How To Start & Finish a Bowstring Serving ( backserving knot technique ) READ THE VIDEO DETAILS

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**UPDATE** The knot process is correct, however In the first part of the video where I'm laying serving on a bowstring, I'm actually going in the wrong rotational direction with the serving relative to the bowstring's build rotation. I was concentrating on making the the knot illustration part of this video and just spaced it. The best explanation I've seen on how to determine which rotation you should wrap serving on any given string is found here starting at a minute and forty eight seconds on this guy's video: • How to Apply serving o...
Here's the link to the Arizona Archery Enterprises ( AAE ) website where you can get the serving jig that I use: www.arizonaarchery.com/products
If you want to cheap out, here's a link to basically the same thing a little cheaper on Amazon. (Amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/2Pm0Zsz (I'm not paid to promote any of these products, but if you buy something through an affiliate link I'll get a small commission from Amazon, doesn't cost the buyer anything extra and helps me to keep making more of these videos.)
How I start and finish a bowstring serving. The start is pretty easy, but there's a trick to finishing a serving without using an extra piece of string to pull the tail through. I've always called it backserving, not sure if that is the technical name for it, but it works for me. This technique isn't just for archers either. You can use it to securely wrap cord around any cylindrical object. It's a great way to store emergency paracord on a walking stick for example.
The AAE Pro String Server a great jig for the archer who likes to work on their own gear. With a retail price of under $20 (as of February 2013) it's a fantastic buy. I'm not getting paid to say that, I just think the product is awesome and want to throw some love out there for the folks who make it. I run mainly BCY #62 serving material on my strings. I like the way it lays down and it has proven very durable for me. I shoot thousands and thousands of arrows a year and the BCY #62 holds up really well under high volume shooting.

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@TheBIRDMAN6055 7 жыл бұрын

shouldn't you always serve on the direction that tightens the serving around the string? btw, love the demo with bigger materials.

@WheeliePete 7 жыл бұрын

Yes. In the video I'm spinning the tool the wrong direction for that particular string bundle. I was concentrating so much on the getting the ending illustrated I didn't realize until long after I posted the video I'd laid the serving on in the wrong direction. The easiest method to determine which direction of rotation you should lay the serving is illustrated really well by this guy's video. (Skipping to the test): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a5aEeZWkspOVhYU.html

@TheBIRDMAN6055 7 жыл бұрын

WheeliePete you spin the tool in the same direction as the string was made in.

@WheeliePete 7 жыл бұрын

Whichever direction you are serving in, right to left, or left to right, and regardless of the string's build rotation (clockwise or counter clockwise) when you are laying serving the string twists should be getting tighter in front of the bobbin in the direction you are laying the serving. In the video I'm using the wrong rotation of the serving tool. If that string was loose in the video (but the eyes not allowed to rotate)you would see the twists in the string in the direction of travel that I am serving getting looser. If you watch that guy's video I linked to in my previous comment, his demo illustrates that perfectly.

@WheeliePete 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, cut it short and then melt it into wrap.

@WheeliePete 2 жыл бұрын

Correct. Technically you want to wrap the serving in the same direction that the bow string is twisted. Should be effectively tightening the twist in the bow string as you lay it (the serving) down.

@Cpt-Pugwash14 23 күн бұрын

This is the BEST serving how to video i have ever seen!!! way better than the others

@NickWeissMusic Жыл бұрын

What a great video for 9 years old, better focused and edited than many today. Perfect explanation, thanks!

@doratai7535 3 жыл бұрын

Finally find this video. The best tutorial video about bowstring serving on KZfaq!

@STIZEN9 7 жыл бұрын

I MUST DECLARE A SIMPLE TRUTH TO ALL NEWBIE BOWSTRING D.I.Y.ers, "Your search for serving tutorials and how to securely tie them has FINALLY COME TO AN END!" This is THE ONE AND ONLY, SUPER EASY TO UNDERSTAND, AND BEST WAY TO LEARN HOW TO TIE A SERVING SECURELY. AS FAR AS THE SERVING GOES- THIS IS THE ONLY VIDEO THE NEWBIE NEEDS. You can use the rest of your energies and efforts on other areas of your diy bow project. Thankyou wheeliepete for blessing the newbies with this simple and quick superior video. Your time invested in this video production is recognized sir.

@darrenlewis7001 4 жыл бұрын

STIZEN9 I agree this explains it perfectly. I'm gonna practice with rope and a broom handle.

@kennyboggi4496 6 ай бұрын

this helped tremendously every other video you're trying to pay attention in the instructors hands are all in the way I'm a simple man I asked a simple question I want a simple answer Nailed it right on the head!

@youthworkerAl 7 жыл бұрын

After an evening of frustration trying to follow the instructions in a book I turned to youtube in the hopes of something to help me. 10 minutes later and I was finished. THANKYOU so much for posting this.

@julianandyvonne Жыл бұрын

Yet again you've helped me replace the serving on my bow. 😊

@philipsturtivant9385 2 жыл бұрын

Seven years (and a global pandemic) later - and I'm only 2 minutes into this video - I tip my hat to you @WheeliePete . This is a beautiifully concise and clear "How To" explanation and demonstration.

@SirFancyPantsMcee 2 жыл бұрын

Short sweet and most importantly it worked. Didn't have the tool so I did it by hand. Used the money I saved to buy the tool

@gtptvanbuuren3795 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The best instruction I have seen on this subject. Thanks again..............Tim

@Venom6662 3 жыл бұрын

The best video about strony serving.

@littleHuey0007 6 ай бұрын

Great job 👏 thank you! Gosh you are the only one who knows how to make a good video with details!

@benmc68 10 жыл бұрын

A+ Video. Excellent instruction. A must see for every archer, and a skill that could save your bacon in the field!

@WheeliePete 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. Please feel free to share this video around to any archery websites or social media groups you visit. The more positive feedback and subscribers I get the more I'm encouraged to make more videos like this. Thanks -Pete

@Kashban Жыл бұрын

Very much appreciated and that drawing is really good. I need to renew the serving on a crossbow string and will add some more rounds to start and end (maybe 10), but it should be pretty much the same. Cheers from Germany, where (repeating) crossbows are the only legal and most affordable option for home defense.

@locustvalleystring 5 жыл бұрын

Needed this knot for rehairing a violin bow. It is used to tie off the ends of the horsehair at the proper points to prevent unravelling and using a clean flat knot. Nicely explained. Thank you.

@Depwhattube 7 жыл бұрын

Had to fix my serving a couple times and everytime I did, I came back to your video. Thank you sir, you don't know how grateful I am for this video.

@shazdee 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this video. I'm in Australia and my nearest bow shop is a 6 hour drive each way. Theses instructions helped me tie my peep back in place when it came loose and got me back out in the field. Much appreciated.

@andremoore810 2 жыл бұрын

It is amazing how clear and easy you make this look. You cleared up any and all confusion in 4 minutes, best video of the subject on all youtube.

@jamesallred460 Жыл бұрын

So I know I'm a decade late to the party here, but this video was super helpful for me! Very concise, easy instruction. Excellent work!

@WheeliePete Жыл бұрын

That's the great part about making this kind of content, the subject matter never gets old. Thanks for watching and I'm glad it helped.

@jacobdad2742 5 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful video. Short and to the point without a bunch of information we don't need. Thank you.

@tryn2think43 Жыл бұрын

Hands down the best tutorial on this subject I've ever seen. Thanks for the great video.

@PraBuddha 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, the size of the pipe and the string, and the contrasting colors, made it even more clear.

@quinnwood1193 3 жыл бұрын

There’s so few helpful things on the internet for serving thank you so much!🙏

@catherinemacy4843 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an archery director at a Scout camp, and due to COVID, havent had to do this in 2 years so I needed a refresher before I taught the kids how to do it. Your explanation was perfect, thank you!

@OpiatesAndTits Жыл бұрын

This method is so good. It works like a charm! It’s literally the definitive video on the hardest part of serving.

@Chesapeake1122 11 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I have ever seen on this. THANKS

@johngatti1594 9 жыл бұрын

I took my first bow to the range to sight it in today and noticed the string fraying. Not knowing what it was, I asked someone what happened and what to do. I was informed I would need to go to the shop to have my bow "re-served". Turns out your video saved me the trip and fixed my bow. Thanks!

@gregg3987 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect demonstration! I don't serve often but when I do I can never remember how to do the ends. Saved for future reference!

@stiixbeatman 8 ай бұрын

This is the first video (of many that I have watched) that defines the serving process clearly and simply. Great job, thanks.

@joshbarnes6380 8 жыл бұрын

I'm a bow tech at a sports store in GA. I've been a certified archery instructor for about 4 years, and teaching people how to correctly serve a bowstring has been kind of difficult... Until I found your video. This has helped me out a lot and I recommend your video to people who can't quite get the knots down. Thank you for the great videos!

@WheeliePete 8 жыл бұрын

+Josh Barnes Thanks Josh, Hey, you might want go read the comments I just updated in the video details section. After watching this video again for the first time in a long time, I realized that I'm laying down the serving in the opposite rotation direction of what I should be. I was so caught up in trying to get a good camera angle I didn't notice my rotation. You always want to lay serving in the same rotation that would tighten the string bundles together in the direction you are laying the serving. I should be going in the opposite direction on that particular string due to the direction of the string twist.

@robboss1839 Жыл бұрын

@@WheeliePete i figured this was the technique and it’s so simple. I figured it was the same as how I tied in my peep, but the visual representation of a knot sketch and the large string were great visuals for learning and confirming I knew what I was doing

@ygallac357 11 жыл бұрын

WP, awesome video!! I have been shooting archery for 40 years and.

@mrblister6289 5 жыл бұрын

Best ever video on serving. Bigger materials in contrasting colour is the key. You, my friend , are a good teacher.

@nathansharp3193 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. Thankyou 👍 I used the information to wrap my Stiletto hammer handle which is very slippery when brand new. I also bedded the line in some waterproof wood glue. Now my ten year old hammer has a brand new handle with a very nice looking grip on it.

@WheeliePete 3 жыл бұрын

That's the beauty of this technique in that you can apply it to lots of other things. I use it a lot for wrapping handles on walking sticks with paracord.

@sirvival2019 9 жыл бұрын

Finally, someone who can produce a professional quality, concise, video. Excellent narration and demonstration. Please make more instructional videos!! Thanks.

@paulfenech5670 3 жыл бұрын

I have learned to serve from your video Thank You and keep up the great work very clear and easy to see

@WheeliePete 11 жыл бұрын

That AAE serving jig is a fantastic tool. And at under $20 you just can't beat it.

@thespeakercoach 9 жыл бұрын

The best and clearest demonstration of bowstring serving I've found so far.

@reednelson6030 5 жыл бұрын

Best video on the topic I found.

@10ZZzzZZzzZZzz01 10 жыл бұрын

People like you makes youtube a much better better place. Thank you very much, that was just neat.

@aguatec 8 жыл бұрын

A big thanks to you for a very helpful video and also thanks to all you people that take time to help out. Shane

@GanjaaaBoy 5 жыл бұрын

Your an absolute boss for showing me this, couldnt be more clear.

@allthumbsrocketry2948 5 жыл бұрын

I made my first bowstring today and I watched your video 3 times before attempting the serving. Thank you for your video and time.

@floydthompson7760 2 жыл бұрын

I love your demo, it was clear and demonstrated easily for viewing.

@RodgerBright 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Really concise and well edited, shot, and explained. Really appreciate it.

@joesmuckatelli895 7 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video. Clear, excellent quality picture and concise directions. Thank you Sir, for posting and your expertise.

@henrikburdett9052 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation. The visual with the dowel and large rope really helps. Thanks for making this!

@Solidus_art 10 жыл бұрын

I did my first serving with the help of this video! THANKS BRO!!

@mr.steveteam1trainingcente386 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best video online for serving bowstrings. I have referred to this many times to refresh my memory how to do this technique. I've been teaching archery for over 10 years and I use this all the time this technique works I use it constantly thank you so much for posting this video

@georgeb.6802 9 жыл бұрын

That was the best explanation & method I've seen so far in explaining the start & finish of the serving. Thanks WheeliePete!!

@kenwheat2022 11 жыл бұрын

THE BEST on youtube for this category. Thank You.

@kylecrs 9 жыл бұрын

This is way cool! Thatnks for showing it on a much larger scale. That definitely makes it easier to see what's going on.

@mishellgagnon5771 3 жыл бұрын

Just fantastic to use bigger elements for this tutorial. Greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work.

@TLane 7 жыл бұрын

Best video I've ever seen on this! Thanks!

@BFGNZ Жыл бұрын

Best video on this topic I have found. The large yellow rod helps emencely. Thanks!👍😁👌

@chrisruzsa2798 Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you for this i will be trying this method on my crossbow string tomorrow your method seems to be stronger than others i tried. Hopefully it will hold better.

@donaldchaplin2564 Жыл бұрын

Another great video sir. Havnt picked up a bow and arrow for many a year. But I could see this way of beginning and ending a wrap useful in a variety of other areas. Thank you and have a blessed day.

@rcb2000 6 жыл бұрын

This is literally the best video I’ve seen on this, so easy! You just saved me a trip to the bow shop. Thanks!

@bancroftsadventures5634 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully executed informational video. Thank you for the clean and concise explanation!

@rodrigotozzi4999 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Simple and objective. You are a life savior sir!

@ctcrow2344 9 жыл бұрын

This is probably the best video I've ever seen on serving the string. Thanks.

@22checoco 2 жыл бұрын

That's the clearest serving technique in you tube

@abeldasilva9368 5 жыл бұрын

WheeliePete, I have to say that I saw a few video's on this subject on KZfaq and this one is the most informative with super clear visual references to do this job, & on top of that you also helped me choose the tools I need .A super Thank you and God bless you for your help.

@perpirak00 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! I just finished making my first bow and to make the serving I used your technique with success! Great teaching!

@erikaushamburg8279 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect explained and camera work! I think now I understood what to do!

@mikeh4924 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That was absolutely brilliant on how to teach that cleanly using the yellow pipe and black string, then going back and forth to the string/serving. Thank you thank you thank you!!

@jamesrobertson6959 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much I’ve been looking and looking for someone to show this clearly. Thank you.

@johannbarnard5893 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Clear, concise and well presented. Many thanks

@zarkstrasburger4113 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Just what I was looking for and so clearly done. Bravo.

@khirolanuar1234 10 жыл бұрын

Pete, U're a good man to share your knowledge and take the trouble to post it here. I appreciate what U're doing. Keep up the good work Bro. May god bless U. TQ.

@deewubya 11 жыл бұрын

very excellent video! Thanks! I have a longbow on which the serving had come loose at the bottom. Your instructions were easily clear enough to allow me to re-serve the string. I will be looking into that AAE serving jig too.

@ygallac357 11 жыл бұрын

Oopppps accidentally hit done. Lol anyways I have always paid to have my strings done and always figured serving a string was for ninjas only! You took the mystery right out of it. Your idea of using the para cord like string thing onto a yellow PVC pipe was brilliant !!!! I am going to subscribe right after I'm done figuring how to "LIKE" the video. Very instructive. Very well done. WP I hope you keep taking all the mystery out of archery. I am going to view your videos now!!!

@tomjeffersonwasright2288 10 жыл бұрын

Very clear and easily understood video. Nice Job ! ! !

@stuartshenton6433 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Simple and to the point. Thank you.

@audrichuck4135 8 жыл бұрын

awesome, thanks for the trick, very high quality video, this is clear, not too fast, detailed, don't need anything more !

@dandreoli1973 10 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Good use of props for clarity.

@thomasdonnelly3771 5 жыл бұрын

terrific. Complete, cogent and concise!

@martinslaughter6252 9 жыл бұрын

Only just started making my own strings, for my scout group, and really struggled with the finishing. This video makes it so much simpler to understand. Many thanks WP.

@borneoagathis5920 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed. The larger example is really helping me to.understand the process. Thanks

@loomspace 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clear and easy to see materials! I watched 4 videos before this where I couldn't see anything, this was perfectly legible and well explained.

@esmaeilahmadi6001 Жыл бұрын

Your video is impressively practical 👍👊

@cilotid 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You very much on this excellent bowstring serving technique and great video!

@ala5530 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for this video. I'm a mediaeval re-enactor, doing a lot of archery, and I've been having trouble fixing the servings on my bowstrings. This has helped massively (although I'm not someone who gets to use a serving tool- darn 12th century technology cap!)

@justice62675 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent description and very informative. Thanks.

@srohwer6 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I served the string I made on my daughter's homemade bow using your instructions. I also used the same method to re-wrap the grip with paracord. Using the stick and rope was brilliant!

@ZerOwAffLeS 10 жыл бұрын

This was a perfect instructional video, you left nothing out and explained everything as well as it can be and I am a fan. Thank you. I was some trouble with my serving but not anymore.

@rumsin300 10 жыл бұрын

Very well put together. Thanks for your effort.

@alanm.335 2 жыл бұрын

Woah! This video made serving very easy to learn. I tried serving a thing yarn on my pen and it only took about 5 minutes to complete. Other videos looked lengthy and were a bit vague in explaining the process, but using a pole and a bigger string was creative as it was informative. Thank you very much.

@MrAn0nym0us 9 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Great idea to demonstrate this with paracord and a rod to better show what's going on. Thanks!

@elblitzb 9 жыл бұрын

Not only a very cool technique, but also a crystall clear video. Thanks, you saved my 80lb crossbow. Greetings from Chile :)

@cbstwolf8466 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you. I'm now set to get straight out bow fishing again after fixing a loose serving that left me without any nocking area!

@jimbobmedog 10 жыл бұрын

Just what I was looking for a clear to the point demonstration cheers mate keep it up :)

@Shafries 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. You're right, it's hard to find a detailed video on this. Most videos have the same view I get at a pro shop. They go way too way fast and they assume that you can see and understand exactly what they are doing. Thanks for this simplified and clear video. Much appreciated.

@bowman321123 11 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU VERY MUCH! I've taught myself how to do this from watching other videos, but this is absolutely the best.

@brucenovotny5924 2 жыл бұрын

Man Pete, this is absolutely the best tutorial. Liked and Subscribed ;-) !!!

@themoosehillclimb8829 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video my friend! I love how you used the larger post and string for the demo. I do a lot of serving and use this method even on my cables in the section that comes in contact with the string guides on my bows.

@bowman321123 10 жыл бұрын

I keep using this as a reference when making my strings. Thanks for making it look as easy as it really is.

@dallindavis7905 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, sometimes I think people try to over teach and complicate things, but this was very well explained with plenty of visuals, thanks for your time with this in putting this video together!!

@wayne2wax 8 жыл бұрын

hear hear

@karlpoehls1163 9 жыл бұрын

This video is awesome. Turned out perfect the first time using the same tools I purchased from watching your video. Very easy while following your video. Thanks very much

@DrGreysides 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I always found it hard to start off a serving like that without it unravelling but now I see how it's done.... by pulling on the tail end, so easy when you're shown how. :) I used to pass the end through the string to get it held but now I don't need to de-string the bow. Makes it easier and quicker. Thanks very much.