I did a search and couldn't find any info. What's the easiest way to remove brass nocks without damaging the serving on the string. I've done it with a screwdriver and needle nose pliers in the past but it isn't easy. Not looking for some fancy smancy tool, just something that the average guy might have laying around. Thanks
BOB
Pair of dykes. Grip the nock so that one blade is in the 'slot' & squeeze. It opens 'em up a treat ;)
AHA!!
I've always used two pair of pliers. Hate those things!
Killdeer
A $10 set of nocking pliers is something worth purchasing if your going to be using brass nocks. Otherwise it's pretty much the screwdriver and pliers...
Killie, I do too. Got a Shrew coming soon that has brass nocks on the string..... absolutely the first thing to go. Rob, when you squeeze the nock does it cut into the serving. I've kinda done that in the past and not had very good luck. Maybe I'm squeezing too much straight into the string.
BOB
Just a gentle squeeze is enough. I don't try to open them enough to pop off the serving, just enough to be able to slide them up or down the serving & then pop them off the unserved string.
I've been doing it like that for years & I've never damaged a serving yet! You can see when the slot opens & it doesn't take much.
Thanks Rob. I'll try it that way when the bow gets here.
BOB
spend the money and a get a nocking pliers, it will save you the cost of damaging a string
I'm with freeman and wasapt. Get a pair of nocking pliers. No worries. Hap
Yep knock pliers, but I stopped using brass knocks. I like tying them on with dacron. Saves ware and tare on my shooting glove too.
Yep... nocking pliers are a tool that should be in your kit. Even if you don't use the brass nocks, someone who did may come to you for help and think how impressed they'll be when you pull out a special tool for the job! :)
I've used wire cutters to thin the brass not necessarily cut it through to the string. Then the nock was easy to bend off.
I use an old Tru-Fire UTC Universal Crimping Tool that crimps and removes brass nocks without damaging the bowstring. I've had it for decades.
I have noc pliers which are great for putting them on the string, but how are they to be used for removing?
Mine has two slots-one for installation and one for removing. The one for removing has a different angle. Hap
Ditto that. I have one set of nocking pliers made by Saunders that has the extra part used for removing the nock and the other set [different brand] doesn't have it. They work real well.
Saunders makes a really nice pair of pliers. check them out
very easy use nocking pliers put the slot of brass nock in the center and push straight down bowstring this will open it enough to get a good grip and spread it to get it off the serving it's Just that easy!! :thumbsup:
I don't use brass nocks either. I use tie on with serving material. I'm just looking for a simple way to remove them for the very rare time that I buy a used bow that has one on the string. Otherwise I'll never have the need for nock pliers. Thanks again.
BOB
I have a nock crimper. Works well getting the nocks off too.
I only used a nock for a short time. Didn't crimp it hard. Just hard enough to keep it on the string and loose enough were I could move it on the string to get my nock point where I wanted it.
Once I got my bow tuned, I took it off with the crimper, by crimping on the back side of the knock to loosen it up. Just like taking split shot weights off a fishing line.
Then I tied a dental floss nocking point on the string.
Use your teeth.
lol..
Really though, Get the saunders.
I've used some of the less expensive brands and they don't work very well at all for removal. Not to mention the rough grind that leaves marks on the nock.
i use my nock pliers
Nocking pliers.
I fought with some brass nocks for an hour one day then just drove to the gun/archery shop like a beat dog and they took it off no charge.
All you have to do is put the tip of a butter knife in the split of the nock set and twist it.It will open right up.
Come on, what kind of redneck bowhunters ar ya?
A pair of sidecuts work just fine!
QuoteOriginally posted by frank bullitt:
Come on, what kind of redneck bowhunters ar ya?
A pair of sidecuts work just fine!
THANK YOU!!! :clapper:
Nocking pliers, They work pretty darn well.
I agree too that Nocking pliers are the way to go. Easy to use and no damage to the string!
I'm liking the sidecutter idea. I've got several pairs of Klines. Thanks guys
BOB
Bob, I've removed alot of nocks this way over the years, when reserving strings for folks!
Then, showed them how to tie on their own, usually their sold! :bigsmyl: