arrow, i remember how you do it from an earlier discussion - that included mildot. i also said i get around problems that arise the way you do things by having the string spin, and i can also do things you can't - because i know your setup. it gives me advantages, besides speed.

there are a couple folks on this site, and on AT that i've sent a whole bunch of pieces, partially finished pieces in all stages so they could easily figure out how i do things. i'll help anyone who asks.don't believeme? i'll go get 'em. i'll also be honest.

if a person wants to learn how to build strings they can shoot for more than a week or two - its going to take some $ and a lot of time. its going to take some dedication. string material is expensive. i believe what you shoot is around $35-$40 a quarter pound (and that's 1 color).not sure if they sell it in any increment less than that. serving is expensive. the tools necessary to do a good job cost money, it all does, + time (which is money).

arrow, i learned it, so did you. we're probably a little more crazy about learning things than your average person, and then getting them the best. i think we both have that personality- and i can tell you do by the way you talk about your work (which i'm sure is very good by what you say- never doubting you a bit -i'm sayingi think you'd drop your jaw if you came down and watched me work - and then i think you'd throw me out of my chair to throw a string on the serving machine and go to it - you'd love it).

if you're not overly obsessive about your bow - and a bit crazy about learning things - like you won't let go of something until you master it even though it will take quite a while and some $, then string making is not for you - not when you can get them from any # of folks w/ a lot less headache. its neat, its fun, it costs money and takes up a fair bit of space. its real tedius work, and learning you spend a lot of time to throw stuff away.if you do get pretty goodat it - you'll have more friends w/ bows than you knew. if this kind of thing is a challenge that excites you - go for it - and i'll help.

arrow, am i saying anything that is not true?