How to Put a D-Loop on a Primitive Bow

Primitive bows were an important part of the survival for many early settlers. Many used bows and arrows for protection and hunting for meat. Today, people still like to try their hand at building primitive bows as a hobby. Some choose to add a D-Loop to their homemade bow to aid in shooting accuracy. A D-Loop is a knot placed on a bowstring that is used along with a release to pull the bow back and release it for an accurate shot.

Things You'll Need

  • 4 inches bowstring
  • Lighter
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Instructions

    • 1

      Burn both ends of the 4-inch piece of bowstring with a lighter to singe and fuse them. Remove the flame from the bowstring and let the it cool completely.

    • 2

      Start tying the top knot of the D-Loop 1/2 inch above the center of the bowstring. Place the piece of string on the left side of the bowstring and leave 1/2 inch facing the back of the bowstring. Wrap that piece around the front and bring it back around over the top of itself.

    • 3

      Wrap it around again and bring it back through the loop that was just created. Pull the string lightly to create the knot and then tighten it.

    • 4

      Start the bottom portion of the loop by placing the remaining material from the first knot on the right side of the bowstring.

    • 5

      Wrap the end of the piece of string around the right side of the bowstring and back around itself to come through the loop.

    • 6

      Pull the string down and loop it around the bowstring on the left side to form another small loop.

    • 7

      Push the end of the D-Loop string through the small loop and pull on the D-Loop to make it snug.