Swamphunter Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 May not seem like a big deal, but first time I ever tried it. Years ago I used to tune my PSE Fireflight with those old "springy" rests and overdraws, and then switched to the TM Hunter when they came about. Since then I have had Pro Shops do my work as family takes from the time I have that I can spend on my bow. Now both kids are in school, and the wife is working I have a bit more time and am getting back into my own bow work. I did notice one thing... when putting the string loop on, it was tough to get it tight enough to prevent it from starting to pull through when the weight of the draw was added. I looked at my old PSE that the proshop guy had done, and he had a knot in each end which I added and it prevented this from happening. I removed my metal nock and put the loop into position and shot some arrows to set the loop in tight! I know...a small accomplishment, but I am tickled.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! Congrats, Swampy! One more step towards total independence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! Cool,,, it's definately a feat. Tieing a D-Loop can be trickey for sure.... Check this little tool out Ken, for getting and keeping those D-Loops nice and tight... http://cabelas.com/information/Archery/ViperArcheryD-LoopPlierKit.html Just a little something more for future refference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! [ QUOTE ] I did notice one thing... when putting the string loop on, it was tough to get it tight enough to prevent it from starting to pull through when the weight of the draw was added. [/ QUOTE ] I have always took a lighter and melted the ends to mushroom them out. This will prevent it from pulling through the knot also. Good job, by the way. I really enjoy doing my own bow work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstringking Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! thats awesome swampy im slowly getting into doing my own work but i dont really have the time or the space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! As far as getting the loop knots to tighten up, I grap ahold of the string with the loop between my fingers and hook my release to the loop. Pull with everything ya got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! [ QUOTE ] As far as getting the loop knots to tighten up, I grap ahold of the string with the loop between my fingers and hook my release to the loop. Pull with everything ya got. [/ QUOTE ] LOL... and say HEELLLOOOOO racoon eye's .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted January 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] As far as getting the loop knots to tighten up, I grap ahold of the string with the loop between my fingers and hook my release to the loop. Pull with everything ya got. [/ QUOTE ] LOL... and say HEELLLOOOOO racoon eye's .. [/ QUOTE ] I actually thought I had got it tight by this method once and when I puled the tring back no further than about an inch, it almost let go...slid right to the end of the loop. Then I added the knot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] As far as getting the loop knots to tighten up, I grap ahold of the string with the loop between my fingers and hook my release to the loop. Pull with everything ya got. [/ QUOTE ] LOL... and say HEELLLOOOOO racoon eye's .. [/ QUOTE ] I do this before the bow is ever drawn back, while its still in the bow vise. Never had a problem. Now I did have a problem one time when I was trying to lighten up my trigger pull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted January 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] As far as getting the loop knots to tighten up, I grap ahold of the string with the loop between my fingers and hook my release to the loop. Pull with everything ya got. [/ QUOTE ] LOL... and say HEELLLOOOOO racoon eye's .. [/ QUOTE ] I do this before the bow is ever drawn back, while its still in the bow vise. Never had a problem. Now I did have a problem one time when I was trying to lighten up my trigger pull. [/ QUOTE ] I don't have a bow vise yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! Don't pull on the pliers. Stick them thru the loop with the jaws closed and open the handles to spread the jaws. This will tighten a loop very tight with not much effort and it's safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! [ QUOTE ] Don't pull on the pliers. Stick them thru the loop with the jaws closed and open the handles to spread the jaws. This will tighten a loop very tight with not much effort and it's safe [/ QUOTE ] That is a good tip. Never thought of that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted January 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! [ QUOTE ] Don't pull on the pliers. Stick them thru the loop with the jaws closed and open the handles to spread the jaws. This will tighten a loop very tight with not much effort and it's safe [/ QUOTE ] This is how I did it...not pulling on it but spreading the jaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! In my opinion a good melt ball at the ends of the loop is crucial. I'll actually fray the ends up before applying flame to make the ball at least 50% bigger than the string diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! [ QUOTE ] In my opinion a good melt ball at the ends of the loop is crucial. I'll actually fray the ends up before applying flame to make the ball at least 50% bigger than the string diameter. [/ QUOTE ] Right on the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted January 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] In my opinion a good melt ball at the ends of the loop is crucial. I'll actually fray the ends up before applying flame to make the ball at least 50% bigger than the string diameter. [/ QUOTE ] Right on the money! [/ QUOTE ] Got the melt ball also. Mostly to prevent fraying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I did notice one thing... when putting the string loop on, it was tough to get it tight enough to prevent it from starting to pull through when the weight of the draw was added. [/ QUOTE ] I have always took a lighter and melted the ends to mushroom them out. This will prevent it from pulling through the knot also. Good job, by the way. I really enjoy doing my own bow work. [/ QUOTE ] I dont have much options about getting work done, and I dont always have the time to run down to Cabela's either. Last year I almost bought a pair of Viper D-Loop Pliers, but due to a defect, I didnt. Now I find out that Viper came out with a new set! I plan on buying a pair of these anyways. I used a pair of needle nose pliers to get my current loop on. But I feel I can get more pressure with these. I like a small loop, just enough space to get my release on. With the needle nose, the loop was always too big. But I also melt the ends down to help keep the knots from pulling apart! A piece that is about 4 1/8" Works great for the small loop that I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! If you've been shooten after it was installed and haven't smacked yourself in the mouth, you are probably good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! [ QUOTE ] If you've been shooten after it was installed and haven't smacked yourself in the mouth, you are probably good to go! [/ QUOTE ] I had a few choice words with the pro shop that installed my D-loop last year. After about 10 shots pull back.............WHAM....right in the kisser. Got a good cut from the release. The young kid forgot to mushroom the end. Needless to say I check it before leaving from now on. Actually I have done it myself the last 2 times with those good instructions posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! Congrats!! Ive never tied my own would be nice to be able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Re: Tied my first string loop! String loops I use already are mushroomed at the end. Use the pse camo loops, they are pretty simple to tie really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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