Blog articles: Strings

After building thousands of strings I know there is variation in the material. But how much and what do archers need to know?

Can archers really tell the difference between string materials ? That's what Diane Cochran set out to determine when she contacted me...

Your string should have twists in it. But when adding or removing twists, there is a lot of confusion about twist direction terminology.

No matter the reason, here's how you can customize the measurement of your center serving for your next string.

It can be intimidating ordering your first custom bow string. There are a lot of details you may be asked about that you had never...

This should be an easy question to answer. It is not and here's why: Mass-manufactured strings are labelled by the bow length, not the...

Let's keep it legal!

Most archers select their string colors based on the color of their bow. And there's nothing wrong with that. But there are a few things...

I've gotten a few requests to make strings to a particular weight. I'd love to accommodate such a request, but that's easier said than...

If you have been able to really get to know how your bow performs best and fine tune your brace height, you might want to get more...

Taking care of your string will extend its life and provide endless hours of happy shooting. Here's are a few things to keep in mind:...

How much tension is on the string at brace height?