tying adjustable string nock "how to"

[Ryan Sanpei]

Hey guys,
After trying this adjustable string nock for about a year, I finally decided to do a "how to".  I hope this works.
I try to tie my string nocks with the same size serving or bigger serving.  For example, I have .030 halo for my center serving, and my tie on nocks are .030 halo.
All I have to do to adjust the nock is to simply twist up or down to the desired position.  I never had one slip or come off yet.  It took me about a year to figure out how to tie this "self locking knot"  I don't think it's a real knot, but I'm not sure.
Here is the finished pic.
 

[Ryan Sanpei]

Step 1

Cut a peice of serving, preferable the same size or bigger.  Then make a "rainbow" above the center serving.
 

[Ryan Sanpei]

Step 2

Start on either end of the rainbow.  I will start on the right side of the picture.  I will take the loose end and wrap under the string and over the "rainbow".
 

[Chris Surtees]

Do not know if you are aware but there is already one in the how to section of the site.

CS

[Ryan Sanpei]

Step 3

Then I will take the loose end and go under the string, and this time under the "rainbow".
 

[Ryan Sanpei]

Step 4

Now it's time to work on the other end.  I will repeat the steps, but this time I will start from the left side and the loose end will go under the string and over the "rainbow" in the opposite direction.

 

[Ryan Sanpei]

Step 5

Take the loose end from the left side and go under the string and under the rainbow.

 

[Danny Rowan]

Keep going, this looks interesting. Don't leave us hanging. This is different than the one in the How To Section.

Danny

[Ryan Sanpei]

Step 6

Now take the two loose ends and tie an overhand knot, so that the knot remains directly under the "rainbow.

 

[Ryan Sanpei]

Step 7

Pull the loose ends slowly and make sure that the opposite side of the knot looks like the serving is "lined up" and even.

 

[Chris Surtees]

Thanks for keeping it doing. Looks pretty cool  

[Ryan Sanpei]

Step 8
This part is a little tricky and you need to get the "feel" for it.  You have to make sure the knot " settles" corretly.  Too tight and you dig into the serving, too loose and the nock slides up and down.  Thats why I like to use the same size serving or bigger.  I actually apply a lot of pressure to my knots.  I trim one side and burn at a time, to insure that the knot doesnt slip.
 

[Ryan Sanpei]

Step 9

burn ends all the way to the knot to ensure that the knot doesnt slip.
Finished product.
 

[pdk25]

Thank you.  I've been wanting to try this, but was to inept without help.

[Ryan Sanpei]

So far I've hunted with the same set for one year without any failures, and it's just as adjustable as day 1.  I like having my nocks adustable for a couple reasons.  When my string creeps and my nocking point is 1/32" off it bothers me! LOL!  Because I shoot 3 under, I like being able to adjust the bottom nock to the size of arrow nock that I use.  It seems that if the nocks are too tight, it causes flight problems for me.  I also like being able to set my tab right under the bottom string nock.

I just wanted to share.  It works for me, but it may not work for all.  Feel free to ask questions!

Ryan

[Tom Anderson]

Thanks for posting.

[A.S.]

Thanks, it's a little different than I've been doing. I'll give it a try!

[StickBowManMI]

Thanks Ryan. I have wanted to try an adjustable nocing point and now I have an idea how to do it! Thanks again.

Tom

[Billy]

That is different than the one I use.(from how to)
Pretty cool to see the same needs answered in other ways.
Thanks.

[Jaeger]

That's exactly what I need. Thank  you for posting that.