Do it yourself Wool String Silencers.

In these tough economic times we all like to save money where we can.

Here is a simple, cheap and quick way to make some wool string silencers.

First off we have to make a jig, I cannot claim the idea of the jig as mine, but it’s a neat idea anyway.

Using a coat hanger, the one that has the cut out piece for spaghetti straps, cut it out so it looks like this.



So much for the hard part of this build.

Now get some wool yarn from the craft store, the best thing about this is you can make them in any color you want.
I even seen some camo yarn, the yarn cost me a whooping $2.99 for 170 yards.



Now using the jig wrap about 25 to 30 loops.



Once the loops have been done tie them in the middle while still on the jig, trim up the tie ends, do not cut them just yet.



After you have made the second one, separate the your string.



Place the bundles at either end of the string about 10 inches from your loops.



String the bow this will secure them into place.

Now being very careful not to cut the string cut the bundles so you have a lot of single strands.



Note for photo purposes the bow is not strung but before you cut them have the bow strung.

To get them to puff up it is just a mater of shooting the bow and there you have it, nice homemade wool silencers.



The estimated cost per set is just mere pennies and 5 minutes of your time.
It took me longer to do this write up than to make the silencers.

 

That would be a great tip to send to Robin at TBM. She's always looking for idea's for "Tip of the Weeek".
http://www.tradbow.com/public/department27.cfm

 

Awesome Russ, great tip!

 

Rob.

I emailed Robin she got back to me straight away anyway the word file is on it's way to her.

Joe.

Mate it's the simple things that get overlook at times:D

 

Thats real cool Russ , did mine exactly the same way .

 

very cool, thanks for the tip

 

much appreciated!

 

Did the same thing, here, Russ. Thanks for posting the tip.

I prefer beaver balls, but I've used these, also. Personal preference, only.

 

Jeff.

Your just an elitist:D with more money than the rest of us

Just kidding mate.

 

If I like beaver more than sheep wool, does that make me an elitist too? If so, then so be it! Jeff, stick to your guns mate! LOL....

 

Will.

I was just messin with Jeff some one called him and Elitist in another thread:D

I actually had a good chat with him yesterday

 

crap i just spent $45 on string silencers only 2 days ago argh ' any homemade dampners ideas in those godly minds ?

 

Kanga, you can see my video of this jig "Make your own Traditional wool string silencers"
on Youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrAN8gFuHkU
Video was first posted Mar 8, 2008. I was going to the 2008 TBOF spring shoot and needed some string silencers, quick. Came up with this little idea.