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Title: String serving question
Post by: Pete McMiller on May 11, 2011, 11:53:00 AM
When serving a string which direction do you serve it for a right handed shooter?  Looking down the string from the top limb is it clockwise or counterclockwise?
Title: Re: String serving question
Post by: Lechwe on May 11, 2011, 11:58:00 AM
I know some folks claim you must do it in a certain direction but I disagree. I have done it in both directions and have not noticed an issue. Also, when I order strings no one has ever asked me what hand it is for.

Good luck.
Title: Re: String serving question
Post by: Pepper on May 11, 2011, 12:02:00 PM
Just put it on and go, this could keep you awake at night, for naught.
Good Luck
Title: Re: String serving question
Post by: Passthru on May 11, 2011, 12:03:00 PM
Serve with the twist of the string.  That way, when you twist the string to adjust the brace, you will tighten the serving.

Take any served string off a bow and twist the serving with your fingers and you will see what I mean.
Title: Re: String serving question
Post by: Stumpkiller on May 11, 2011, 12:06:00 PM
What Passthru said: it has to be with the main string twist or it will work loose as you tighten the string.
Title: Re: String serving question
Post by: Flatshooter on May 11, 2011, 12:13:00 PM
Pete,When serving a right hand bow you serve counterclockwise as you're looking down on the string. Think of it this way, as you are drawing back on the string you want the string to turn in the direction you tightened the serving. If you serve the other way you are loosening or unwinding the serving. Hope this makes sense to you.
Title: Re: String serving question
Post by: Pete McMiller on May 11, 2011, 12:16:00 PM
Thanks guys, that all makes sense.  I think I had it right then confused myself - not the first time THAT has happened.
Title: Re: String serving question
Post by: Flatshooter on May 11, 2011, 12:17:00 PM
Right handed string maker makes strings to tighten with a counterclock wise twist. As Passthru said.
Title: Re: String serving question
Post by: Passthru on May 11, 2011, 12:54:00 PM
Forget about the RH and LH stuff.  Just go with the twist.  It doesn't matter if you start at the top or bottom or what handed the string maker was.  Go with the twist of the string.
Title: Re: String serving question
Post by: Flatshooter on May 11, 2011, 01:18:00 PM
That's right. I should have said right handed string makers GENERALLY twist counterclock wise. That said, "going with the twist" is good, simple advice.