[Ansteorra-archery] Bow String Material

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On Wed, Jul 09, 2003 at 03:58:16PM -0500, Talan wrote:
> I have recently started to make my own bow strings, and i have ran into
> a huge problem obtaining suitable string to make them with.  Currently i
> have been using linen string, although i am only able to find short
> lengths (just enough for 1 string no more) and i cant seem to find it on
> the internet anywhere :(.
> 
> I did however manage to find this on ebay, "FLY LINE BACKING BRAIDED DACRON 15lb Test 300Yd " 
> does anybody know if the dacron used in fly fishing, is the same dacron
> we use for bow strings? or does anybody know where i can buy larger
> amounts of linen/dacron ect?

Three Rivers Archery is a good place to buy all manner of stuff; they 
had linen as well as dacron, the last time I was there. They're really
good people to work with. 

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Mike Andrews	/	Michael Fenwick 	Barony of Namron, Ansteorra
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