The knack for removing centre serving??

[SimonW]

It's very simple.

Two bits of advice (one already given but it's worth saying again):

1) cut the first strand on the serving (either end will do) *VERY* carefully. If you rush this then you risk cutting into one of the string strands and ruining the string.

2) unwinding is easy. If you tease the center serving by running your fingers against it in the oposite direction to the one it was wound on, you'll find it loosens naturally. I then cut into the serving about an inch or two in and then pull slowly while teasing and it will just come off. Repeat 5 or 6 times and the serving is off. You can do this in a couple of minutes tops (unless the serving was either glued on or the string material was very waxy.

Simon

[King Custard]

all wisdom of the sages ....
but go for bieter nock points and bieter nocks ( both in the same size) and you'll never go back.


once you have the handg of serving them in.

[Meddler]

I use a 10a scalpel blade...

If you introduce it between the strands on the string (gently), with the point end down the way, and carefully cut through the serving, it comes undone, no problem. You just have to be very careful...

Oh and all parts of the body behind the cutting edge, as my Dad use to say.

[MikeJ]

Take a cup of hot water, dip nock into water, place on serving and squeeze gently. Allow to cool and check fit, repeat as required. Works for too tight or too loose nocks.

[Watch_Man]

Buy a watchmakers tool for removing pins.

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it is excellent for getting under the centre serving.

[tel]

or one of THESE jobbies!

[sambow]

I use a scalpal. I wouldn't be brave enough to insert between strings though (mind you I use compound so its a bit different when the string is in tension).

With the string in tension I place the flat of the blade against the string and carefully saw at the end of the serving (making sure the blade is always parallel with the string) then keep working at it with my thumb until it breaks.