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Title: Serving size on B50 Flemish string.
Post by: Medic85 on March 11, 2013, 07:35:00 PM
Just wondering what size serving you folks use when you make your own flemish strings.  Is the serving supposed to be a different size when doing the loops as opposed to the center?
Title: Re: Serving size on B50 Flemish string.
Post by: macbow on March 11, 2013, 09:02:00 PM
On a Flemish string only the center gets,served.
I like a really tough serving that will wear a long time.

The,size depends on your nock size and the number of strands in the bundle.
The goal is a nock fit that is just tight enough. I start my center serving and then check with my arrow if too loose I,add a,couple of filler strands and then finish serving.
Title: Re: Serving size on B50 Flemish string.
Post by: Medic85 on March 11, 2013, 11:02:00 PM
I had a bit of a memory lapse, I meant an endless loop.  I'm guessing its the same.  Thanks macbow I'll do that when I attempt to serve it.
Title: Re: Serving size on B50 Flemish string.
Post by: Fletcher on March 11, 2013, 11:12:00 PM
16 strands B50 with a #4 nylon serving makes a great fit with 5/16 or 11/32 Bohning Classics or Mercury Index nocks.
Title: Re: Serving size on B50 Flemish string.
Post by: LBR on March 12, 2013, 06:00:00 AM
Depends on the strand count and nock type.  I use the size serving that fits the type nock I'm serving for.  BCY has Halo and 62XS serving in several different sizes to fit any nock type/size.
Title: Re: Serving size on B50 Flemish string.
Post by: dhaverstick on March 12, 2013, 07:34:00 AM
I use .021" diameter serving thread for most of my 14-strand flemish strings. That gives me a snug fit for the Bohning index nocks I use.