Wrapping Serving on String

forrest-hunter · Post by **forrest-hunter** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:29 am

What is the best way to stretch string to add servcing. Do I need to take stock off?

Cossack · Post by **Cossack** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:00 am

Leave it on the bow, take front of bow off stock, put in (padded) vise.

Make a (strong) string stretching jig. Requires removal of string from bow.

forrest-hunter · Post by **forrest-hunter** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 12:12 pm

Thanks-Thats what I thought.

Horizontal Hunter · Post by **Horizontal Hunter** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 12:43 pm

I built a string jig out of a 2x4 that works great for re-serving my string. I also use it to pre-stretch new strings before putting one on the bow.

Here is a link to an excellent "how to" thread that Boo wrote on re-serving your string:
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx ... 25&mpage=1

Bob

bluemoon · Post by **bluemoon** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:20 pm

I just reserved one earlier this week. Used two ratchet straps wrapped around ideally spaced tree trunks, hooking to the end loops & ratcheting until tight enough to squeeze out some of the wax in the string. Not the most convenint of setups, but it'll certainly get that string stretched & tight.

Strikenmike · Post by **Strikenmike** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:04 pm

When re-serving, should the serving be wrapped in the same direction as the string twist or the opposite? For center serving, should the longer serving be waxed, cleaned, or what, before applying the short section of serving that contacts the trigger mechanism?

Thanks.

ComfyBear · Post by **ComfyBear** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:20 pm

Strikenmike wrote:When re-serving, should the serving be wrapped in the same direction as the string twist or the opposite? For center serving, should the longer serving be waxed, cleaned, or what, before applying the short section of serving that contacts the trigger mechanism?

Thanks.

The string should be waxed before the serving is applied and the serving should be wrapped in the same direction as string twist, otherwise it will get loose when the string is twisted to shorten it.

Horizontal Hunter · Post by **Horizontal Hunter** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:22 pm

I always reserve in the same direction as the original serving so I never really paid attention to that. I am sure that Boo will see this thread and comment. I am not sure what you mean by longer and shorter sections of serving so I can't offer any help there.

Bob

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 7:59 pm

Bob. I think the reference was to the serving at the loops of an endless loop string so treat it like Comfy says, serve in the same direction as the center serving.

michiganman · Post by **michiganman** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:32 pm

i also built a string jig,that boo mentioned before.its great to use,and practice on. if you need a pic of mine ,pm me,JIM

agingcrossbower · Post by **agingcrossbower** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:54 pm

michiganman wrote:i also built a string jig,that boo mentioned before.its great to use,and practice on. if you need a pic of mine ,pm me,JIM

Could you pm me a pic of that jig. Thank you in advance. Mike

dick195252 · Post by **dick195252** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:50 am

michiganman I would like a picture allso if i could Thank You

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 8:25 am

Here's a really easy one for you.
http://huntingnet.com/forum/crossbows/1 ... g-jig.html

michiganman · Post by **michiganman** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 2:24 pm

yep thats the one i built.the one with square tubing.works great,can set it on a card table,and hang it up over head in basement for storage.the other half is getting right serving tool,thread .but its a blast to just work on your own string,JIM

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