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Title: Nock Point serving
Post by: G Lynch on April 12, 2015, 11:48:00 AM
Do any members serve their nock point?  (http://imgur.com%20yg054kc)
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Post by: G Lynch on April 12, 2015, 11:52:00 AM
Do any members serve their nock point?
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Post by: kleine on April 12, 2015, 11:57:00 AM
Not yet been thinking about it on next new string and new bow coming.
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Post by: JRY309 on April 12, 2015, 01:05:00 PM
I used to hand serve my nocking point with No. 4 nylon serving.Now I just prefer to tie them on and burn the tag ends to lock it down.I tie them on with leftover B50,B55 and leftover D97.I find it quicker to tie them on then hand serving them.
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Post by: Ryan Sanpei on April 12, 2015, 01:07:00 PM
Here's what I use for string nock points.  http://rysanpei.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-cool-part-about-hunting-equipment.html
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Post by: northener on April 12, 2015, 02:04:00 PM
I like to use plain dentil floss.  Ties on tight and easy, burn ends to secure.

one roll will last dozens of archers several lifetimes.
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Post by: katman on April 12, 2015, 02:46:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1YlYqDiJN8U

2 nail knot for me, also called whip tie.
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Post by: MnFn on April 12, 2015, 03:22:00 PM
So far I like Ryan Sanpei's knot.  Easy to do and dimension of the string, you can keep it small.  I did use dental floss, but did not think it was durable enough.
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Post by: Beau J on April 12, 2015, 06:32:00 PM
I too use Ryan's method... Easy and works great...BeauJ
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Post by: BAK on April 12, 2015, 07:26:00 PM
Always.  Just use string material.  Just did one again today.
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Post by: Deadsmple on April 13, 2015, 01:04:00 AM
yes all the time, I prefer to serve my nock point top and bottom so I can make it that there is only one possible place on my string my nock can go that way I don't have to look when I nock an arrow I can quickly do it by feel
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Post by: dragonheart on April 13, 2015, 07:02:00 AM
I do.  I use #4 nylon.  I do not use FF type materials for nocking points, just found it harder to burn and pull up the way I like.  I use cake beeswax to really wax the thread.  Two nock sets above and below. Overhand knots, end with square knot, and burn ends.
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Post by: LBR on April 13, 2015, 10:00:00 AM
I like Ryan's method.  BCY Nock Point tying thread or Power Grip in .032 if I need something thicker.
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Post by: cahaba on April 13, 2015, 02:30:00 PM
I use a nail knot with Halo .035. I always use larger string than my serving.
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Post by: Stump73 on April 13, 2015, 04:22:00 PM
I save my old strings and just use the string material. No problem with it slipping
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Post by: Sam Mashni on April 13, 2015, 07:41:00 PM
I use .030 Diamondbraid with nail knot. Easy to adjust