serving instructions for Henry
 

Start with a normal knot but make sure it digs in between the string serving so that the knot cannot move. The same goes for all three servings that are directly on the serving of the bow string. All knots made should be really tight and not disturbed when tying the next knot. For illustration purposes the knots were tied loose.

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Knot number two under the string. When completed that makes one serving. Don't forget to make it tight and when tightening the lower knot do not disturb the upper/first knot.

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Knot number three starts the second serving. Again make it tight and do not disturb the lower second knot.

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This next one completes the second serving.

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This starts the third serving.

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This completes the third serving.

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Do this kot between the second and the third serving and make it tight.

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Complete the serving by tying under the string.

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Start the fourth serving between the first and second serving.

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Complete the last serving of the second row of servings.

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Tie this knot between the two servings of the second row.

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End the last serving with a square knot (one knot onto the other).

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Last is to tighten the snot out of the last knot, gently cut with a razor a tag end that you burn. As the tag end burns and the molten serving material reached the knot you wet your finger and push down into the knot to make sure the last knot doesn't come loose. Same for the other tag end and thats it. you can see the completed servings beside the rail. The rope cocker hooks cannot slip past it.
Henry, I hope you understand all this. If not let me know. I have found that I cannot make a mistake with this set up. I never have to adjust the string once it is cocked.

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Thanks for the info Don, I understand how to do it,, I was just picturing somthig a lot different when you first described this.. and wondered how it worked and was done now I know,, will have to give it a try.
Thanks for taking the time to explain and adding the pics..

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Henry, everyone here should buy some simple single material serving. It has so many uses. When my serving wants to separate I put a serving or two between the wraps so take up the space that would other wise expose the string material. Makes the serving last longer. Some times from brand new you can separate the serving with your finger nails and so I just put a serving in and it lasts longer. It is also a much better way to put cat whiskers on(they will be more affective and stay on longer).