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Title: What thread to lace a longbow grip
Post by: granny on March 15, 2010, 10:32:00 AM

What kind of thread or other material would you suggest to lace a leather grip on a longbow? Where can you buy it?

Title: Re: What thread to lace a longbow grip
Post by: bigcountry on March 15, 2010, 10:50:00 AM

I have used B50 string material, and heavy nylon thread, but I like the looks of fine leather strips best.

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Post by: Silent Bear on March 15, 2010, 11:25:00 AM

You can also use sinew

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Post by: jess stuart on March 15, 2010, 01:52:00 PM

I have used artifical sinew and was very happy with the results.

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Post by: c'ville on March 15, 2010, 05:34:00 PM

I used B50 on my last one and was very pleased

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Post by: jsweka on March 15, 2010, 06:42:00 PM

I've used some leather lacing and artificial sinew. You can get both from a craft store like Michael's.

Title: Re: What thread to lace a longbow grip
Post by: Jesse Peltan on March 15, 2010, 07:04:00 PM

I use artificial sinew.

Title: Re: What thread to lace a longbow grip
Post by: Adam Keiper on March 15, 2010, 10:52:00 PM

Artificial sinew, waxed linen thread, very thin flat leather lace, and leather cord are what I've used.

Title: Re: What thread to lace a longbow grip
Post by: Rich Evans on March 15, 2010, 10:54:00 PM

the yew selfbow i just posted i used artificial sinew.

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