Brass nock alternative

[Fleatrap1]

What are some other options to replace brass nocks on bowstrings? I have heard of floss.  Also good/bad points to using brass nocks or alternatives?

[2treks]

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[Possum Head]

floss works great but artificial sinew is more durable. Hobby Lobby and some sponsors carry it. Use caution when replacing either as you can cut serving.

[JMG]

A friend just showed me that B-50 string material that is waxed. Tied in and then super glued. You also have various colors to choose from. Makes a world of difference!!! I will never return to brass nocks ever again!!

[JBridegroom22]

I like floss or a piece of bow string. I think that the brass nock wears on my glove a little. Just personal preference.
Josh

[woodchucker]

Personaly, I like the brass nocks!!! Once I put them on, They stay put.

However, I'm rather picky about putting them on & have developed my own little "system" over the years. To put them on right, you need 4 things. 1) The RIGHT size nock 2) A GOOD set of nock pliers 3) a GOOD bow square 4) Knowing EXACTLY where to put the nock!!!

Once I put a new string on & get it stretched & the brace hieght set, I get my bow square & find EXACTLY where I want to put my nock point. I slowly clamp it on, double & triple checking as I'm doing this, to make ABSOLUTELY sure it does not move. When it is crimped tightly, you will see that the nock pliers have burred & buggerd up the edges. Now, I take 2 pieces of masking tape,(I like the blue "painter's" tape) and wrap the serving on both sides of the nock. Then, I take a good single cut Basterd File,(actualy,my broadhead file) and slowly rolling the serving with my fingers, smooth off the rough edges. The results, are a nice clean, perfectly smooth nock, that will NEVER move!!!

Just one Old Woodchucker's opinion.....

[r-man]

Just wax some common thread, and wrap it tight, you will get less vibrations because there is less weight on the string.

[Easykeeper]

I use white BCY 3D for my tied in nock points, one over and one under the nock.

[AkDan]

I tie on with #4 nylon serving usually in red.  A spool will last a guy a loooong time lol.    Simply alternating overhand knots with a double at the bottom.  Leave the tags long get them melted and mash back into itself a drop so superglue locks it in once you find the sweet spot.

[BigTimber]

What timing.  I just tied a nail knot on a recurve with string serving.  It will never slip.

[fujimo]

S2 has a nice tutorial for knotting the nocks

[Hot Hap]

I'm w/Woodchucker-Hap

[Shakes.602]

Tie On Nock points are THE way to go my friend!

[JRY309]

I've been tying on my nocks since I started shooting traditional bows for around 20 years.It just looks more traditional to me and doesn't require any tools to tie them on.I just prefer to do them that way.

[alaninoz]

I prefer tie-ons - currently using FF - as I find that a brass nock indicator sometimes rips up my lip or nose.

[BowMIke]

Another vote for serving string tie-ons!

[happy1]

Here is a you tube video on how to tie the whip tie adjustable nocking point.  It is very easy to do.

 

[Roger Norris]

I have been tying on with floss for a long time. I mix a little glue in the early wraps, and then rub some melted wax in when finished. Very smooth, very durable.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

If a tie on nock is done correctly you can twist it one way or the other for fine tuning adjustments, and will stay put without glue.

I've used all kinds of material from bow string, to serving material, to dental floss. They all work fine, but some last longer than others do. The waxed string they use for sewing leather is excellent as long as you don't tie it too tight.

The brass nocs work fine, but i do not like the extra weight on the string, they can tear up a guys glove, and it's real easy to damage your serving removing them, or loosening them for adjustment...... 02 cents

[Dave Paradowski]

I use BCY nock point tying thread. Works very well.....Dave