# of strings formula

[rawhider]

I use a Hansen string cutter. Shaving razors work the best when cutting that fine. It does great... unless i'm drinking too much

[megabit]

Speaking of your Hansen, do you cut disk into say 1" strips with it then cut the string from the strips or do you cut a disk down to the size you need?

I keep thinking I should spend the money and get one. My stuff would likely look much better if I could bevel my string.

[rawhider]

Mike, what I do is I cut 3/8 string from my circles. They usually stretch a little, so that lets me get either a solid 1/4 string, or two solid 1/8 strings. I don't really need abthing over 1/4, and most ofmy braiding is 1/8 or smaller.

I cut my 3/8 string, then if I'm gonna go smaller, I get my tupperware ready with a *damp* paper towel in the bottom. I cut my main string down to 1/8 in, then coil it small and stick in the container (this will keep it properly moistened while you work on your other string). Then cut your other piece down to 1/8 in. Then I set my splitter, get it down to the desired thickness, then set my beveler and go to town. None of the settings change except the slitter, which has to be adjusted as I split. After you get that string done, coil it up and throw it in the container and adress the first string. then you can throw them on the shelf or whatever. When you are ready to use them, throw them in some water for about an hour or two. I then take them out and let them sit till there is no standing water on them, then throw them in the container for another hour or so. They usually case perfectly like this, and are ready to use.

I notice a big difference in the appearence of my gear since useing the hansen. Keep an eye on e-bay, that's where I got mine. They are deffinately worth the money, tho. It takes a little getting used to using it, but once you figure it out, you'll get a system down.

~Luke