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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: LookMomNoSights on July 24, 2013, 10:54:00 AM
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Do tie your nock points in place or do you use a brass crimp on nock point?
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I use both, brass when lazy.
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I also use both but lean to the brass crimpons. I could never see the need for change.
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I tie my on.
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I use a brass nock on top, and a tie-on for the bottom.
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No luck keeping a tied on knocks in place. Use the smallest brass ones.
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I use brass for tuning and getting things set up because they are easy to loosen and move around. And usually don't find a reason to change.
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I have used both but prefer the tie on nocks. I shoot 3 under so I very seldom have a problem with them moving much. If you tie them right they will (serve) you well. :)
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I have always tied mine on. Don't like the brass ones at all. When I get a bow that has a brass one, the first thing I do is take it off and tie one on. After all these years I know where to put it without testing and just tie it on and go shoot
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I like to use a brass nock when tuning but once I have my nock point set I always go to a tied on nock.
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I followed Ryan's instructions for tying an adjustable nock. I practiced a couple times with some paracord and then used some 0.021 serving material. I used to use waxed floss, but could never get it to stay on... have had zero problems using Ryan's method.
Check it:
Adjustable Nock (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8EghWvyUcA)
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I've been tying on my nocks since I started shooting traditional about 20 years ago.Just looks more traditional and no chance of the nock scratching my bow and no tools needed.I tie on two nocks.
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All I use is brass nock points. I invested in a very good pair of nock pliers, years ago. I put my nock point where I want it & lightly crimp it on. Then I double check it with a bow square, and give it a final squeeze.
The pliers do bugger up the nock point some. To fix this, I take 2 small pieces of masking tape wrap them around the serving, above & below the nock point. Then, I use an emery board to lightly sand the rough edges off of the nock point. Once I'm done, It never moves (unless I want it to) and it stays in place for the life of the string. (usualy several years)
Just one old woodchucker's thoughts.....
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I tie on. Brass is ugly :)
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Tie :thumbsup: :archer:
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Tie 2 one above & one below :thumbsup: :archer:
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Originally posted by Bldtrailer:
Tie 2 one above & one below :thumbsup: :archer:
X2
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I do not use the brass nock at all because for some reason it really makes my finger nail so sore that i can not shoot for a few days. i do shoot split finger
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brass on top, tie on bottom.
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Brass works for just fine for me. :thumbsup:
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Tie ons, they are easier on the inside of my index finger!
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Tied on serving nock can't mess up center serving, and is lighter.
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After trying the Rick ****** nail not I will never put on a brass nock again
:wavey:
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I always used brass until about 10 years ago....now I would never use a brass nock. I tie them on (usually) with UNWAXED dental floss, adding bowstring wax as I go. When it is all done I heat it slightly with a lighter. I end up with a hard, smooth bump.
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I hate brass nock points! The tied on nock points are so easy to adjust.
Bisch
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I'll tell you how Much I dislike them In starting my tie on nock. When I was removing the Brass Nock I darn near ruined my serving. Never again, plus I know of issues, with crimping the nock too tight and wearing down the string at that point, since it is like a Fulcrum
The not is called a Nail Knot I believe is the Video I watched regarding the nock. Key is to use a Larger diameter serving, I had some great members send me some .30 Halo and it works like a charm.
I got it perfect on my first try... That says something...
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Two served on. Softer than brass when it hits my finger, lip, nose,...
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x2 on Ryans tie on vidio. They work great and are adjustable.
Denny
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tie on all the way
i use fastflite string material with a drop of CA glue on it. never fails and its gentle on the glove and the nocks
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I use a brass nock to tune my bow and when I get good arrow flight I wrap my nocks on with dental floss/waxed. metal makes it easy to move the nocking point up or down.
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Tie on only. I use a few different methods but for adjustable I use the nail knot or over under method.
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I used painters tape to tune my bow then a tie on after I had it where I liked it. I use two one above and on bellow. Works great and easy to install.
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Originally posted by kat:
Originally posted by Bldtrailer:
[qb] Tie 2 one above & one below :thumbsup: :archer: [/b]
X3
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I have used both. I find I like the adjustability of tie ons better.
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The brass always tore my shooting glove
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Brass top, tie-on lower.
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Don't know how to tie one on that won't slip.
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Check out Ryan's over the rainbow under the rainbow video, not sure what he calls the knot, but very easy to learn.
It won't move them coat them with super glue.
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Originally posted by Sam McMichael:
Don't know how to tie one on that won't slip.
Pretty simple I use .26 Dacron a length nearly one foot. You then wax it down really well. Then use a series of over hand knots. Pull each knot as tight as you can get it and alternate the side. Essentially tie the first knot face the bow and cinch it very tight then tie the next one facing away from the bow and repeat. Do this until you have it the right size you want then finish it with a double over hand knot. Cut the ends and melt them down with a lighter. Then take your lighter and lightly pass it over the whole knock point. The trick is to tie them very tightly.