But he met neither ox team, light wagon chaise, horseman, nor foot traveller, till, just as he crossed Salmon River, a man came trudging down to the bridge with a bundle over his shoulder, on the end of a stick.
There are a handful of bow string materials on the market today that work very well when it comes to producing a custom bow string that will be durable and stable while providing good arrow speed. These materials would include D97, 8125G, trophy, 8190, 452X and X. BCY 452X has been around forever.
The Stick. The largest part of the violin bow is the stick,with the best ones made of Pernambuco wood from Northeast Brazil, although carbon fiber is another quality choice.he Hair. The hair is the part of the violin bow that touches the strings and produces sound. Horse-hair is the traditional favorite, but synthetic hairs are also used for cheaper bows.