How To Make a Bow String - Continuous Loop Part 2

Part 1 -    • How To Make a Bow String - Continuous...  
Part 2 -    • How To Make a Bow String - Continuous...  
Part 3 -    • How To Make a Bow String - Continuous...  

Today we're going to be building a simple continuous loop bow string also known as an endless loop or single strand bowstring. This three part video will cover setting up a simple string jig, measuring bow length, securing the string bundles, serving the string bundles together, serving the string loops together and finishing the main part of the string.

This second video covers serving the bundles together and preparing to serve the string loops together.

I am using a no. 4 nylon serving thread, which is a heavy thread perfect for string loops.

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Here's a video on how to build an inexpensive string server perfect for this string :    • Making a $1 - $2 String Server for Ar...  

Here's how to put a center serving on a string :    • Simple Method to Serve a Bow String  

If you want to make a counter-twist bow string, also referred to as a flemish string by some, check out this video :    • How to Make a Counter-Twist Bow Strin...  

Feel free to check out my books!
Simple PVC Pipe Bows: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Forming PVC Pipe into Effective and Compact Archery Bows http://www.amazon.com/dp/1478140917/?...
The Impossible Bow: Building Archery Bows With PVC Pipe http://www.amazon.com/dp/098324815X/?...
The Backyard Bowyer: The Beginner's Guide to Building Bows http://www.amazon.com/dp/0983248109/?...