Flemish Strings--Explain This One To Me
I've posted the same thing on a few sites--maybe someone can answer?
Anyone that knows me knows I'm not exactly a stranger to flemish strings. I haven't kept an accurate count, but I know in the last few years I've averaged making at least 1,000 strings a year or more, mostly flemish.
Over the years, I've heard a blurb here and there about some bowyers that recommend against using a flemish string--some very strongly. However, I've yet to hear a reasonable explanation as to why--could someone fill me in?
Since he's no longer in the business of making bows, I'll mention one name--which happens to be the most recent I heard about--Jack Harrison. Does anyone know his reasoning, or what anyone else has said? Has anyone actually done any tests to prove anything?
Chad