Wind-On/Top Shot Serve

--How much force should be applied to the end of the line during the Serve? (50-80# test)

- normal force

--How long should the Serve be?

- three feet

--Should the Serve be glued?

- yes, After put the line into the hollow, put Pliobond to get rid of freyed lines and put Zap glue. And after putting thread apply Zap glue on the thread. And wax it

--What style Serve for the home builder? (e.g. Bobbin, Nail Knot, Overhand knots, etc.)

-Bobbin

--Should the Serve overlap the Spectra and Fluoro or just be on the Spectra?

-about half inch overlap.

After building several of these with good results, I'm looking for thoughts from anyone who's had use experience with their techniques. Any answers with reasons would be greatly appreciated.

 

--How much force should be applied to the end of the line during the Serve? (50-80# test)

- normal force

--How long should the Serve be?

- three feet

--Should the Serve be glued?

- yes, After put the line into the hollow, put Pliobond to get rid of freyed lines and put Zap glue. And after putting thread apply Zap glue on the thread.

--What style Serve for the home builder? (e.g. Bobbin, Nail Knot, Overhand knots, etc.)

-Bobbin

--Should the Serve overlap the Spectra and Fluoro or just be on the Spectra?

-about half inch overlap.

After building several of these with good results, I'm looking for thoughts from anyone who's had use experience with their techniques. Any answers with reasons would be greatly appreciated.


I think that three inches is plenty for a serve with about a half inch overlap.

 

Best tutorial I've seen is on the Blackwater Website: http://www.blackwaterinternationalinc.com/tech_tips_served_connection.html

When one refers to the serve, I believe they're talking about the portion of the spectra/mono that is tightly wound with either spectra or nylon. In my experience this serve is 1-2". The mono or fluoro goes up into the spectra 3-5 ft.

 

where can I get a bobbin? all I can find is coming soon.

 

When I click on the bobbin it says "Coming Soon"

 

When I click on the bobbin it says "Coming Soon"
The bobbin 'Top Shot Stainless Serving Tool' is not coming as it is out of productions and they don't make it anymore.

As pametfisher suggested, buy Beiter Winder Profi which is availabe at BHP. It is much better one.

 

I use a bow string bobbin from Academy

 

where can I get a bobbin? all I can find is coming soon.

Get a bow server from an archery shop.

 

I've tried every bobbin out there. While some make a decent serve, the Beiter Winder makes absolutely the tightest serve. The drag system has the finest adjustment I have found, and is built like a tank. The Top Shot tool was a good one due to the weight, but it's out of production right now. It also does not accommodate industry-standard serving thread spools. The Beiter is your best choice IMO.

 

Basil, do you overlap the mono/flouro? I am always afraid that the solid core will cut the mono. Also, do you use a double serve?
Thanks

 

Yes, and no.

 

Anyone have one they no longer use and want to sell? PM me. Thanks

 

Anyone have one they no longer use and want to sell? PM me. Thanks

Get a bowstring serving tool.

 

I bought the BWP. Since it doesn't come with instructions on how to create the serve, it was trial-and-error. I finally figured out how to make the 'just right' tightness adjustment and snug it up against the wind on and in the grooves. Wow...that works slick! I'm knock'em out now.

 

DanS, you can access some informative video tutorials online. The Blackwater site has the most comprehensive, also check out the Pakula website.