Actually it is faster to string bows after you cut them. However, due to laziness, boredom and other factors its very avoided amongst players, but cutting and stringing 1k bows, is better and quicker then cutting 2k bows. but its really just a personal opinion. yes the fastest xp is making arrows but its *very* expensive. Other factors include 1 click banking. Locations - Lumbridge basement, Soul wars, etc. that makes it alot quicker and much more simple. (: