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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: abbatoys on October 04, 2018, 06:34:00 PM
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I want to do a couple of my bowstrings with tie in nocks. Does anyone sell it in small spools. I dont need 10 yards, just a few feet of .030 or so....Thanks, Scott
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Just buy a spool if BCY Nock Tying thread, and you will be set for life!!!
Bisch
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Imo: bcys powergrip serving is a lot better than their nock tying thread. Its all I use for my customers.
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Try LBR on this site., he's a sponsor and often has partial spools.
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I use Ryan Sanpei's knot, and look for something that is larger in diameter than the bowstring or the serving. I found that this https://www.3riversarchery.com/braided-nylon-bowfishing-line.html bowfishing line from 3 Rivers works well. It wears like iron, and the only reason I’ve ever had to replace it is if I decide to change it for some reason. As opposed to bowstring or serving, when using bowfishing line, I look for the smallest diameter line I can find, as all of it is quite a bit thicker than bowstring or serving.
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You used to be able to post links on here. I tapped the symbol, and pasted the link, but it just typed out the link without actually linking to anything. Does anybody know how to do this under the new system?
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You can just use nylon thread from Walmart for tied in nocks or if I have my nock location down I will do a permanent thread nock which if I can find the video I'll post a link. The guy isn't doing it on a traditional bow but it's how I learned to make a nock that absolutely will not come loose and how I do all my bows now once tuned.
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https://youtu.be/IncE-YMQB14
I just do an adjustable tied nock till I get the bow tuned and then I mark it and redo it this way. Skip to about 10:45 and it shows him tying the nock
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https://www.3riversarchery.com/braided-nylon-bowfishing-line.html
Dave, I've just been copying and pasting the url. Seems to work ok.
-Ryan
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It's still the same, Dave..
What symbol are you referring to?
I just copy the url then right click in here and paste.
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Maybe I'm missing something but everyone I know always used unwaxed dental floss and then when ya got it right a drop of super glue makes it permanent.
Tim B
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tim, used floss at one time. The serving material holds up a little longer.
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I always used unwaxed floss in the past, but I've become a devotee of the adjustable tie-on nock sets using a nail knot. For me, there is nothing that beats the adjustability and low profile aspects of these.
(https://i.imgur.com/cqchUfBl.jpg)
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Same for me, Kevin..
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Imo: bcys powergrip serving is a lot better than their nock tying thread. Its all I use for my customers.
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Well, the Nock Tying Thread works great for me. Nock points are easily adjustable, and never move on their own.
Bisch
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Mine look like Kevin Dill's. I called it a constrictor knot. They never move, easy to do, adjustable and look sharp.
Tedd
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I ain't too old to learn....those look sharp Kevin
Tim B
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what Kevin Dill said
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Here ya go, Tim..
Easy to learn...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ixCI9dtC4
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Tag
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I just want to mention that my bowstring (image in previous post) was custom built for me by Pierre at SBD Bowstrings. I had never experienced the advantages of adjustable tie-on nock points until this string. Finding the correct/best nock height was a simple matter of threading the nock point(s) up or down the serving in between test shots. I'm all over the floss and glue deal now. Thanks Pierre and SBD.
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Thanks for posting that Roy.
Tim B
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Yupper Tim.
I have another one but it's a long video, so I didn't post it.
If ya want, I'll pm it to ya?
I do my tie ons with about 12 over hand knots, alternating left over right on top and bottom of the string as I do them.
I make mine about 3/8th inches long.
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Like this.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181005/b08a0d8b1a9195a12cf60a08d37b9515.jpg)
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Yupper Tim.
I have another one but it's a long video, so I didn't post it.
If ya want, I'll pm it to ya?
I do my tie ons with about 12 over hand knots, alternating left over right on top and bottom of the string as I do them.
I make mine about 3/8th inches long.
I do the same as this^^^^^^, only I stop at the 5th alternating overhand knot!
Bisch
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I use Halo .30 and recently bought a spool or red "Nock tying " thread on a 75 yard spool from Lancaster Archery for $6.00.... It doesn't unravel at the tag ends and just a little heat from a lighter will melt it in after you are done making the nock. I learned from a video Rick Barbee had and so far the easiest to learn for me anyway. It turns like a nut on a bolt up and down for fine tuning and doesn't slip. One thing I don't do is use any sort of super glue cause I think it ooze's through and can cause the string to severe there but that may just be me and everyone has their own opinion on the glue issue. Not wanting to debate the issue but if you like glue go for it but for me i stay clear of it.
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This one, Keith?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YlYqDiJN8U&t=12s
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Yes Roy that is one the easiest for me to do and I like it the best but others may have a different way. For me I like it and thanks for bringing it for others to watch and try. Just another way to "Skin a cat" :archer:
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Cool.
There are many ways to skin a cat.
A guy just has to use the method he prefers I guess..
They all do the same thing though.
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Yupper Tim.
I have another one but it's a long video, so I didn't post it.
If ya want, I'll pm it to ya?
I do my tie ons with about 12 over hand knots, alternating left over right on top and bottom of the string as I do them.
I make mine about 3/8th inches long.
I do the same as this^^^^^^, only I stop at the 5th alternating overhand knot!
Bisch
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Same here but I do a double pass through on the over hand.
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