Introduction: How to Make a Longbow String
you will need
drill
clamp
a sharp tool
string to start off u need 2inchs longer in string then your bow
Step 1: Cutting the String
cut the string 2inches longer then your bow like i did.
Step 2: Tieijng the String
tie the string in to a knot to hold it tight
Step 3: Puting in Vice
now put the knot u just tied in to the vice tight
Step 4: Puting in the Drill
put the end of other side of the string in to the drill and tighten then spin the drill to twist in this form.
Step 5: String
now your string should me tight like this but not to tight or it will curl up when you take it out of the vice.
Step 6: Tie the Knot
take it out of vice and drill and tie the side in the drill like you did the one in the vice
Step 7: Tie the Loop
now tie in to a loop that will fit your bow snugly but not tight
Step 8: You Are Done
now you are done if this does break just add 1 more strand and it will hold up to 1-60 draw lbs
9 Comments
12 years ago on Introduction
how does it stay twisted up or does it not?
13 years ago on Introduction
what string do you use for this?
14 years ago on Introduction
pretty cool. Any chance for a longbow write up?
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
um ya soon
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
im not sure what you mean be write up?
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
an instructable
14 years ago on Introduction
How long does the string last? I worked at a hunting store and sold bows and the most common complaint was the stretching of the string with both natural and synthetic fibers. If you continually twist this string, it'll eventually become unusable. Hmm..
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
it will last depending on the pounds of presser on it if its on a 30-40 pound bow it will last about 1 month or so till it stretches but the best way to keep it from doing that is to take it off after you used your long bow
14 years ago on Introduction
I was wondering how to go about making a bow string the other day...I love this site....