Reserving question...has this one been asked?

tworr · Post by **tworr** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:00 pm

I have an Equinox and the serving on my my string is starting to separate (move apart) so I've been reading through old post about reserving and saw this link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT5dmmTbeo0

I was wondering if there was any reason why the limbs and riser could not be removed from the rail and then reserved like in the video.

I have no problem in building my own jig, I was just curious.

Thanks,

Tworr

Rage_A_Holic · Post by **Rage_A_Holic** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:05 pm

Lots of users do that.

Go for it.

Rage_A_Holic · Post by **Rage_A_Holic** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:09 pm

Read this thread, particularly the 2nd page.

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:18 pm

I've watched that video before. That method may work well on a string for a traditional longbow (or recurve) where the serving (on a much longer string) is held by fingers for a release, but I doubt if it would work for a compound or a crossbow where the string is held by a release or claws. The angle is much more acute, and the tension is applied to a very small area on those strings.
For a crossbow string you need a good bit of tension when wrapping the serving, and that tool doesn't look like it would apply much tension.
My favorite serving tool for applying a lot of tension is the Cajun.

My #2 choice is this style.

Horizontal Hunter · Post by **Horizontal Hunter** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:39 pm

I use Wabi's 2nd choice for reserving my strings and it works fine for me. The best tutorial I have read for reserving is the one Boo (DNK) posted on the hunting net forum. Here is the link:

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx ... 25&mpage=1

I have never tried to reserve the string while on the limbs. I just put a jig together from some hardware and a 2x4 based on what I saw in the link Rage referred to.

When I reserve my strings I untwist them about 6 times then I reserve them. When you put the string on the bow and put those twists back in to set the brace height they further tighten the serving against itself.

Bob

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:32 pm

Here's two good jigs that work well. Aside from using good serving material like Halo a jig is the most important part of serving longevity.
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx ... 03&mpage=1
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx ... g&#1962960

tworr · Post by **tworr** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:27 pm

Thank you everyone for all of the great information.

I had picked up a CAVALIER Pro String Server and was just wanting to figure out what serving to order and what to do about a jig.

For a jig, I was thinking along the lines of making a jig like the one with the 2x4's but maybe trying to use threaded bar instead.

I saw that clip and wondered if it could be done off the rail and still have enough tension to produce good serving. That serving tool in the video sure looked flimsy!

I believe I will give it a try off the rail and see what happens, but it looks like a simple jig wouldn't be too hard to make.

Thank you again,

Todd O.

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:47 pm

I have 7 Cavalier Pros and one Beiter. The Beiter only gets used when light tension is needed. Danny Miller uses a Cavalier as well. This thread is about the longevity of .030" Halo. http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... =halo+test
My 2X4 jig design is strong enough to easily snap a bow string. I suggest you start there.

Edit:I have two more types one like in the video that sucks and the other two are like the ones Wabi likes, the Cajun. The Cajun is what I used to use. It has great tension control but I prefer the larger foot print that the Cavalier gives.

Crockett&boon · Post by **Crockett&boon** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:15 pm

great info guys any links where to buy the products to do it with?

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:35 pm

Lancaster Archery http://www.lancasterarchery.com/shop/index.php
If they don't have .030" Halo they will order it for you.