Flemish twist vs endless loop

TIM B · December 03, 2020, 05:58:17 AM

I'm an old bear bow fan and recently acquired a few more. They are all from the 70's and all need strings...one is a Polar 62" #47, and the other is a K-mag 52" #50. I remember strings a long time ago were all endless loop. Most use Flemish now I think. Does it really matter? Are there any advantages of one over the other?
I may need to start making strings.
Thanks
Tim B

Roy from Pa · December 03, 2020, 06:56:30 AM

I believe Flemish stretch a bit more than endless loops when shot. But other than that they both work.

And Flemish twists just look cool:)

Doug in MN · December 03, 2020, 07:01:15 AM

I like Flemish strings as I can make my own and play with different materials if the bow can take it.
As Roy said they are nice to look at I like Barber Pole patterns.

Pat B · December 03, 2020, 08:11:30 AM

Flemish twist strings are quieter but slower and like Roy said, they look cool. What's cooler than that is a Flemish twist string with a bowyers knot on the bottom limb.

frank bullitt · December 03, 2020, 08:27:58 AM

Both types are fine. You can also do 2 color endless strings! Also, a n endless loop with a boaters loop, is possible, too!
I would encourage you to learn to make your own!
It is fun, go Bears! Bows that is!

Eric Krewson · December 03, 2020, 09:24:40 AM

The main thing is to be on the safe side with these old recurves is to shoot a string material like B-50. I like Flemish strings because you can make one with minimal equipment and they adjust in length to a much greater degree than an endless loop.

TIM B · December 03, 2020, 09:27:37 AM

I agree it's time to learn. Can anyone recommend a vid- I looked in how to here but missed it if it was there.
String jig
B55
Server n halo
What am I missing?
Thanks boys
Tim B

Bowguy67 · December 03, 2020, 10:13:48 AM

Ok so you want to start but which route are you going? If it's Flemish first thing you gotta go is make jig w finish nails and a piece of pine or buy one already made.

Bowguy67 · December 03, 2020, 10:22:13 AM

Tim there are lots of you tube videos on Flemish. Here's dimensions for jig http://www.stickbow.com/stickbow/features/flemishstring/flemishstring.html

TIM B · December 03, 2020, 10:50:46 AM

Quote from: Bowguy67 on December 03, 2020, 10:13:48 AM
Ok so you want to start but which route are you going? If it's Flemish first thing you gotta go is make jig w finish nails and a piece of pine or buy one already made.

Yes I think I'll just do Flemish from the start. I did fink a pattern for a string jig in the How To section that Terry posted
Thanks again
Tim B

Bowguy67 · December 03, 2020, 10:58:35 AM

No prob was by no means trying to circumvent that. Didn't know it was here. Reading about making it can be tough imo. After you make the jig watch some video it'll help it make sense.
Everything I personally do hunting or fishing I do myself if I can. There's a nice feeling when you succeed s something you've done yourself. Good luck w it

TIM B · December 03, 2020, 11:04:15 AM

Quote from: Bowguy67 on December 03, 2020, 10:58:35 AM
No prob was by no means trying to circumvent that. Didn't know it was here. Reading about making it can be tough imo. After you make the jig watch some video it'll help it make sense.
Everything I personally do hunting or fishing I do myself if I can. There's a nice feeling when you succeed s something you've done yourself. Good luck w it

Wasent implying that - all my other bows have that and like to stay with that. That's a good article w the staring jig also thanks
Tim B

flntknp17 · December 03, 2020, 01:23:51 PM

I use a jig to make my endless strings, but have never used any sort of jig for the hundreds of flemish strings I've made. Literally, all you need is a sharp knife, spool of string material, and fingers. No requirement to make the jig on the board with nails. I enjoy making both types and I use whichever type "fits" the bow best in terms of style and tradition.

Matt

Pat B · December 03, 2020, 01:44:58 PM

A couple of nails in a work bench will work quite well as a string jig. That was my first one and I made the nail at one end removable with a series of holes 1/2" apart for different length strings. The only difference is you don't get the tapered tag end like with a standard string jig. There should be plenty of YouTube videos showing how to make a jig and a string.

TIM B · December 03, 2020, 02:13:34 PM

Thanks again guys appreciate all the responses and have materials on the way and about done with the string jig I may or may not need lol
I better get ready for the afternoon hunt now
Tim B

Bowguy67 · December 03, 2020, 02:41:05 PM

Let us know how you do. To me all that type stuff is part of it. Hope it comes out great

GCook · December 03, 2020, 06:02:58 PM

I'm a Flemish twist guy.
And no, I don't want to build my own. I have enough to do. Thanx.

Tim Finley · December 03, 2020, 08:06:24 PM

Once I used a Flemish string I never wanted an endless loop again . When we were young the serving was always coming off the ends of a endless loop string and we would have knots all over them . Living in the middle of nowhere ND we didn't have access to archery equipment stores so strings were in short supply. I still have my endless jig but I never use it my wife makes my Flemish strings and they are so superior to any endless string !

TIM B · December 04, 2020, 04:18:20 PM

Found some b50 from my taxidermy days and made the first one - easy as pie....anyone on the fence do t be Skeered it's easy

This is the best vid I found
https://youtu.be/DfyPOikbBvA
Tim B

TIM B · December 04, 2020, 04:19:27 PM

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Thanks again for the help
Tim B