Hello new to archery talk I'm getting into making my own bow strings and have run into a issue figuring out what size servings to buy and use there isn't any real clear answers online a lot are for recurve and traditional strings which i dont shoot does anybody have any input on size for end servings and center serving and if the cam chanel servings are the same as end serving in type and size on compound bows thanks in advanc.
drykill_23
this should be your first stop: http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2062893
end servings are cam channel servings. something around 12-14 thou is a good start and gives a balance between wear and fit. if by "end" you mean the loop serving then you can use the same material or go a little smaller if you like, 8 thou work OK.
centre serving needs to be sized for correct nock fit, 21-22 thou is a fair starting point.
bear in mind that there are a lot of variables, so be prepared to experiment and adjust. things such as string material, colour, strand count, twist rate, tension, serving jig type and tension, and serving material all have an effect.
end servings are cam channel servings. something around 12-14 thou is a good start and gives a balance between wear and fit. if by "end" you mean the loop serving then you can use the same material or go a little smaller if you like, 8 thou work OK.
centre serving needs to be sized for correct nock fit, 21-22 thou is a fair starting point.
bear in mind that there are a lot of variables, so be prepared to experiment and adjust. things such as string material, colour, strand count, twist rate, tension, serving jig type and tension, and serving material all have an effect.
Awesome information thank you I have so far made a string using bcy x at the recommended strand count and used the halo for the end serving and it seems a bit bigger in diameter than whats on my bow now a bit tight in the cam channel maybe a smaller serving diameter I used .019 so maybe I'll try the .014. assuming it's not a good idea to lower the recommended strand count of the x. Tried anyway and made a buss cable at 20 strands it it was perfect but again not sure if that's safe or not.
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.019 is to big .017-.014 is normal . you can go 2 to 4 strands fewer on string and control cable but not on the buss cable on a cam1/2 (hybrid) bow . the buss cable on these cams hold most all the compounded draw weight . a 70# bow puts around 200# on that cable and on a true 2 cam bow 100# each as an example
Thanks for the heads up I need to make a new buss cable took the advise and tried .014 halo with the recommended 24 strands of x and it worked perfect was gonna leave the buss but gonna Def make a new one as it was 4 strands short of of the recommended count to make it fit properly you sir probably just saved my bow haha cheers
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I use 10 or 15 pound spectra fishing line for loop servings. .014 halo for end servings. 40 pound spectra fishing line for low stress servings (string stop, yoke split etc.) .018 halo for center serving. 24 strand bcy x for cables, 22 or 24 for strings.
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