Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Aaron H on February 13, 2014, 07:42:00 am
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Does anyone have any better ideas for nocking points besides the 'modern' brass ones available in the stores? I am looking to keep my bow as primitive as I can within reason.
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Nock your arrow where you want it, then with the arrow on the string, tie a colored thread above and below the nock on the string. Easy as that!
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I use thread or dental floss to tie my nocking point on. :)
Pappy
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I was thinking about something more like a physical stopping point like the brass nocking points, rather than a reference mark that thread were to give you. I'm thinking maybe a scrap of leather lace, or something of the sort. Just wondering what everyone else around here were using.
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Falcon, you wrap the thread or dental floss until it builds up a bit making a physical stopping point. I think this is what Pappy was suggesting.
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Yea sorry, I thought of that right after I posted that last reply. Thank you though
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Yep what Pat said. ;) :)
Pappy
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Unwaxed dental floss for me.
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I never used those brass nocks. I use string coated with Duco. Until I am sure of the nock point I use some 3/8 in windings of duct tape.
Jawge
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the last bow i did i used imitation sinew...basically waxed linen...i put the maim nock point under..wrapped a bit up under the arrow nock and then wrapped a wee bit more above the arrow nock.shot it a bit ...just the nocking of the arrow pushed the waxed linen toward the knockpoints and built them both up...shot for weeks like that..then realized i was wearing my string out...so i wrapped more of the waxed linen as the serving string...seems to be wrking fine...and looks more like it could have been done back in the day...will post a pic in a bit..lol
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Another vote for unwaxed floss. I'm so cheap I use "used" floss. Clean my teeth, hang it on the towel bar to dry, then wrap it on like serving above and below the arrow. Also wrap feathers and self nocks on arrows the same way. ::)
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as promised..probably explains it better...lol
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Thanks 4dog, that seems like it would work just fine
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no prob...hope it works out for ya.
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I'm glad I'm not the only one to re-use my floss! It makes a good wind indicator too if you shred up the end and tie it to your bowstring.
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I have used all the methods you guys mentioned and liked them all. But, the first time it came unraveled in the field I switched back to brass on hunting bows. I want ALL the blame on me when I screw up a shot, not my equipment. That's not to say you couldnt use dental floss wraps for 20 years with no issues.
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My favourite method:
Make two short sevings (6-8 mm) on the servings approx where you want your nocking point,use a nail knot to finish but leave the tags a bit long.
Tighten the servings moderately so you still can twist them but not slide them on the main serving,that way you can twist them up or down like on a threading to fine tune them.
when you are happy, tighten hard cut and burn the tags and add a drop of superglue
that will outlive the string itself and look good while adding minimal weight
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I think using a nail knot is the trick to make it stay in place.
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Another vote for unwaxed floss. I'm so cheap I use "used" floss. Clean my teeth, hang it on the towel bar to dry, then wrap it on like serving above and below the arrow. Also wrap feathers and self nocks on arrows the same way. ::)
Waste not want not...avoid tooth rot!
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My favourite method:
Make two short sevings (6-8 mm) on the servings approx where you want your nocking point,use a nail knot to finish but leave the tags a bit long.
Tighten the servings moderately so you still can twist them but not slide them on the main serving,that way you can twist them up or down like on a threading to fine tune them.
when you are happy, tighten hard cut and burn the tags and add a drop of superglue
that will outlive the string itself and look good while adding minimal weight
Sounds similar to the method I just switched too. Using some .030 braided serving. it makes a great nocking point. Secure and light, but also adjustable, until you drop that dab of glue on there. Do a search on youtube for "tying adjustable nocking point". The video is by manoproductions and it is very well done. I had to watch it several times while tying the knot.
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I have used unwaxed dental floss, shot it a bit then added a little glue to it making it permanent. I have also wrapped a heavy string Serving from thick linen. As you shoot it the arrow nock will compress the linen and makes it obvious where the arrow goes. I also like shooting a primitive bow with no nock area marked. Put the arrow on the string and eyeball the positions. You can get it shooting pretty good without any nock tied or otherwise on the serving.
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(http://i.imgur.com/gHFlbHp.jpg)
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I've used a second layer of serving in a different color to ID the nock point. It's just thick enough to 'feel' the difference in the dark and in day light the color contrast makes it obvious.
OneBow