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Brownell B-50 Dacron Waxed Bow String Material |
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Item Number: 4144X
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Price: $10.50 - $35.50
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Q: what is the diameter of this product? Asked on 3/20/2013 by butch from Amarillo Tx Know the answer? Answer this question 4 answers A: I think about 5 inches if it's the large spool Answered on 3/22/2013 by Anonymous A: The strand thickness of this material is .018 Answered on 3/21/2013 by Art from 3Rivers Archery A: I would say that the line is approximately 1/32 of an inch. Answered on 3/20/2013 by Anonymous A: According to the manufacturer it is 0.018 Hope this helps! Answered on 3/20/2013 by Tuber from Charlottesville, VA
Q: can this sting be used to make dream catchers instead of sinew // Asked on 2/18/2013 by SHERRY from TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA Know the answer? Answer this question 4 answers A: I won't really know. I don't make dream catchers but you can always try. It's sturdy, but flexible. Will last for a long time, that's for sure. Otherwise you're just gonna have to see for yourself. Answered on 2/21/2013 by Anonymous A: you could use this material for dream catchers. The only thing I could see go wrong is that over time the colored material will fade out. Answered on 2/19/2013 by Art from 3Rivers Archery A: Sherry, This material would be great for a dream catcher as I have used it for not only to build bow strings but also to stitch leather, repair packs and for building wind chimes. Very durable and easy to use. Answered on 2/18/2013 by Tom from Snohomish, WA A: Yes it can. It works great! It's a bit stretchy so you should play with it a little first. -Mike Answered on 2/18/2013 by Anonymous
Q: I see everyone saying between 14-16 strands are needed for a Bow String. What do I do with all 14-16 strands. Do i just twist them??? Does anyone have an instructional video on youtube? Asked on 12/6/2012 by Amateur Bow Maker from Orlando, FL Know the answer? Answer this question 2 answers A: It depended on the type of string you intend to make. Endless loop or flemished. There is a technique to the flemished string. You can YouTube a video for the flemished string. You will also need a string jig.i have made a lot of flemished strings and it has a twist technique that you must do or your strings will not hold. The strand amount for fast flite is going to be a 14 strand minimum as recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use this material on older bows like an old bear bow. Eventually the fast flite will overwork the bow to the a self destruct point. Stick Dacron or maybe some B-50. There are tricks that you can do to use a lower number of strands but this take a bit of an education on your part in understanding how much a string plays in good arrow flight and accuracy. The string is one of the most overlooked components of a bow. My best example of how important a string can be, is that last year I was at a charity shoot, and they were auctioning a self bow for a great cause. It was a self bow by a reputable bowyer worth on the market about 300-350. They let people shoot the bow to see how they liked it. Well, everyone hated it. It rattled your whole body when you shot an arrow out of it. I shot it and knew immediately it had an incorrect string for it. I ended up bidding 100 for it and won it. I made a string for it that was 4 strands less than what they had on it. It shot like a laser guided missile. I won two longbow tournaments with it back to back, and it was all because of 4 strands. It was smooth and had a great cast. Anyway, I hate to be so long winded on your question, but study what your going to need and understand the dynamics of string to bow. It will make or break your bow literally. Sent from my iPad Answered on 12/6/2012 by Anonymous
Q: what color would you say is closest to sinew? light ceder? Asked on 11/21/2012 by newbie from CA. Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: The light cedar would be the closest color to an actual sinew. Answered on 11/23/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
Q: can i use b-50 as serving material Asked on 8/11/2012 by longbowman from canada Know the answer? Answer this question 3 answers A: Yes! You can use it! Just make sure your wraps are tight and your start and finish are secured more than braided. Sent from my iPhone Answered on 8/11/2012 by Anonymous A: I have not used it for serving material. It flattens out when used to wrap. I recommend using serving material of the desired diameter. B-50 does work for tying knock points. Sent from my iPhone Answered on 8/11/2012 by thatdogdonthunt from Woodward, Ok A: You can use it as serving material, but i would not recommend it. Serving material is made to hold up to constant friction and the string material is not made to do the same job. It would work but it would not work well. Answered on 8/14/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
Q: WHAT IS THE BREAKING STRENKTH OF B-50 Asked on 8/11/2012 by longbowman from canada Know the answer? Answer this question 3 answers A: B50 is rated at 4lbs per strand. Answered on 8/13/2012 by postman from canada A: Not sure of the breaking strength but I have made at least 50 strings of 16 strands and they have been used on bows up to 65#'s that worked fine. Answered on 8/11/2012 by Anonymous A: A single strand of B-50 is rated to 40#. Answered on 8/17/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
Q: For tillering a self made flat bow from maple, how many strands of Dacron 50 should I use? Aiming for a 50lb bow at full draw, but don't know what the strength will be at first bend (first time bow maker) Asked on 7/13/2012 by garyrf Know the answer? Answer this question 4 answers A: For rough tillering on my hickory bow I just used paracord until I was within 15lb of my target draw weight. After that I used 12 strands. I received this recommendation from a buddy of mine that has made 100 or so bows. -Mike Answered on 7/14/2012 by Anonymous A: When making a bowstring a general rule of thumb is to make the bowstring eight to ten times the bows draw weight, out of b-50 that would mean nine to twelve strands for a fifty pound draw. However you may want to add a few more to make the string fit nocks better. For a tillering string I generally use eighteen to twenty strands for durability and added padding. Also when tillering a bow it is a good idea to use a scale to make sure that you never go over your intended draw weight as it can cause excessive set in your bow. JimH Answered on 7/13/2012 by Anonymous A: I use an 18 strand tillering string sometimes, but it can be a little big for the nocks. You can usually get away with a max of 16 strands. As long as you use at least 14 you should be fine. Answered on 7/13/2012 by Anonymous A: For a tillering string I recommend using more strands than you think you will need. Try 18 strands. That should be large enough to tiller almost any weight. Answered on 7/17/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
Q: What size should i get, 1/4 or 1? I see everywhere use 12 strands or 16 etc. but which size are they referring to? This is for a self bow. Asked on 6/28/2011 by Made bows not strings from CA Know the answer? Answer this question 3 answers A: The 1/4# and 1# does not refer to the size of the string. It refers to the amount of string. All of the B-50 will be the same diameter and size. Answered on 6/29/2011 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery A: Depends on how much you need. The 1/4# spool is (1182 feet) and the 1# spool is (4725 feet) of the string material. Both sizes are the same diameter and type of string. I just bought some of the B-50 and I got the 1/4 cause I don't see myself ever needing more then 1000 feet of string. Hope this helped. Answered on 10/19/2011 by Traditionalist/Do-It-Yourselfer from Kansas City, Missouri A: depends on how many string`s your making.12 or 16 srand`s depends on bow weight.b-50 best for self bowws less stress on bow. Answered on 11/2/2011 by lonewolf from port alberni BC.canada
Q: Would this material be good for tie on nock points? I've used serving material in the past, but you don't sell that in white. Asked on 6/16/2011 by Anonymous Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: Yes, you can use this material to tie on nock points as well. Answered on 6/16/2011 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
Q: Would B-50 string be well suited to wrapping along the feathers in and between the barbs in a medieval style of fletching? Asked on 4/8/2011 by Avian Art from up a tree Know the answer? Answer this question 3 answers A: Well if your going to do that I would recommend using artificial sinew. That is what I use and it works well. Answered on 7/8/2012 by connski from lafayette, CO A: The B-50 would be a little to thick. I would recommend something closer to the 10# Sinew. It will have a smaller diameter and a more traditional look. Answered on 4/8/2011 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery A: I'd use Brownell serving for that instead. The B-50 contains too much wax and will slide on the arrow shaft. Once the serving is tied on, you can burn the ends to give it a seamless look. Answered on 5/10/2011 by Woodsmanryan from Bloomington, IL
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