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Title: Fighting nock points while tuning your bow. UPDATE
Post by: hormoan on December 27, 2007, 03:16:00 PM
When tuning my bows seems I'm always fighting my nock points. Whether they are tied on or brass nocks. I spend more time goofing around with nock pliers, and tying to adjust tie on ones, than its worth. But it must be done for good arrow flight. So in by quest for an easier way I thought

Why not a twisty tie for a temporary nock point, then install a permanent one in the correct place! And dang if it doesn't work temporary, and so easy to adjust!!!

The plastic coated twisty ties don't work well, use the paper coated twisty ties!

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  :thumbsup:   Sweet if I do say so!

                    Brent
Title: Re: Fighting nock points while tuning your bow. UPDATE
Post by: Peachey on December 27, 2007, 03:18:00 PM
Thanks for sharing, I'll have to remember that.
Title: Re: Fighting nock points while tuning your bow. UPDATE
Post by: ISP 5353 on December 27, 2007, 03:22:00 PM
Cool Idea....Thanks
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Post by: JoeM on December 27, 2007, 03:51:00 PM
THANK YOU!!!!!   Being a new guy and learning how to tune my bow I spent more time adjusting knocks than I care to admit.  Tricks of the trade, love'em  Thanks Joe
Title: Re: Fighting nock points while tuning your bow. UPDATE
Post by: Whip on December 27, 2007, 03:53:00 PM
Great idea Brent!  I do kinda the same thing with a little strip of masking tape.  It lasts quite awhile without ever moving.  In fact I've had some bows I bought and resold without ever getting around to putting on a permanent nocking point.
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Post by: Son of Texas on December 27, 2007, 04:34:00 PM
Great idea thanks!!!
Title: Re: Fighting nock points while tuning your bow. UPDATE
Post by: CJC on December 27, 2007, 07:17:00 PM
the best way i have found is to use masking tape.  two wraps around is all it takes.  it will last for weeks if it does not get wet.  if it does, simply replace it.  itrimmine to a half inch in width and wrap away. smooth and secure.
Title: Re: Fighting nock points while tuning your bow. UPDATE
Post by: Ray on December 28, 2007, 08:19:00 AM
good idea Brent thanks
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Post by: varmint on December 28, 2007, 08:22:00 AM
Very good idea!!
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Post by: el oso on December 28, 2007, 09:27:00 AM
thats going to save me a bunch of time. thanks!
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Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on December 28, 2007, 09:30:00 AM
Thats a great one Brent!!!! I love it!
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Post by: 30coupe on December 28, 2007, 09:35:00 AM
I just tie on some B-50, then I can screw it up or down the thread as needed. Once I find the spot, I put a dab of glue on it. It wears out eventually, but it's easy and cheap to replace. You can do the same with dental floss (waxed).
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Post by: hormoan on December 28, 2007, 11:03:00 AM
30coupe I agree and have done the same. I use both type's tied on and brass nocks. But for ease of finding the sweet spot where that nock belongs. This is the fastest adjusting way I have found. Not to mention easy adjusting!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Bob G on December 28, 2007, 11:12:00 AM
That is one of the all time simplest, best ideas I have ever heard. You can bet I will be using that one. .....One question,..How do you keep your Wonder Bread from going stale while you tune your bow?
Title: Re: Fighting nock points while tuning your bow. UPDATE
Post by: hormoan on December 28, 2007, 12:35:00 PM
Thats easy Bob G, ya toast it  :D
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Post by: David Mitchell on December 28, 2007, 12:56:00 PM
I do the same as Whip--little strip of masking tape, real easy to move until you find the best spot....Dave
Title: Re: Fighting nock points while tuning your bow. UPDATE
Post by: hormoan on December 29, 2007, 08:03:00 AM
The plastic coated twisty ties don't work well, use the paper coated ones!!