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Bow Walker
04-17-2007, 04:14 PM
There have been a few members who are either returning to archery or just taking the sport up - with that in mind here is a great way to tie a nocking point instead of squeezing or crimping those brass one onto your string.

Everyone knows how to tie a 'granny' knot right? This is just a few repetitions of that most basic knot.

Look at the pictures carefully - they should be self explanatory. Tie the longer (larger) nock set so that it is on the underside of the nock when you are finished. This will virtually eliminate the possibility of the string pinching the nock when you're at full draw.

Be careful if you use the forceps pictured or if you opt for using a small pair of needle-nose vise grips....you don't want to damage the serving on the string.

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/Nockset1.jpg (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=4879&size=big&cat=500&ppuser=529)

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/Nockset2.jpg (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=4880&size=big&cat=500&ppuser=529)

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/Nockset3.jpg (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=4881&size=big&cat=500&ppuser=529)

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/Nockset4.jpg (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=4882&size=big&cat=500&ppuser=529)

Tie the knots by doing the first one on top - and the second one underneath and the third one back on top again.....repeat for the number of knots needed.

Top - tie at least 3 - 4 knots, depending on the thickness of serving string used. Bottom - tie 6 - 8 knots.

When finished, cut the loose ends - leaving about 3/8" tag end. Carefully heat the tag ends to melt the string. use your finger to flatten the melted ends as pictured.

Good luck and if there are any questions - just post up!

Chuck
04-17-2007, 04:52 PM
Okay got it! Now for the stupid questions okay? What's wrong with using the brass crimp-ons? Why is it neccessary to do it on both sides of the nock point? Is glue needed to prevent slipping on the serving? Why not use the stuff they use for fishing fly bodies, apply that solvent and it melts into a blob? Just wondering - oh ya, and thanks, all info is good info!

Bow Walker
04-17-2007, 06:18 PM
Okay got it! Now for the stupid questions okay? What's wrong with using the brass crimp-ons? Why is it necessary to do it on both sides of the nock point? Is glue needed to prevent slipping on the serving? Why not use the stuff they use for fishing fly bodies, apply that solvent and it melts into a blob? Just wondering - oh ya, and thanks, all info is good info!
Brass crimp-ons can really be hard on the string/serving...especially when trying to change nocking points or remove them. Also - tying rather than crimping gains you a couple of F.P.S. in velocity.:wink:

Doing it to both sides of the nock - and then tying on your D-loop - does a couple of things. First...it stops any possibility of the D-loop sliding or moving, and closing the gap. :idea: Second...tying a longer/larger section on the underside of the nock stops any possibility of string pinch, which can easily happen on today's shorter axle-to-axle bows.

If tied correctly, and tight enough, glue is not required.

I don't think that the thread that is used for tying flies is strong enough - correct me if I'm wrong. As for the solvent...be very very careful not to get it on either the string or the serving:eek: