Daily archives: January 28, 2015


String Making, Weds 4th of February 7pm

Malcolm has offered to run another of his excellent string making sessions, open to all members, next Wednesday, the 4th of February.

Topics include:
Finding out the recommended string length or using a previous good string as a template.
Choosing the make and type of string – the advantages and disadvantages.
Choosing the appropriate number of strands to gain most advantage with particular arrows.
Choosing the string colour relating to limb colour and type of light available.
Choosing the end loop serving material Choosing the centre serving material and how to arrive at a perfect nock fit. Making a new string as above.
Test shooting the new “perfect string”

As well as the method of making the string!