I like the carabiner trick, I will have to try that. It's winter now and my hands crack a little on the tips and it hurts like the dickens when the string cuts into it. Thanks.
Hello Mathijs, Thank you for the comment. When we started serving strings I would pass the jig through the loop like I see most people on the internet. I guess I am uncoordinated because the jig would get caught up in the loop and I had to make a bigger loop. Cutting the string and passing it trough the loop when serving, works better for me. :-) YMMV
You can adjust your nocks to fit. Place the arrow nock in simmering water for ten seconds then open up the nock with a spoon handle or nip it down for tighter with you fingers. Re try the nock fit.
I have saw several of these videos,but no one has said what is done with the two loss ends of the main string (Dacron string).I understand the serving and the ends of those.I see you tie off to start and I see you tie the end,and then you serve,but there are the strings that are tied off.what happens with them?
I find the knots used are the only real point of contention in the whole process, yet you completely blew through them. All the fancy string in the world won’t help if it comes apart due to a poor knot. For example, how did you anchor and tie the actual string material, what knot did you use for the serving , how do you tie them?
Hello Jeff, This is a another great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I see in the back ground what looks to be a string organizer. Do you have any details or comment about that? I know this is an older video, but it's one I haven't seen .
Hello Waterlogged, I have a couple of "string organizers" they are pine boards with picture hanger hooks on the ends. or just some small finishing nails. I have marked some with length markings to make finding a string quicker. Some times I put a rubber band on the bottom to keep the string under tension when I move the "sting organizers" BTW I only have the appearance of being organized in some of my video because you can't see what is just our of frame. :-)
It depends on many variables! the serving on an endless loop is the first line of abrasion defense. If something broke down the serving the inner strands are next. With good strings available, Why risk it?
For most bows I like the look of a Flemish twist string. Performance wise, at my level I see no difference. I seem to make the endless loop strings to a more accurate length.
I didn't realize that I was with a master string builder I'm impressed, great job.
Some great tips there. That carabiner trick was gold!!! Thanks
What a great instruction ... WTG!! I would, however, have a stiff word with your sign-maker. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
Good to see you on you tub again.
Man what a great video thank you.
I like the carabiner trick, I will have to try that. It's winter now and my hands crack a little on the tips and it hurts like the dickens when the string cuts into it. Thanks.
Thanks Jeff, this was great!
we always use the serving device thru the loop for the end of the serving. the carabiner is a good tip though!
Hello Mathijs,
Thank you for the comment.
When we started serving strings I would pass the jig through the loop like I see most people on the internet. I guess I am uncoordinated because the jig would get caught up in the loop and I had to make a bigger loop. Cutting the string and passing it trough the loop when serving, works better for me. :-) YMMV
You can adjust your nocks to fit. Place the arrow nock in simmering water for ten seconds then open up the nock with a spoon handle or nip it down for tighter with you fingers. Re try the nock fit.
I have saw several of these videos,but no one has said what is done with the two loss ends of the main string (Dacron string).I understand the serving and the ends of those.I see you tie off to start and I see you tie the end,and then you serve,but there are the strings that are tied off.what happens with them?
I think this 2x4 makes total sense. I think you could drill holes 1" apart and move one end with a bolt to make it a little more versatile.
I find the knots used are the only real point of contention in the whole process, yet you completely blew through them. All the fancy string in the world won’t help if it comes apart due to a poor knot. For example, how did you anchor and tie the actual string material, what knot did you use for the serving , how do you tie them?
Hello Jeff, This is a another great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I see in the back ground what looks to be a string organizer. Do you have any details or comment about that? I know this is an older video, but it's one I haven't seen .
Hello Waterlogged, I have a couple of "string organizers" they are pine boards with picture hanger hooks on the ends. or just some small finishing nails. I have marked some with length markings to make finding a string quicker. Some times I put a rubber band on the bottom to keep the string under tension when I move the "sting organizers" BTW I only have the appearance of being organized in some of my video because you can't see what is just our of frame. :-)
does anyone know how much distance i would need on a simple 2 pin jig, from pin A to pin B for a 56" string?
52.5 to 53" or around 3" less than overall
On the loops, if the serving breaks down, but the string under is still good, is the bow string still safe to use?
It depends on many variables! the serving on an endless loop is the first line of abrasion defense. If something broke down the serving the inner strands are next. With good strings available, Why risk it?
Love yours and 3d archery videos.I had to quit watching before the end,what happens to the start and stop ends?
Great video, Jeff!
Would you mind to tell me why you prefer the endless loop, as opposed to the Flemish Twist?
For most bows I like the look of a Flemish twist string. Performance wise, at my level I see no difference. I seem to make the endless loop strings to a more accurate length.
That makes sense. Thanks!
Hey string master, make me one???