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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: A Handy Nock-Layout Tool
« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2009, 10:38:52 am »
I like that idea, simple and precise.

Because I always use overlays on my bows I usually just cut a groove across the back for the long string. When I get to the short string I use the string as a guide to mark my side grooves. The little groove you see on the back of the nock is a stringing nock. I usually go to the short string about 20# over weight and can't string the bow without a stringer, too much poundage. I use the normal string nock on one end and my stringing nock on the other. The stringing nock is gone after I finish shaping the nock and don't need it any more.


Offline Pat B

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Re: A Handy Nock-Layout Tool
« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2009, 11:41:33 am »
If my groove if off a bunch because of limb character, etc, I usually do as Eric shows with the string in the groove. 
   It is probably good to use a stringer for the first couple of bracing to lessen the chance of over stressing the bow before it is ready. 
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Offline armymedic.2

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Re: A Handy Nock-Layout Tool
« Reply #17 on: January 23, 2009, 12:28:39 pm »
hhhmmm, that coujld have saved me some trouble on my last bow.  since i had already piked it i ended up with some knocks that were a little...wide i'll say :}  thanks for your idea.
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