Save time and money by making your own Flemish twist bow strings with this Flemish Twist Bowstring Making Jig.
You can use any string material you want (i.e. Dacron B50, B55, D97, etc.) to make bow strings for your traditional longbows and recurves with total nock to nock lengths (unstrung from string groove to string groove) from 40 inches to 72 inches. This jig can accommodate strings with up to 18 strands (2 bundles of string with 9 strands in each bundle) for even the heaviest draw weight bows.
This jig takes the guesswork out of properly measuring and tapering the string lengths in each bundle required to make a flemish twist string to safely shoot your traditional bow. The completed string can be twisted/untwisted to adjust the exact bowstring length needed for proper brace height.
Generally, for safety:
- 12 strands for bows from 20 to 30 pounds
- 14 strands for bows from 30 to 60 pounds
- 16 strands for bows over 60 pounds
The jig comes in 3 main pieces (left, middle and right) that are easily press-fit together with dovetail joints. Also included are 3 large pegs and 20 small pegs (already inserted). No glue or tools required! Instructions included for assembly and use. The jig easily comes apart for storage or transport, or you can apply a little superglue to the dovetail joints and 2 stationary large pegs, for permanent assembly.
There are a lot of good videos on Youtube to show you how to properly twist the strings to make the Flemish twist string.
This jig is CAD designed and 3D printed by me in PETG for strength, heat tolerance and durability.
CAUTION - This deluxe version has many small parts that may be dangerous if swallowed by children or animals. Please store them properly.
Please note that string material is not included.