941 Жыл бұрын

Very well presented, sir. Grateful for your sharing. Can’t wait to give it a go.

@longbows Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy

@mattheweskender7781 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific job for making Longbow string. 👍👏

@longbows 2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help.

@tastiger91 3 жыл бұрын

Great work, thankyou. Hi camera operator!

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@derekbrown3531 3 жыл бұрын

Makes it look so easy, all you need is some patience and try it , result looks great, also good tips . Thank You.

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful

@helihandler 3 жыл бұрын

WOW you guys are good together :-) Most easiest way to watch a how to make a bow string I've seen! and all in one take, brill. Just goes to show how you're experience can demystify a task and be a joy to watch. Well done both as I'm off to make mine (and a few more) and then check out the serving vid :-)

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@helihandler 3 жыл бұрын

OK I've just finished my FIRST bow string...alright it's not 'perfection' like yours but it's MINE ;-) but will do for me and I now fully appreciate Richards dexterity and experience! Well done Sir! So you've both inspired me to do some more. I did use B50 which didn't need any more wax, but perhaps I didn't need any more cider whilst doing it either...Hic ;-) ;-) On to the serving... in the cold light of day! Cheers All.

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Glad you are having some success, keep it up.

@chais1111 3 жыл бұрын

Well explained, in fact, possibly the best i've ever seen. Take care in the UK, from Canada

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's some compliment! Can't wait to read your comments on my other videos, you made my day, take care.

@chais1111 3 жыл бұрын

@@longbows You're welcome. It's also nice to hear positive feedback in these days of Covid and uncertainties. My wife is English and can't travel back to the UK to see her Elderly mother, which needless to say worries her a lot. Take care and keep up the good work, we appreciate. From a fellow bowyer.

@cobruh836 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the video

@longbows Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, are you getting on ok with it?

@cobruh836 Жыл бұрын

@@longbows havent tried yet, but valuable information and neatly explained nontheless. i just started archery tbh.

@longbows Жыл бұрын

let me know how you get on, we have lots of other instructional videos that should help, just shout if you have any problems.

@cobruh836 Жыл бұрын

@@longbows will do, thanks a lot 👌

@phoenixrisingharley 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for making this video, i had absolutely no idea how to do this, i know nothing about bows, arrows, and am trying to be ready for ....... well to get our own food, we live remote, and have not worried about food until recently, so thank you very much, i bought the b55 and am going to have a try at this.

@longbows 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!...Let me know how you get on.

@Peekcasso 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Gonna give it a try!

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@paulgee6111 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Thanks 👍. By the way, for cutting tough threads a pair of "Braid Blades" can be cheaply aquired from most fishing tackle outlets. They're a small pair of scissors, very sharp and with tiny serrations. They're designed to cut dyneema fishing braid which is very tough being made of Kevlar.

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@paulgee6111 3 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing fastflyte strings are based on Kevlar? I think dynaflyte sounds kinda like dyneema.

@dukecatti5277 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video well explained and not to fast .

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Maybe you will like the rest of the info on my bow making website www.howtomakealongbow.co.uk

@dukecatti5277 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I will take a look follow you on utube already 👍

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Let me know what you think

@forrestdaniels6382 Ай бұрын

Do you ever make 3 ply( bundle) bowstrings?

@longbows Ай бұрын

no, 2 ply

@FunHobbies225 3 жыл бұрын

the strands depends on string u get b50 or b55 byc x 99 fastflight i use 12 strands on 50 lb bow works great never had problem

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

great

@michaelsingh5053 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, would have been nice if you put the completed string on the bow, to give an idea of the brace height, and if you needed to make any adjustments. And how it looked fully completed from the other end, instead of on your thumb.

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

We have many videos on the set up of the english longbow whic includes brace height, we didnt want to repaeat everything again.

@sebastienraymond3648 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought possible to be able to make a string like this between two chairs, without a jig. Could you talk a bit more about strand count if you please? I always shoot 55# bows and I always use 16-18 strand for my strings, is it ok? Have a nice day and take care.

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have shown you something new, details you are after is in the description box below the video.

@sebastienraymond3648 3 жыл бұрын

@@longbows Oops! stupid me, I totally forgot to click this tab. Thanks !

@DogsaladSalad 3 жыл бұрын

b55 is awesome! i use it too

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

great

@sebastienraymond3648 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this low stretch polyester b55 is very nice. I use it too.

@antonylawrence7266 3 ай бұрын

Our club is called B55, short for Bourne55. It’s because the maximum distance we can shoot in the college hall is 55 feet !

@MsCathydom 3 жыл бұрын

hello it's dacron for the rope, ? what size of the dacron to make the rope, thank you ..Dom

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, we use B55, it's on our shop www.richardheadlongbows.com

@martindorrance8133 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you cut both ends whilst the strands are on the chairs only to join them again? Could you get the fixed loop from one end that is around the chair already? Thanks for another interesting video.

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, you wouldent be able to do the `laying in` rope formation to make the loop strong enough. Glad you liked the video.

@curelable 3 жыл бұрын

Old archery books say to add extra loose strands to the knock ends to make them stronger as you do the flemmish twist loop. Why not do this?

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Modern materials don't really 'require' it, it's up to you, in 30 plus years of making strings I have not felt the need, the string often wears out, looses performance etc, so you will be replacing it one a year anyway.

@charlesdavis9937 3 жыл бұрын

How long should the strands be for a 71” long bow? I have a 71” ELB made of hickory, it’s about 45lbs @ 28”.

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Check the description box below the video

@christinenorriss9675 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, am going to try this, just can't quite understand how you determine the length of the string and exactly where the bowyers knot will be?

@longbows 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, as long as you make the string longer than the bow you will be OK, when you brace the bow the string is shorter that the bow. The bowyers knot placement will be determined by the bracing height, do you know about bracing height?

@christinenorriss9675 2 жыл бұрын

@@longbows I understand that a bow being will be built it will have a desired braceheight, measured from back of handle to string. I have just completed a 54" horsebow, I had a string with a loop on one end and enough length to tie a bowyers knot, I got it right eventually but kept getting the knot either to long or short for the 5" braceheight I wanted! Looks like I'm just not getting something here!

@longbows 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, that thing you are not getting is called practice, it can take a long time to get used to where to place the knot to get the desired brace height, I never get it right first time either.

@christinenorriss9675 2 жыл бұрын

@@longbows Thanks, so there is a bit of guesswork involved, thats ok I can handle that, might be a good video topic for future!

@Exiledk 2 жыл бұрын

I tried for hours.. couldn't even form a loop. My fingers were as waxed as the string, I couldn't even twist the strands together and it never got off the ground. Gave up. This didn't work for me. Update: I finally got it to work. Realised I was twisting the string i the wrong direction. I needed to twist the strings away from myself to get it to work.. living and learning.

@longbows 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got there in the end.

@raffa7112 3 жыл бұрын

What if the bow is 150-180 lbs? will require 18 strands?

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

You need to know the breaking strain of the string material you are using and allow a factor of safety of approx 7 for the breaking strain of your finished string . For example if have a 150 Lb bow the string should have a breaking strain of 150 x 7 = 1050 Lb and if the breaking strain of your string material is 50 Lb then 1050 divided by 50 = 21 ( therefore string should have 21 or 22 strands )

@raffa7112 3 жыл бұрын

@@longbows Thank you very much.

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

welcome

@adityakaushik3865 3 жыл бұрын

how many strands do i use for a 45 kg bow

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Details for how many strands are in the description box below the video.

@adityakaushik3865 3 жыл бұрын

@@longbows thank u

@longbows 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@70dega31 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. It's really simple to follow, but I'm far from perfection. ;) But I have one question. You are mention to twist the string 1 twist per inch (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r8iFn9OGseDUf5c.html). What exactly do you mean by that? A number of twists per string length? Sorry for the dumb question... ;)

@longbows 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video, practice makes perfect, yes, you are right, 1 twist for every inch of overall string length, just a rule of thumb. Let me know how you get on.

@70dega31 2 жыл бұрын

@@longbows thank you very much for your reply. That are much more twists than I thought. I made a couple of linen strings. My sixth is pretty neat, but has much less twists. Around 25 for a 69 inch string. Btw I made linen strings, because I like to shoot some prehistoric tournaments. So only natural materials are allowed. 😉

@70dega31 2 жыл бұрын

@@longbows a status update. It worked very well. At the end I made a pretty neat string from 7 linen thread strands (Hoogen 20/6s) and twisted it around 65 times. The string is for my 39# selfbow, which survived my test shooting. ;) The breaking strength of the linen thread is around 150N (~35 Pounds), but it's thicker than modern string materials. Thanks again for the video. Much appreciated and one of the best explanations on youtube.