Author Topic: Are all serving tools the same? (Read 2505 times)

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......

Bevan R. · « **Reply #1 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.

osage outlaw · « **Reply #2 on:** January 18, 2011, 07:29:15 am »

Thats the one that I use.

Auggie · « **Reply #3 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.

Eric Krewson · « **Reply #4 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.

Pat B · « **Reply #5 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.

longhunter1 · « **Reply #6 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.......

Pappy · « **Reply #7 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

oneeye · « **Reply #8 on:** January 19, 2011, 11:08:56 am »

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

Pappy · « **Reply #9 on:** January 19, 2011, 11:33:33 am »

Mine also.

Pappy

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