Draw Loop knot suggetion?

[Bachflock]

I need to put on a ne draw string loop and am looking for suggetions of a good knot that won't slip. I followed the directions on the package of the old one and it lasted awhile but still pulled loose. Also - any other suggetions for a draw loop would be welcomed - material, maker, style, etc. Thanks...

[m gardner]

Get a quality loop or loop material like Circut. I tried some of the cheaper stuff and it won't work. It's about .080" in diameter. Cut it 4.75 to 5 inches long and melt(don't burn it) the ends into balls about 2 times the diameter of the loop material. You can slightly flatten the ends while it's still warm and flair it out if you want which will help. The abrupt edge will keep it from slipping for sure. Put some string wax on it tie the larks head knots in opposite directions so they pull against each other and tighten. Put some more wax on the knot and melt it in and it should stay in place unless you have a nylon serving. If so replace it with something less slippery.

mark

[LifeNRA]

http://www.bowhunting.net/artman/publish/ConradDLoop.shtml

http://www.keystonecountrystore.com/how-to-tie-a-string-loop.html

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2185934

[Bachflock]

Great info. I can tell you already that when I melted the ends on the first one I didn't make the ends big enough - meaning the balls of melted string that formed. Thanks for the articles also. Good stuff.

[tedicast]

Here is another pretty good tutorial on tying a loop....

[Bachflock]

GREAT visual! Thanks!

[Michiganbowhunter_SQ2]

Seen this on another site.(not sure if will show up)

Edited December 12, 2008 by Michiganbowhunter_SQ2

[okiedog]

If its installed right, they wont slip. Tedi had a good visual.

[Tony]

all are really good visuals of tying a d loop knot.

a word of caution, if your burning the last end of the d loop into a ball, dont hit your string.

the main thing, is once its tied, use pressure to set it and be carefull. there have been many that have tied on d loops and have been smacked themselves right in the mouth the first time they try to draw it.

using a pair of needlenose pliers to spread the loop against the string is good. i dont do that, i hook up my release and hold the string in one hand and pull with the release. i then do 10 to 15 small draws before i make an actual draw.

small draws are just drawing your bow 10 to 12 inches and keeping the release away from your face. when you finally think its tight enough, you should draw your bow, with and arrow in the bow, point the bow towards a target only 4 feet away and draw away from your face, then come to anchor. i do this 5 times, if it holds, it should be good forever.

Tony

[Leo]

You can make the melt balls a little bigger by licking the back of a spoon and pressing the spoon gently on the end of the melt ball while it's cooling. Don't press too hard or the ball will get cracks in it. Once you get the hang of it, it can make that end about 30% bigger than if you just "burned it".

[whttlbucksteve]

This wan't my question but I feel I can do it now,Thanks guys,I was needing one but didnt wont to do it tell after season I will do it now.

[Washi]

I don't know if any of the instructions posted tell this or not but I'll tell you one thing I think is probably most important for getting a good melted ball. When you fray the end use something like a scissors to poke the end and get it nice and big before you melt it.

[Bob LeBlanc]

I don't know if any of the instructions posted tell this or not but I'll tell you one thing I think is probably most important for getting a good melted ball. When you fray the end use something like a scissors to poke the end and get it nice and big before you melt it.

I was going to mention that too, Washi...

The more you can fray out the end to get to the individual fibre, the better the 'melt' will be.

Bob;)

[Rem308]

This may get some completely varying opinions, but I'm a BIG fan of the TRU Nok D Loop. My previous bow had a standard D Loop that was put on there when I first bought it...the Pro at the local Archery Shop put it on and it was fine. When it started wearing out, I gave the TRU Nok D Loop a try and haven't looked back. I just bought a new bow and have already began shooting with a new TRU Nok.

Again, I am sure some will argue it, but I am very pleased.

Here's a photo of one I found on the net: