Beiter Nock Point help

[Rhys]

Ok I've been having a bit of trouble getting the nock point to connect around the string, this is my best effort so far:

Nock Point

How can i get it on nice and tight as I serve it on? Maybe i just need to get another person to help hold down tight whilst i tie.

(I've already read the beiter guide so no need for the link )

It does fit in the nocks and rotate ok, and they seem to shoot alright, but i'm worries the asymetry could cause problems, or it could come undone somehow

[tel]

I've had a few problems with these - not least because there seems to be a lack of knowledge as far as the suppliers go regarding sizes. I prefer the threaded type to the 'cotton-reel' because I seem to have less hassle with them. Two methods I've used with some success to hold it whilst at least one side is served: tie (nocking point fashion) a bit of spare serving around the middle (just realised a small cable tie could be excellent for this - have to give it a go!), or alternatively use a mini spring clamp. The latter is fine as long as it doesn't keep springing off as you serve.
As far as problems later as a result of the asymetry main one seems to be splitting at the shoulder allowing one side to open up.

[Rhys]

Ah, the cable tie idea is clever!
As long as i can make sure i cut the right piece of cheap plastic to get it off!

[tel]

Just checked - the poundshop tubs of multi-coloured ones are just the right size!

[Murray]

Point #1 - if you can't get it to close and stay closed, it's probably too tight. Consider a larger nock point or fewer strands. Your nock point the way you have it will do you no favours.

Point #2 - keeping it closed while serving - I just put a spare nock on it, problem solved.

Point #3 - stopping it moving while you serve it - not easy, but I've has some success taping one end with masking tape while I serve the other.

[Rhys]

So a size 2 one will probably fit better on the string?

I'll try another go later using something to hold it tight, if it doesn't I'll get a larger one. As it happens i have a spare set of size 2 nocks for my navs, but I'd need to re-order for my platinums.

And cheers for the help!

[martin]

I've had this problem in the past.

A newly made string will that hasn't seen any centre serving will be too thick to take a beiter nock point comfortably. What I do is tightly serve over the area that you will position the nocking point, lock it off and leave it for a couple of hours or even over night. Remove the serving and the string strands will be tightly bound together enabling a comfy fit of the Nock point.


Hope this helps.

Martin

[Rhys]

Well there was absolutely no way a size 1 was going to fit on my string, but i've managed to get a size 2 on nice and tidely now, so cheers for all your advice!