Trad Gang

Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: wildwood on June 09, 2013, 11:52:00 PM

Title: string fray
Post by: wildwood on June 09, 2013, 11:52:00 PM
the last couple of stings I've had have started fraying in the same spot about 4 in. below the nock just under the serving, and I start seeing it pretty quick. I have been waxing quite often. is this normal for a bow to put stress on a particular spot? Anybody have the same issue? the first sting that came with bow lasted quite awhile, but the last two haven't. Strings have come from the same source.
Title: Re: string fray
Post by: LBR on June 10, 2013, 12:07:00 AM
Do you wear an armguard?  I'd have the string served a little further down--the serving is there to protect the string.
Title: Re: string fray
Post by: old_goat2 on June 10, 2013, 12:10:00 AM
yeah, it's either what was mentioned above or the way you carry the bow around, I've see that before too, rubbing on your arm etc..
Title: Re: string fray
Post by: BowDiddle on June 10, 2013, 01:09:00 AM
My strings always start to fuzz above the serving. Finally figured out it was rubbing on my leg right there when I carry the bow in my side hook carrier.
Title: Re: string fray
Post by: Rick Richard on June 10, 2013, 06:37:00 AM
I would agree it is as mentioned that it is making contact with Armgard or sleeve.  To prevent this from occurring insist on having the string served down to or past the pint of wear...problem fixed.
Title: Re: string fray
Post by: black velvet on June 10, 2013, 09:49:00 AM
That is one of the reasons I prefer to have the person shooting the bow and the bow available when I make them a string. Get serving in the best location.
Title: Re: string fray
Post by: BowDiddle on June 10, 2013, 10:38:00 AM
My string guy's standard servings are only 6 3/4" long, but he will change that up for you on request.
My servings are 8 1/2" on center.

All you have to do is ask for what you want.
I'm sure any other stringer out there will do the same.
Title: Re: string fray
Post by: wildwood on June 11, 2013, 05:54:00 AM
thank you everyone I should have figured that one out. I sure have been helped a few times in this forum. thanks again