MDBUCKHUNTER

a proper length ofcenter serving?

I noticed that my serving is 7 1/16" long. My arrow nocks 2 9/16" from the top of my center serving. Also, I noticed that mykisser buttonis over the center serving instead of above it.

What's every body else have?

txjourneyman

Could you clarify that or post a pic? I don't understand.

MDBUCKHUNTER

WHOOPS! My kisser button....not my peep. I will change my post. That would be interesting though.

ArrowMike

Can you say mass produced? This is why custom string are worth there weight in gold. If you use a good string make they can make it how you want.

James_2k

i recently reserved mine. only about 3" or so long. just enough to cover the bits that touch anything. should reduce the weight on the string a bit too.

Straightarrow

It should be long enought to protect the string from fraying, if the string hits your sleeve (arm). It should also be long enough to keep the serving from moving or separating. Short servings have a tendency to move a tiny bit, and that is very bad for accuracy. Long doesn't hurt anything. It just adds a tiny bit of weight to the string.

gibblet

mdbuckhunter, i'm a little perplexed. you're giving string advice to a fellow in another thread - and you don't seem to know too much about them.

Len in Maryland

John: Play nice or you'll get a reputation like me.

Let meadd some more information that might 'stir the pot'.
1. Serving added to keep the string from hitting your clothing or armmay protect the string while ignoring the real problem of too long a draw length or very poor form.
2. Some custom strings leave a lot to be desired. I've had some that have incorrectly terminated serving, incorrectly 'placed' serving, and incorrect lengths. And this is from some of the best known string makers out there.A serving has to be long enough to accomodate a kisser and equally long enough on the downside for proper termination and balance.
3. String loops seem to be such easy items to install. We have, however, seen such aplethora of bad efforts that all I do is smile anymore when customers complain about their problems with loops. Properinstallation technique coupled with proper tools (custom made) and a good materialmakes for happy customers. I've taught this several times in my seminars.

John/Bucknasty makes some good strings with good serving/technique.

gibblet

hehehehe, i think its too late to help me len, but i appreciate it.
hey, i'm going to do some work tomorrow nightw/ proving or disproving the floating yoke on a split limb bow. i don't think they float anymore. i'm gonna take some pics - and then move on to short and long ata solid limb bows in the near future. i'm going to use the tool you designed and take some pics. may ruffle a few feathers there too - may prove myself wrong.

Len in Maryland

John:

If you have the right lasers there are a lot of things you can do with that tool.

I've found some interesting things concerning the floating yoke system and split harnesses in general. After you've done your analysis we might want to share some notes.

I justdesigned a special vise that will hit the market soon. If you like the other tool, you'll love this one.

I've seen a lot of different techniques for tying on string loops. Many forget the true function of the loop and try to make it too difficult/elaborate. Just as in soldering/welding, more is not always better.