serving question...help me out...

[Kevin007]

I recently wore out the original serving on my recurve. I have re-served with a bohning kit I bought at Ganders. However, after about 100 shots I noticed my serving string started to loosen up and there are gaps between the serving threads. When serving it, I have the serving string tighten to about 2-3lbs. Now, because of the gap, the nock will tend to move up as I shoot. I notice this when my arrow starts hitting how at point of aim. I plan to reserve, but need some pointers beside tightening it more, maybe at 3-4lbs, when serving.

Thanks in advance,
kevin

[Dano]

Taking for granted it's a flemish twist string. Did you serve the string in the same direction as the twist?

[Art B]

If your servng is separating with the rotation you're using now then just reverse rotation next time.

I'm a right hand shooter and I build my flemish twist strings clockwise with the serving going in the same directions. This forces the serving to tighten even more at release. But just getting your serving good and tight the first couple inches on the arrow end will probably fix your problem either way.

ART B

[Smallwood]

good things posted above, also- i adjust tension on my server tighter than yours is set. maybe you could use the search function and lookup reserving a string and see what info it pulls up.

[macbow]

Kevin, I don't think you said if the string is a fast fast flight type. if it is some slippage can happen and a little fletching glue smeared on the string after starting the serving can help.
As for the 2 to 3 pounds set on the serving wouldn't know to measure that. I serve mine very tight. Usually hold the main string with one hand to keep it from twisting too bad as I serve,

I also will put just a spot of fletch glue on each end of the serving and work in with my fingers.
Ron

[DWT]

On fast flight strings I dont burnish the serving area to much If new and the wax helps the serving stick. When reserving a ff string I use .30 serving and keep it very tight going clockwise or away from me as I hold the string from spinning with the serving tool, this keeps the backlash from creating loose spots in the serving. I use this same method when tying guides on a new fishing rod. You can also push the wraps tighter about every six spins with your thumbnail just to be sure they are tight.

[30coupe]

I do about the same as macbow, except I use superglue on the ends. I'm not sure how you would know the server is set at 2-3 pounds. I just tighten mine until the string wants to twist with it, then hold the string as mac mentioned. I haven't had one come apart yet.

[Billy]

I think I can add to the question, without changing it....

I use the little spinner from 3R and have a hard time getting the wraps to stay tight to each other. As it spins around the string; it'll skip and I wind up with a gap in my serving. About 50 to 100 shots later....re-serving......

[longstiks]

I also learned from some fine string makers on here to twist your string up tighter than your normal brace height before serving to keep it from coming loose.
Denny