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Title: How to do padded loops?
Post by: Randy Morin on August 04, 2007, 08:48:00 AM
I have come into some 8125 and would like to make some 12 strand strings for some bows I have been building.  I'm ok doing a basic 2-3 bundle flemish twist but not sure how exactly to incorporate the dacron into the loops to pad them.  Seems like I would have little strings sticking out everywhere.  

Also, can someone explain how/why/when you are supposed to do the "counter twists".  I would also like to start doing this.

Thanks a bunch.
Title: Re: How to do padded loops?
Post by: Guru on August 04, 2007, 09:02:00 AM
Randy, get yourself a copy of "doing the twist" from Chad "LBR"...it's excellent!  I have a copy I could send you to watch if you'd like...let me know bud
Title: Re: How to do padded loops?
Post by: Shakes.602 on August 04, 2007, 10:34:00 AM
I second that Curt! Chads DVD is Very Informative!! You wont be Sorry You Bought it!!
Title: Re: How to do padded loops?
Post by: Brent Rudolph on August 04, 2007, 10:50:00 AM
BTW - I shot one of Randy's 3 piece longbows at the Traditional Bowhunters of Montana's get together last month. What a nice bow! Fast, accurate, and all but silent. You got you a good design there bud, and that 8125 string should do the trick.
Title: Re: How to do padded loops?
Post by: Randy Morin on August 04, 2007, 11:12:00 AM
Thanks for the offer Curt.  PM sent.  You-da-man Bro. You could also send me some good shooting mojo if you want. I can always use that!   :goldtooth:  

Thanks for the kind words there Brent. It was nice to shoot a 3-D round with you shooting one of my bows.  Lets chase some Antelope this month.
Title: Re: How to do padded loops?
Post by: Brent Rudolph on August 04, 2007, 11:49:00 AM
You run 'em and I'll sit in the blind and shoot when they come by  :archer:    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: How to do padded loops?
Post by: Randy Morin on August 04, 2007, 12:15:00 PM
I was fast in Highschool but no Speed-goat by any means.  Probably just pull a bunch of muscles.  How bout we both sit in the blind and let the coyotes chase-em by. :thumbsup: