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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: longhunter1 on January 17, 2011, 09:17:00 pm

Title: Are all serving tools the same?
Post by: longhunter1 on January 17, 2011, 09:17:00 pm

I'm Just getting into making my own bow strings and would like to know which serving tool is worth the mony or are they basically the same.
Is there a big difference in the serving string?

Any feedback is appriciated, Thanks......

Title: Re: Are all serving tools the same?
Post by: Bevan R. on January 17, 2011, 09:22:07 pm

I have several kinds and in my view, they are NOT the same. I perfer the kind in the picture attached. For me it gives better control on tension. As for serving, i use brownell twisted nylon.

Title: Re: Are all serving tools the same?
Post by: osage outlaw on January 18, 2011, 07:29:15 am

Thats the one that I use.

Title: Re: Are all serving tools the same?
Post by: Auggie on January 18, 2011, 07:39:59 am

The serve-tite  shown in bev's post is good,but would like to say that I just got another recently from 3rivers and it just has a regular wing nut on it and doesn't hold tension as well. A trip to the hardware store fixed it.

Title: Re: Are all serving tools the same?
Post by: Eric Krewson on January 18, 2011, 10:22:07 am

I have made about a zillon strings in the last 20 years, well, maybe only a half zillion. I prefer the server shown in the picture above.

Title: Re: Are all serving tools the same?
Post by: Pat B on January 18, 2011, 10:31:16 am

I use a "Little Spinner" srring server. I have bought cheap ones and was not satisfied. I also just used a fat rubber band around the serving thread spool and it worked OK.  Adjustable tension is the trick to a good server.

Title: Re: Are all serving tools the same?
Post by: longhunter1 on January 18, 2011, 08:48:35 pm

Thanks for your input.  Its nice to know that when you need info there's someone that can guide newbee's in the right direction.
I hate to buy something that doesn't work.
 My hard earned pay does not go as far as it used to.

Longhunter.......

Title: Re: Are all serving tools the same?
Post by: Pappy on January 19, 2011, 10:54:01 am

I also use one like is in the picture,have for over 30 years,they will last forever. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Are all serving tools the same?
Post by: oneeye on January 19, 2011, 11:08:56 am

The one I use is different than the picture, its black. ;D

Title: Re: Are all serving tools the same?
Post by: Pappy on January 19, 2011, 11:33:33 am

Mine also. ;) ;D ;D
   Pappy