A Handy Nock-Layout Tool

[Eric Krewson]

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.

[Pat B]

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. 

[armymedic.2]

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.