Flemish Jig (Modified version for crossbows)

[jder30]

Greeting Guys,
I am new to crossbows, but have been shooting with recurves for about three years. I want to make a flemish string for my recurve crossbow. I think I saw a post of a modified plan for crossbows string. Can anyone direct me to a link that shows the crossbow size Flemish jig.

Thanks!
JD

[Boo]

Do you mean something to stretch the string so you can serve it?

[Woodspike]

I think he means something like this... only adjusted for shorter strings.

[Boo]

To layout the bundles I use just a board with 2 pins. Not only is it easier to use but the bundles are more round making it easier to twist the bundles.

[jder30]

I think he means something like this... only adjusted for shorter strings.

Yes! I saw a drawing that someone did by hand? I think it was by someone name Boo or Don? I am not sure, but it looked like it was marked up for crossbow strings.

Thanks!

[jder30]

I think he means something like this... only adjusted for shorter strings.

Yes! I saw a drawing that someone did by hand? I think it was by someone name Boo or Don? I am not sure, but it looked like it was marked up for crossbow strings.

Thanks!

Sorry for the repeated post

Thanks!
JD

[jder30]

To layout the bundles I use just a board with 2 pins. Not only is it easier to use but the bundles are more round making it easier to twist the bundles.

Ok, I just replied to a response below about some marked up plans I think you did a while back, based on the date it was posted, but I am not sure if it was on this forum or not?

Thanks!
JD

jder30

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[Boo]

Well there's a whole lot of things I forget. Most of them have something to do with what my wife said or booze
I would never use that for a crossbow but it is what I use for my traditional bows.

[jder30]

Ok, are there instructions that shows the "2 Peg" method?

Thanks!

[Boo]

You don't need instructions but here goes. Two nails spaced as far as you want. Layout the bundles. Roll the bundles. Cut off. Twist.

[jder30]

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/crossbo ... rings.html

I found a picture of a crossbow size Flemish jig on one of the hunting forums.
Can any chime in on the dimensions? I can barely see the writing on the jig.


Thanks!

[robertyb]

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/crossbo ... rings.html

I found a picture of a crossbow size Flemish jig on one of the hunting forums.
Can any chime in on the dimensions? I can barely see the writing on the jig.


Thanks!

Boo should be able to help you seeing how that was his post. A long time ago though so I am sure he had forgotten ever making the post.

What you say Don??

[Boo]

If you go up a couple of posts you'll see that I don't use that for crossbow strings any more. It's been many years since I've used a jig like that and that one went into the fire a long time ago.

[jder30]

Ok Got it! The two pin method seems the easiest! I assume the only reason for using the jig is to give you the tapered ends? I think I should be able to accomplish the same thing if I trimmed the ends off at angle?
Whats the average number of strands are you using for crossbows - 28?

Thanks!
JD

[Dash]

There are many variables in making a string, some of which are just personal preferences. Strand count depends on a combination of many different things not just bow poundage.
Before you make the string to thin in the quest for speed, keep in mind the desired total "string & serving thickness", creep, and longetivity.
If you want a string similar to the excal dacron "super flemish" string you could start with 2 bundles totaling 36 strands of dacron. Its cheaper to get your method right with dacron, then once you've mastered a nice crossbow string, you can mess around with the materials and other variables to acheive exactly what you want in a string. Unless you prefer the "tapered ends look", the two nail method which leaves all strands the full length will be stronger in design.