Doing my own serving and need some help

jsasker · 07-16-2004, 07:40 AM

It might take me a couple times to get the hang of doing it right but it's not really too bad.My question is how do i finish it or tie it off on the end(i'm just trying the center serving right now)?I can get it started and get it wrapped pretty tight but i get to the end and can't figure out how i'm supposed to tie it off and still have it good and tight.

BobCo19-65 · 07-16-2004, 07:46 AM

Hope this helps:

Arthur P · 07-16-2004, 08:08 AM

In other words, all you lack is finishin' up and you'll be done?

That illustration is the one I do. The whip finish. Just be sure to wind your backwraps in the same direction you were winding your serving wraps. If you were winding away over the top of the string, then make your backwraps by winding away over the top of the string. Otherwise, your backwraps won't unwind as you try to finish off.

OR

Take about a 10" piece of bowstring thread and use it for your loop. When your about ready to finish your serving, lay the loop over the serving, leaving enough loop to stick your serving tool thru. Wrap 15 turns or so over the base of the loop, then run the serving tool through the loop. Pull on the tag ends of the loop till you snug the running line of the serving thread to the base of the serving. Cut the serving thread and lay aside your serving tool. Be sure and leave at least 1 1/2" of tag. Pull the loop through the serving, which will bring the tag under the serving and lock it in place.

Either way, you should leave yourself about 1/2" of tag end sticking up from between the wraps. Take a match or lighter and melt that tag down flush with the serving wraps so it won't come undone.

It's a lot harder to try and explain that it would be to show you how it's done.

Rack-attack · 07-16-2004, 08:16 AM

Thanks Bob

I started typing out a description on how to do it and was confusing myself..........LOL

I bailed out and hoped someone would post some pics.........cause its sure hard to put in words

jsasker · 07-16-2004, 08:39 AM

THANKS!So i guess tying it like a shoe lace is out of the question?

Now i am glad i asked for help because i don't know if i would have ever figured it out by trial and error.Do i need to put about the same amount of serving back on or can i shorten it up a bit for a little more speed?It's not really a big deal but if i can gain a few fps i will.Thanks again!

Arthur P · 07-16-2004, 08:47 AM

The good thing about doing your own servings is you can make 'em any way you want. If you're one of those guys who never hits your arm with the string, even by accident, then all the serving you really need is just a few inches - enough to protect the string from your nock and release with enough extra to allow for tuning adjustments. The long serving is there simply to protect the string from abrasion due to contact with your arm/armguard/sleeve.

BobCo19-65 · 07-16-2004, 08:59 AM

What I ussually do is know where my nocking point is. From there I usually tie about 2 - 2 1/2 inches above and below that point. Total serving is about 4-5 inches. That's all you really need.

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I started typing out a description on how to do it and was confusing myself

Didn't even think to try to write it out. Perfect example of a picture worth a thousand words.

You may also want to put just a drop of glue at the cut off thread. Not a lot though, you don't want it to seep through the serving, and get onto the string.