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Title: Tied-on string nock
Post by: McDave on May 15, 2011, 09:17:00 PM

I thought I would post a video of how I tie on a string nock.  I suppose it's no better or worse than anyone else's tied on string nock, but I like it because it lies flat and looks finished.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTsPDIp6loI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9SrH3Amjbk

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Mike Vines on May 15, 2011, 09:23:00 PM

yes it does.  Good job.  Looks much better than my crimp on ones.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: njloco on May 15, 2011, 09:24:00 PM

Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: JimL on May 15, 2011, 09:34:00 PM

I like it.  I tried a sting nock but it didn't work too well.  I think I will try one like that.  Thanks

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: rastaman on May 15, 2011, 09:34:00 PM

i like that a lot sir!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Bowits on May 15, 2011, 09:41:00 PM

That was great, Thanks!

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: magnus on May 15, 2011, 09:50:00 PM

That's really slick! Thanks for taking the time to do the video.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Burnsie on May 15, 2011, 09:57:00 PM

Reminds me of tying on fishing rod guides.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: DEATHMASTER on May 15, 2011, 10:22:00 PM

That is very nice and clean.
I will be trying this out.
THANKS

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: gobblegrunter on May 15, 2011, 10:23:00 PM

Great! Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: jamesh76 on May 15, 2011, 10:25:00 PM

That was a great video, I would like to see one of the mods place it on the how to forums.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Converml on May 16, 2011, 12:20:00 AM

Sweet. Thanks

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: b44mag on May 16, 2011, 12:56:00 AM

that was great i think i might try one
thanks for posting

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Jwilliam on May 16, 2011, 01:51:00 AM

:thumbsup:   Thanks for sharing.


Bill

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Jwilliam on May 16, 2011, 02:05:00 AM

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: stik&string on May 16, 2011, 02:29:00 AM

Thank you, simple and nice looking.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Gator1 on May 16, 2011, 07:31:00 AM

McDave,

Fantastic Video, I was wondering what material you use for the tie on nock?  I was wondering if dental floss would work in this application.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: cbCrow on May 16, 2011, 07:33:00 AM

I've been using tie-ons for a long time but that is the easiest way I've seen to do this! I always say "if not broke don't fix it" but definitly will change the way I tie them on. Thanks McDave.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: tradbower on May 16, 2011, 07:39:00 AM

Great  how to video. I will use your tie on method next time.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Mudd on May 16, 2011, 07:42:00 AM

Great job Dave!

Thanks for sharing that.

My 1st thoughts were, that would be a good way to serve up a nocking point for those who would like to try shooting without a glove or tab.

I know I am tempted.  Why!  Just because I can....lol

Thanks agin!

God bless,Mudd

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Elkchaser on May 16, 2011, 08:07:00 AM

Great video tutorial. Thank you foe sharing that.
Something new to try.
   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: McDave on May 16, 2011, 08:20:00 AM

Gator, I've tried a lot of different material for the tied on nock.  The one I used in the video was dacron bowstring.  I've also used fastflight bowstring and serving thread.  You want to use something that is thick enough that it actually works as a nock; some material is so thin it sort of disappears in the serving and the arrow nock might slip over the end of it.  I've also tried some material that is too thick, like bowfishing line, and doesn't seem to work as well either.  I haven't tried dental floss, but it might work if it's thick enough to function as a nock.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: redant 60/65 on May 16, 2011, 09:37:00 AM

Nice and clean  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Steve O on May 16, 2011, 10:15:00 AM

Dave, is that style so tight that you cannot twist it up and down to fine tune your nock point or is that an option.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Old Chief on May 16, 2011, 11:42:00 AM

Thank you for posting this.  Tried it this mornninng and it works beter than any other tied nock I have use.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Soilarch on May 16, 2011, 11:48:00 AM

I'm trying this.  I've always hated brass nocks, but have never had luck making/glueing tied nocks before.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: McDave on May 16, 2011, 12:34:00 PM

Steve,

Earlier, I would leave the knot a little loose and then I could screw it up and down the serving and adjust it a little.  I would tighten the knot after I got it positioned where I wanted it.  Generally, I found that this required gluing the knot after it was in its final position, as it didn't seem to be quite as tight as when I tighten it at the same time I make it.

However, I prefer tightening the knot at the time I make it, as it seems to stay tight that way without the need for glue, and makes it easier to replace than a glued-on nock.  I use a loosely fastened metal nock during the tuning process, and then replace it with a tied-on nock when I know where I want the nock point to be.

The nock material does get worn after a period of use and needs to be replaced, or I might change my mind about where the nock should be located, so I do get a fair amount of practice making these things.  Enough that I can anticipate the shrinkage that will take place when I cinch up the knot and so extend the wraps a little further down the serving than I want them to end up after I tighten the knot.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: pitt98 on May 16, 2011, 01:47:00 PM

Video won't play and says video not found.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: akdd on May 16, 2011, 02:19:00 PM

Thanks,great video with easy to follow directions. This would be a good one for the how to forum.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: WRV on May 16, 2011, 02:56:00 PM

Thanks for sharing.......Randy

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: MercilessMing on May 16, 2011, 03:07:00 PM

Looks nice.  Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Steve O on May 16, 2011, 04:56:00 PM

Thank you Dave.  Even if it is not tunable, the neatness and easy to tie nature of your method look like it will be worth a try over the back and forth overhand knot method I have used in the past.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: elknutz on May 16, 2011, 05:11:00 PM

Thanks McDave, I saved this one so I can refer back to it.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: TxAg on May 16, 2011, 05:20:00 PM

Nice video

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: pickaspot on May 16, 2011, 05:25:00 PM

McDave,
Thanks for taking the time to share your technique with us. Like a lot of the guys above, I have never been completely happy with my results before and settled for brass. You have motivated me to give your style a try - the "McDave nock"!

Between SBD, your tip, and the tutorial about wool yarn recurve wraps & silencers, my son & I have some sweet strings. Gotta love TG :-]
J

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Onlyaspike on May 16, 2011, 05:44:00 PM

Great video, Thanks.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: pitt98 on May 16, 2011, 07:24:00 PM

Finally got to see the video, very nice!

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Zbone on May 16, 2011, 09:36:00 PM

Only have limited internet service with my cell phone and can't acces the video either.

Anyone know a way around that?

Thanx

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: paperenginner on May 16, 2011, 10:03:00 PM

I appreciate that you took the time to make a video.  I got the general idea but the video brings it home.  I will try it out then next time I am messing around with my bow.

Thanks

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: hedgetree on May 16, 2011, 10:16:00 PM

I beleive that is what I've been looking for. Thanks for you help.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: snag on May 17, 2011, 09:37:00 AM

Looking at your video was good...but I did have to turn my back to the screen and go step by step..HaHa! Guess I had a hard time seeing it and doing it in reverse.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: David Mitchell on May 17, 2011, 10:29:00 AM

What video???  I see no reference in his post to a video....did it get deleted or am I overlooking it??  :confused:

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: David Mitchell on May 17, 2011, 10:30:00 AM

Ooooops, my bad....just click on the photo, duh!  :banghead:

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: SportHunter on May 17, 2011, 10:50:00 AM

Thanks for the vid, I've been meaning to switch to tie on nocks.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: SportHunter on May 17, 2011, 04:18:00 PM

Took me a few tries but managed to figure it out. Thanks again.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Uncle Buck on May 17, 2011, 04:41:00 PM

great video I have been tying my nocks on for many years. I use waxed dental floss. not only are they cooler than brass crimp on nocks, they also cost next to nothing.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Richie on May 17, 2011, 07:17:00 PM

Great video, I will try it in the near future.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: chanumpa on May 17, 2011, 09:08:00 PM

Great Job Mcdave,I am going to go cut all my frankenstinian eye sores off of my bows and redo them with your ingenious ,much nicer style.Thank you.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: tracker1 on May 17, 2011, 09:19:00 PM

Thanks for posting good information I will have to try that out

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Rusty Snuffers on May 17, 2011, 09:45:00 PM

How-to this thread IMHO!  Great video, thanks for sharing.

Rusty

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: huntin_sparty on May 18, 2011, 12:14:00 PM

THANK YOU!!!! I am sure its my being slow but the other how too's left me with not so good results.  This is great.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: swamper on May 18, 2011, 07:15:00 PM

thanks, nice job

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Cherokee Scout on May 18, 2011, 08:04:00 PM

Very helpful, thanks.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: country roads on May 18, 2011, 11:37:00 PM

thats awsome thanks for sharing info always wanted to know how to get rid of brass knocks

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: gretchen on May 19, 2011, 12:04:00 PM

Now thats cool!!!  Thanks so much for sharing.


Dewayne

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: tracker1 on May 19, 2011, 12:45:00 PM

Great video I tried it out it works great. It looks like all my strings will be losing the brass nocks and getting this treatment instead Thanks Again for the Great information.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: rluttrell on May 19, 2011, 10:12:00 PM

Thank you for sharing.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: don s on May 20, 2011, 01:26:00 AM

thanks for posting this. i added it to my favorites. don

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: LONGSTYKES on May 20, 2011, 08:35:00 AM

Thanks for the Video Dave, very good tie on nock.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Nosight on May 20, 2011, 09:08:00 AM

Thank you for sharing..

This is the slickest way for a tied on nock yet...

Thanks again....

Later....Buzz

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Carpmaster on May 25, 2011, 12:40:00 PM

That is awesome!  Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: tracker1 on May 26, 2011, 12:22:00 AM

TTT for a great video on tied on nocks switched all my bows over to these.  Easy Fast and they work great  Thanks Again for the video.

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Cherokee Scout on June 01, 2011, 09:40:00 PM

I tried this, works great. Thanks

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Gator1 on June 01, 2011, 09:51:00 PM

If my buddy John learned something, I gotta try it....

When he had Sipsey River, this gentleman was a true gem of information...

Thanks John...  :clapper:

Title: Re: Tied-on string nock
Post by: Cherokee Scout on June 02, 2011, 08:00:00 AM

Thanks Gator1. Good to hear from you again, hope you are doing well.