Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Allyn T on September 08, 2020, 07:50:16 pm
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When making your own bowstring, how important is it to have serving at the nock point?
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Nock fit is pretty important.
HH
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Serving on a bowstring has several purposes. #1 is to protect the actual string material from the arrow nock and from your finger contact on the string while shooting the arrow. #2 is to protect the actual string material from contact with your arm/armguard as the string is released while shooting. If you decide to shoot a bowstring without serving be prepared to observe fraying of the bowstring very quickly.
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When I have been testing a new bow I have noticed the string starting to fray after only 10-15 shots. I use 60# braided fishing line. It's treated with a non wear coating of some kind.
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I agree with Jimmi and Hedge, the serving extends string life tremendously and is easier to repair!
Hawkdancer
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How many strings have you seen without a serving......? :)
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Very many. Serving strings is a modern thing. While it's a good idea it is not crucial.
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If it wears that fast from fingers and nocks do most people serve their loops as well?
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A continuous loop string has served loops but a Flemish twist doesn't because the loops are already double thickness.
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A continuous loop string has served loops but a Flemish twist doesn't because the loops are already double thickness.
I don't know why I don't think things through before I speak(write) that makes perfect sense
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A continuous loop string has served loops but a Flemish twist doesn't because the loops are already double thickness.
I don't know why I don't think things through before I speak(write) that makes perfect sense
That's not really "why" though. A continuous loop needs them served to actually hold them together. It's loops are half thickness.
A Flemish doesn't have double thickness loops, it's only double through the splice.
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...and it's twisted through out the string, loop(s)included.
I have a partial spool of red #4 Brownell serving and a serving tool I will trade to you. Send me a PM with your mailing address(US only) and what you have to trade. I may even have a partial spool of B-50 if you need that too.
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A continuous loop string has served loops but a Flemish twist doesn't because the loops are already double thickness.
I don't know why I don't think things through before I speak(write) that makes perfect sense
That's not really "why" though. A continuous loop needs them served to actually hold them together. It's loops are half thickness.
A Flemish doesn't have double thickness loops, it's only double through the splice.
It's double compared the the continuous ;D ;D ;D
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...and it's twisted through out the string, loop(s)included.
I have a partial spool of red #4 Brownell serving and a serving tool I will trade to you. Send me a PM with your mailing address(US only) and what you have to trade. I may even have a partial spool of B-50 if you need that too.
That's really nice of you Pat but I don't really have anything to trade, I've just been buying what I need one tool at a time. I have two 1/4lb spools of B55 for my string. When the time comes I'll buy some serving or try fishing line like DC did. ;D