Grass custom bow strings has video of tie on nock point, best I’ve ever used . https://www.facebook.com/share/v/XdvF6YaQxwyTWe9t/? mibextid=WC7FNe

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I like a nail knot with a piece of bright contrasting color bow string. >>>-----> Ken

I'm not sure what this knot is but my favorite for adjustable nocking point.

I just use red serving with overhand knots. I go up about 8-10 knots and then back down. I do the same under the knock point but with only 3-4 knots.

I just use red serving with overhand knots. I go up about 8-10 knots and then back down. I do the same under the knock point but with only 3-4 knots.

Years ago Ron LaClair showed me how he tied on a nicking point..he used waxed dental floss with an overhand knot..two .. Then carefully melted them to the string using a match..not a lighter. Non movable though. Codjigger

Watch Rick Barbees video he did about 5-7 years ago on here that he shared . It’s a very very simple method and I show everyone I know how easy it is . Not sure of the knot style it’s called but if done correctly and not over tightened it’s adjustable for fine tuning. Maybe Rick will see this and re post it . Just make certain you use a serving thread that is either the same or bigger than what you have served on the string . Keefers

I use the knot from the video on the Bob Lee website. It's simple and works really well.

Nail knot with nock thread..takes 90 seconds and is fully adjustable, unlike overhand knots.

Rhino several over hand

+1 Rick Barbee's knot.

Nail knot.

I use a 1/8” x 1” 1/2” piece of masking tape. Lasts forever and very easy to adjust.

Overhand knots are easy and they are adjustable if you tie them with the right tension. I find they stay put better than a nail knot, are easier and quicker to tie, and are still easily adjustable.

I do too RiverRat

If you know where the nock set should be placed, WHY would you want it to be adjustable???? I sure don't.

Bob

NEXCARE waterproof tape, stretchy, sticky, dang near permanent. Don't hate me.

LOL my friends laugh at me because i use tape too! Black electrical tape. Like arowwmakr said why do you want it to move once its set??

I can see wanting an adjustable nock point while setting up a new bow/arrow combination. Also, a string can stretch and cause the nock point to need adjusting.

But, once I know where I want a nock point, I use the old brass nock point indicator. If a string stretches, it is simple to adjust. Usually I never need to adjust.

I use masking tape setting up and once I've determined where I want it use waxed dental floss.

Steve

I had a brass nock point come off a string on release one time. I had a fat bloody lip for a few days. I don't like them now.

Brass string nock cut my cheek twice- done with them!

I use Dacron fishing line, the kind often used for fly reel backing. Then just tie a bobber stop knot. If done correctly it is an adjustable nock that last for years and stays put.

I’ve heard of people having trouble with brass nock indicators. However, I a started using them in my youth without any problems. In fact, a few decades of shooting by my Wife and our now adult children never resulted in any problems. We shoot nearly every day. I will say that I made all the strings and installed the brass indicators personally. Perhaps the fact that we all shoot split finger and draw our index finger to the corner of our mouth plays a role. Yet, we’ve never had one move or cut anything. I do make sure to use the proper size and always check for any small rough spots on the brass that might occur from crimping.

Still, it’s good there are options.

Dan Quillian had a simple nock he made as a temporary one out of dental floss. He showed to tie it in one of his videos.. I like the one shown on a video by Ryan Sanpei.

Anyone other than me tried the one above? I used the overhand one for years, no comparison IMO.

I tie them tight, so they are not adjustable. Mono on mono, slick and waterproof.

I know where I want the nock set to be--- today. Why do I want it to be adjustable? So I can adjust it--- I might want to shoot a larger diameter arrow that would require a higher nocking point, I might want to shoot a micro diameter arrow that could use a lower nocking point. I might want to switch from split finger to 3 under which for me requires a higher nocking point, etc, etc. With an adjustable nocking point I have the ability to fine tune without cutting off and retying. I tie mine on so they only move when I want them to. Thanks for sharing the video Jack.

Jack Whitmrie Jr wrote: {{{"Anyone other than me tried the one above? I used the overhand one for years, no comparison IMO."}}}

Jack,

I've been tying my adjustable nocksets forever, it seems. I tried your suggestion; the red one on the right. I think I put one too many wraps on, but non-the-less, I liked it. It screws up/down the string easily yet won't move up/down with a lot of pressure.

What I liked most about it is, you make a single burn in the center rather than two, one on each end.

Thanks for posting. This old dog may have learned a new trick.

:^)

To each their own.

There is no wrong way as long as what you are doing works for you.

I personally like the uniformity of the nail knots.

I like adjustable nock sets for tuning, so I don't have to cut, or peel them off then redo/rebuild them at a different spot.

Just twist/turn, and done when I find the right spot.

Never moves, unless I want it to.

Rick

Im too old for new tricks. I still use the old brass nock.

What ever happened to the shrink wrapped nock points?the only problem with them is they were permanet,could'nt be adjusted.

I never liked the brass crimp on nock points. I always just tie mine on using dental floss and since I know where I want it, I never worried about adjusting it.

1Buckurout I learn something new everyday if you just don't paint yourself in a corner like some people do.

TTT Strings has a video of this knot and I have tied these and they worked well. Lately I’ve been tying a nail knot like Rick Barbee and the guy working at Big Jim’s booth at Compton last year do. Bob Lee has a video of a good knot too.

For those of you tying on adjustable nocks, do you typically try to use the same size/diameter thread as you used for the serving ?

Preferably larger. Not smaller.

I have been using Rick Barbee's method. A nail knot (I use a piece of a coctail stir stick) with six wraps facing the bow belly. One ~ 3/8' above square and one tight to the bottom of the nock. The serving is Brownell #4 Nylon which is 0.021" in diameter. The Nock points are tied with #5 Nylon flourescent thread which is 0.031" in diameter. The serving and the nocking point thread are wrapped in the same direction and the nocking point thread is tightly wrapped to the point that it can barely be adjusted. The tag ends are melted with a match (easiest to control for me) and rubbed into the nocking point threads facing me. This makes for very visible, adjustable nocking points that are easy to tie and stay put. Thank you, Rick.

I have been using Rick Barbee's method. A nail knot (I use a piece of a coctail stir stick) with six wraps facing the bow belly. One ~ 3/8' above square and one tight to the bottom of the nock. The serving is Brownell #4 Nylon which is 0.021" in diameter. The Nock points are tied with #5 Nylon flourescent thread which is 0.031" in diameter. The serving and the nocking point thread are wrapped in the same direction and the nocking point thread is tightly wrapped to the point that it can barely be adjusted. The tag ends are melted with a match (easiest to control for me) and rubbed into the nocking point threads facing me. This makes for very visible, adjustable nocking points that are easy to tie and stay put. Thank you, Rick.

sorry for the double post. The #5 Nylon thread ia made by Omega.

I use overhand knot been tying nocking points on for over 25 years used dental floss,FF and now BCY Nock tying thread.

I have always used the Brass String Nock. I have always gotten at least one recycle out of them. Taking them off and putting them on a new string. I file the sharp edges and corners smooth once crimped in place. I can see the advantage of an adjustable String Nock, tie it on close to where you want it (unless you get it exactly where you want it), the, adjust it to where you do want it to be. DANNY

I have recently used teflon tape for nocking points. Larger than dental floss when rolled up and for me and my vision problem much easlier to see.

Simple whipping knots using serving string. Cut, and melt the ends. I don’t want my nock point moving. Whipping knots are as basic as it gets.

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