How to tie in nocksets and a D-loop
07-18-2007, 04:15 PM
#31
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Alden, NY
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RE: How to tie in nocksets and a D-loop
This is how i tie mine.(remember im 13).
Jim: Mom i need to go to the bow shop.
Mom: Ok
Jim: Can u put this on for me?
Shop Guy: Sure
Just kidding now i dont have to use my old method
Jim: Mom i need to go to the bow shop.
Mom: Ok
Jim: Can u put this on for me?
Shop Guy: Sure
Just kidding now i dont have to use my old method
07-18-2007, 10:34 PM
#32
Giant Nontypical
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Jackson, Missouri
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RE: How to tie in nocksets and a D-loop
Rob, I bought several spools of that nock-tying thread, as well as my release rope, from a lady who goes by redcharm over on ArcheryTalk.com... she's got a thread in the classifieds that usually stays up near the top. Very reasonable, too... I think it's a couple bucks or so for a spool; that's why I said use the stuff liberally.
I know from experience that my Bowtechs are going to tune pretty well at an almost level nock point. Most solocams are going to start somewhere around 1/8" above level... If you know so that you can start fairly close, you can make the final tuning adjustments with your rest. For instance, I started off with mine exactly level using a laser and levels (see link in how I do that:http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1684829&mpage=1&key=quick%2cbow& amp;#1684829), but ended up doing some minor fine-tuning with the rest's adjustments after shooting through paper and following up with walk-back tuning.
I know from experience that my Bowtechs are going to tune pretty well at an almost level nock point. Most solocams are going to start somewhere around 1/8" above level... If you know so that you can start fairly close, you can make the final tuning adjustments with your rest. For instance, I started off with mine exactly level using a laser and levels (see link in how I do that:http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1684829&mpage=1&key=quick%2cbow& amp;#1684829), but ended up doing some minor fine-tuning with the rest's adjustments after shooting through paper and following up with walk-back tuning.
07-19-2007, 04:18 AM
#33
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RE: How to tie in nocksets and a D-loop
Greg, I missed reading this post until now. Very nice job and great pictures. I've always tied my string nocks with overhand knots - two layers thick. I like the looks of your method of serving them. I'm going to give that a try on my next one. Just one question - how easy are they to twist up and down the string to make adjustments? Do they stay together well if you have to make several adjustments?
The difference in mine - I always make a catfish loop - they don't stretch and are ideal when using string nocks and I leave about 1/8" gap between nocks (with arrow nocked) to help prevent pinch. Maybe I'll make it a point to do a pictorial of mine so people who've never tied one, can see how to tie the catfish loop.
The difference in mine - I always make a catfish loop - they don't stretch and are ideal when using string nocks and I leave about 1/8" gap between nocks (with arrow nocked) to help prevent pinch. Maybe I'll make it a point to do a pictorial of mine so people who've never tied one, can see how to tie the catfish loop.
07-21-2007, 07:12 PM
#34
Giant Nontypical
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RE: How to tie in nocksets and a D-loop
Straight... Sorry, I've been gone a few days to help out at the Alabama Deer & Turkey Classic down in Birmingham.
To tell you the truth, I've never tried moving the nocksets after tying them on... As I wrote up above, I know pretty darn close where my bows are going to tune starting out, so when I make those knots where I leave the really long tag-ends, I CRANK down on those puppies by pulling with all my might; they're on pretty darn good. I suppose someone might be able to rotate one up or down the string, but I've never seen a need. Like I mentioned, I do my fine-tuning adjustments from the rest after that.
To tell you the truth, I've never tried moving the nocksets after tying them on... As I wrote up above, I know pretty darn close where my bows are going to tune starting out, so when I make those knots where I leave the really long tag-ends, I CRANK down on those puppies by pulling with all my might; they're on pretty darn good. I suppose someone might be able to rotate one up or down the string, but I've never seen a need. Like I mentioned, I do my fine-tuning adjustments from the rest after that.
08-21-2007, 08:33 AM
#36
Nontypical Buck
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Location: Abilene, Texas
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RE: How to tie in nocksets and a D-loop
Thanks again on another great how to. After reading one of your other how to's, I saw the levels that you were using where you clip them on your string...I went out and bought the asap and I would have to say that is probably the best $15 I spent on bow tuning accessories. I immediately saw better arrow flight and spent much less time messing with my bow trying to get it just right.
