TH-cam made me go through about 15 steps to get from your part 2 DIY compound bowstring to number one. YT gladly skipped it and tried forcing me to not start from the beginning.
First, thanks for watching! Second, damn them! I have it as a playlist on my main page. You'd think after a good number of views it would recommend each part! Here's the link to the playlist. How To Build a Compound Bowstring: th-cam.com/play/PLZ7LZoJfgP9mBJIYKcIevqGJ8THxNgDTN.html
After I watched 20 different pro shop videos about the how to make bow strings, yours is the only one that makes sense plus your work just like the way I would done, precision, detailing and accuracy of quality... well done, i'll follow your techniques for sure... 👍
@@SomewhereInWisconsin quick question: How would I tell the difference between material made for recurve strings vs compound? Are the differences that big of a deal or do they need to be specific?
Somewhere In Wisconsin willing to invite you and your father to hunt with my father and myself in Northeast wisconsin. On public land. Let me know if you would like to hunt the northern opener.
Thank you very much for these 4 videos; to make my own strings is something I allways wanted to do. You explain, detailed, every single step of your process; just wat I was needing. There´s a question about your jig I want to ask you: The Automan´s El-Cheap-O original jig has a couple of plates between every two angle brackets, but you don´t use them in your jig. I guess those plates are just there for seting everything a little higher. Have you notice any inconvenient not having those plates in your jig?. How high are your angle brackets?. Thank you from Spain.
Hello friend I am a follower of yours on TH-cam for the making of the strings with Pound in one of your videos I saw that you publish a formula for the calculation of turns at a later date add a fixed factor of 0.012 what corresponds to? Can you explain it to me? Thank you so much top
Number of twists x .012 + your finished length = your final string length. The formula takes into considerarion how many twists are needed in the final stages to have the finished length correct. Some people do adjust that .012 number slightly for longer strings.
Hello I enjoyed watching your videos all of them only 1 thing I did not figure out begining of part 2 how did you started orange string. Reasonly I have big interest on hunting bow string how to make it. I purchase 2011 Hoyt carbon matrix plus bow now I want to learn how to make strings so I do not have go buy. I can make string and enjoy. Thank you for your video.
Thanks for watching. I'm not sure what you mean? In video 2 I start by serving my end loops with my gray string material. When you get to the orange material on the other side, you start them the same way.
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I was interested in this video series for making bowstrings, but then I realized the sheer price of trying to get decent jig, that can hold up to a 60 inch string, with a stretcher able to be added without breaking the bank. I mean, 500 bucks for the BCY Yellowstone jig??!?! and you still need the stretcher?!?!? Just don't even get me started. You did good with the video series, I just think that the initial price of a jig and stretcher is insane. I looked at Lancaster Archery Supplies and the 3 rivers archer page. the only stuff I could use with a stretcher that I know of is using the expensive 500 dollar BCY Yellowstone jig, I also don't even know if I could have some room for that! Keep in mind, I'm 13, I don't have a job, I don't buy my archery equipment, I am sure my mother is not happy making a 500 dollar purchase after so much was already spent on my bow setup...........
Nicholas! Thanks for watching. I built this jig and stretcher for less than $75! Check out the links under the video. They have some great tutorials on building this jig and string building! You can build this jig and your first set of strings for the same price as a new string from a dealer!
@@SomewhereInWisconsin If I build more than one string, can it eventually get "wear and tear" If I don't use it? For example, if I make the archery talk jig(s) and I make 3 strings. Are the other 2 strings going to be useless by the time the year ends and I need the string replaced?
@@SomewhereInWisconsin Also, I would need a bow press...so I don't know how the price would work out there considering that Lancaster Archery Supply is usually at the more expensive end of the price range for gear when comparing some products to MSRP....
did you follow the archery talk forum? If so, what spring nuts did you use? Currently looking at home depot( local hardware store) to make a list and they have 1/4 in 1/2 in and 3/8 in. I wanted to ask you this because I didn't want to go through 8000 posts......
I did follow the forum, and the materials I used should all be in the first couple pages of the jig build one. I can't remember exactly which ones I used. Reach out to Automam on AT. He would know as it is his design.
Hi bud. Im newbie in bow. But I love to learn more. I love watching your vedio. Simple and more details. Just wondering of you have Idea what is the string lenght of bowtech black night? This my 1st bow I bought. I got it for cheap price. And honestly I really like to use it. Hooe you can help me.
Go to Google and type in, "bowtech black knight bowstring specs". Click on the first link that says 2003 Bowtech manual. Scroll down until you see your bow. Not sure if you have the short or long version. String specs are in there.
how long does it take to build a set? I ask because I paid a producer to make me one and he postponed it for a month. I'm just trying to figure out what's going on without constantly asking him. it is normal to wait like this?
Two things could have happened. One, when you served your string you served the wrong way, which causes the string to twist funny under the serving and case the peep to rotate. Two, you may just need to add a twist or two to the bottom of the string to rotate the peep a bit. I'd try option 2, before reserving your string.
Thanks for watching. Trust me it's as short as I could make it. In addition, many bowstring build videos leave way too many things out. Series has over 40k views and you are the first to say it's too long. PS. You don't have to watch it if you don't want.
@@SomewhereInWisconsin In my opinion, you did a very nice work on the 4 videos. It´s being very helpfull to me. I could understand every step and detail and now I´m making the jig. Hopefully I will make my own strings because of videos like yours. Thank you very much.
TH-cam made me go through about 15 steps to get from your part 2 DIY compound bowstring to number one. YT gladly skipped it and tried forcing me to not start from the beginning.
First, thanks for watching! Second, damn them! I have it as a playlist on my main page. You'd think after a good number of views it would recommend each part! Here's the link to the playlist. How To Build a Compound Bowstring: th-cam.com/play/PLZ7LZoJfgP9mBJIYKcIevqGJ8THxNgDTN.html
What you have made is a piece of working art ,with so much work I didn’t know how much work went into making a bowstring. Thanks for the information.
Thank you. I enjoyed it when I did it. Haven't built in awhile.
Hey, this vid helped me to make really nice quality strings , thank u so much for the detailed upload !!!
Awesome! I love to hear that! Much easier than you probably thought itnwould be!
After I watched 20 different pro shop videos about the how to make bow strings, yours is the only one that makes sense plus your work just like the way I would done, precision, detailing and accuracy of quality... well done, i'll follow your techniques for sure... 👍
Thank you! Check out that archery talk thread I linked on it. A bunch of great info in there as well!
I just came here to learn, thanks for making this man!
My pleasure! It's super enjoyable once you start doing it! Make sure you check out the other tuning and string building vids on the page!
@@SomewhereInWisconsin quick question: How would I tell the difference between material made for recurve strings vs compound? Are the differences that big of a deal or do they need to be specific?
awesome video mate well done hello from Australia
Great video.
Thanks, Ted!
Olá amigo sou do Brazil, este seu tutorial foi o melhor que achei aqui no TH-cam. Parabéns!
love your shows. Keep doing your videos. See you again for opener for ealy goose or teal. Or any fishing videos you post.
+Patrick Davies Thanks, Patrick! I appreciate the support! I can't wait for duck season to open back up again!
Somewhere In Wisconsin willing to invite you and your father to hunt with my father and myself in Northeast wisconsin. On public land. Let me know if you would like to hunt the northern opener.
Patrick Davies Patrick, that sounds like it could be a good time. Shoot me an email at siwsomewhereinwisconsin@gmail.com
thanks
Thank you very much for these 4 videos; to make my own strings is something I allways wanted to do. You explain, detailed, every single step of your process; just wat I was needing.
There´s a question about your jig I want to ask you: The Automan´s El-Cheap-O original jig has a couple of plates between every two angle brackets, but you don´t use them in your jig. I guess those plates are just there for seting everything a little higher. Have you notice any inconvenient not having those plates in your jig?. How high are your angle brackets?.
Thank you from Spain.
Hello friend I am a follower of yours on TH-cam for the making of the strings with Pound in one of your videos I saw that you publish a formula for the calculation of turns at a later date add a fixed factor of 0.012 what corresponds to? Can you explain it to me? Thank you so much top
Number of twists x .012 + your finished length = your final string length.
The formula takes into considerarion how many twists are needed in the final stages to have the finished length correct. Some people do adjust that .012 number slightly for longer strings.
Hello I enjoyed watching your videos all of them only 1 thing I did not figure out begining of part 2 how did you started orange string. Reasonly I have big interest on hunting bow string how to make it. I purchase 2011 Hoyt carbon matrix plus bow now I want to learn how to make strings so I do not have go buy. I can make string and enjoy. Thank you for your video.
Thanks for watching. I'm not sure what you mean? In video 2 I start by serving my end loops with my gray string material. When you get to the orange material on the other side, you start them the same way.
Nice work... Did you build that jig or buy it in kit form?
Look in my description and it has links on where to buy it, or where to get a parts list.
Hi. Do you still use a El-Chapeo?
@jarogugol5187 i do, but i havent built in a few years.
Looking for the plans on how to build jib but cant not find! Please help haha, also great video!!!
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The Comprehensive DIY Compound Bow String/Cable Making Guide
Thanks i found it, again great video. If you ever want to make a video for split yoke cable making i would watch it. It is difficult to understand.
I should make one. I haven't had to make split yokes yet, but I have a buddy who needs new strings.
Hey. I just found this. These are directions for the jig. www.dropbox.com/s/9mpqfenqq58f9t7/El-Cheap-O%205.2a.ppsx?dl=0
I was interested in this video series for making bowstrings, but then I realized the sheer price of trying to get decent jig, that can hold up to a 60 inch string, with a stretcher able to be added without breaking the bank. I mean, 500 bucks for the BCY Yellowstone jig??!?! and you still need the stretcher?!?!? Just don't even get me started. You did good with the video series, I just think that the initial price of a jig and stretcher is insane. I looked at Lancaster Archery Supplies and the 3 rivers archer page. the only stuff I could use with a stretcher that I know of is using the expensive 500 dollar BCY Yellowstone jig, I also don't even know if I could have some room for that! Keep in mind, I'm 13, I don't have a job, I don't buy my archery equipment, I am sure my mother is not happy making a 500 dollar purchase after so much was already spent on my bow setup...........
Nicholas! Thanks for watching. I built this jig and stretcher for less than $75! Check out the links under the video. They have some great tutorials on building this jig and string building! You can build this jig and your first set of strings for the same price as a new string from a dealer!
@@SomewhereInWisconsin If I build more than one string, can it eventually get "wear and tear" If I don't use it? For example, if I make the archery talk jig(s) and I make 3 strings. Are the other 2 strings going to be useless by the time the year ends and I need the string replaced?
@@SomewhereInWisconsin Also, I would need a bow press...so I don't know how the price would work out there considering that Lancaster Archery Supply is usually at the more expensive end of the price range for gear when comparing some products to MSRP....
did you follow the archery talk forum? If so, what spring nuts did you use? Currently looking at home depot( local hardware store) to make a list and they have 1/4 in 1/2 in and 3/8 in. I wanted to ask you this because I didn't want to go through 8000 posts......
I did follow the forum, and the materials I used should all be in the first couple pages of the jig build one. I can't remember exactly which ones I used. Reach out to Automam on AT. He would know as it is his design.
@@SomewhereInWisconsin I don't know.....do you think he would be answering questions 7 years later?
Hi bud. Im newbie in bow. But I love to learn more. I love watching your vedio. Simple and more details. Just wondering of you have Idea what is the string lenght of bowtech black night? This my 1st bow I bought. I got it for cheap price. And honestly I really like to use it. Hooe you can help me.
Go to Google and type in, "bowtech black knight bowstring specs". Click on the first link that says 2003 Bowtech manual. Scroll down until you see your bow. Not sure if you have the short or long version. String specs are in there.
Thanks for the information. Take care always.
how long does it take to build a set? I ask because I paid a producer to make me one and he postponed it for a month. I'm just trying to figure out what's going on without constantly asking him. it is normal to wait like this?
Probably depends on how busy he is. Incan build a set in a a couple days, but if I had a stretcher separate from my jig I could do it in a day or so.
I found you from Fishing Adventures Hawkes Bay, here to helping you to 1k!
D-day Fishing World Thanks, D-Day! You the man!!!
any books suggest?
No, but there is a great string building thread on Archery talk. It is linked in my description of this video! It is basically a book!
Thank you!
sir i am trying to make string.But my peep site is spinning.what shall i do?
Two things could have happened. One, when you served your string you served the wrong way, which causes the string to twist funny under the serving and case the peep to rotate.
Two, you may just need to add a twist or two to the bottom of the string to rotate the peep a bit.
I'd try option 2, before reserving your string.
How did you make your jig?
Thanks for watching. There is a link in the description to the archerytalk thread that gives all the directions with pictures. Check it out!
@@SomewhereInWisconsin thank you!!
looks like your a bit short there bud though I might stop by and help a brother out. 930 return help would sure be nice. thanks
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This is waaaay too long dude. 4 videos on how to make a bow string? You're not flying a plane dude. No offense but dang.
Thanks for watching. Trust me it's as short as I could make it. In addition, many bowstring build videos leave way too many things out. Series has over 40k views and you are the first to say it's too long. PS. You don't have to watch it if you don't want.
@@SomewhereInWisconsin In my opinion, you did a very nice work on the 4 videos. It´s being very helpfull to me. I could understand every step and detail and now I´m making the jig. Hopefully I will make my own strings because of videos like yours. Thank you very much.
I want to learn so I want as much info as I can get.