I like the guy that runs the place, and in general I think they do a decent job, but it always takes multiple attempts to get things tuned with them. I'd really like stuff to work if I buy the equipment from them. I was shooting the other night, noticed some instability in my arrows (to the point where every once in awhile I get an arrow stuck in a target at a 20 degree angle) and then fletchings started falling off the arrows. Took a second and realized that the rest wasn't tuned the best and that it wasn't falling fast enough. Not to mention that they don't tie stuff in like I'd like them to. Alright, I'm down off the soap box, thanks for listening.
I'd find a new shop if there is one around. I had a shop I was going to for a while before i found the one I will go to from now on. After many trips to the old one for different things, I had enough. I had a new string installed and after a little over 50 shots, the serving at the knocking point frayed. I was not a very happy camper. There were a couple other things that had happened while I was there such as one of the guys telling me he would rather work at another shop than that one and never being able to find anything in the shop because it looked like an archery supply truck pulled in and exploded. Anyways, I found another one and couldn't be happier. I know what you are going through and it sucks.
Learn to do it all yourself You can do it fairly cheap and the payoff is immeasurable. For instance, with my small tacklebox and my ratchet press I can fix most issues with my bow (and any hunting buddies) even if we were at camp. Plus Plus Plus ... Plus a few little odds & ends and you can fix 95% of your bow tuning issues.
I have learned to tune mine and install some things yself as that to me is one of the things that adds to the fun of it. I also feel with me shooting my own bow to tune it I can get it done better than anyone else can for me. I still have a lot to learn but, I am enjoying learning. Knowing if some thing goes wrong in the field or on a day when my pro shop is closed I can fix it is worth a lot to me.
I think that's the reason why I get ticked off the most is because I've worked behind an archery counter before and know how to do this stuff right. I just haven't been willing to spend money on equipment because I'm still trying to get the basics for hunting in general. For instance, I'm buying a bow, laydown blind and climbing sticks this season with some miscellaneous purchases in there too (I don't have any winter pants/bibs). I'm also running out of room. We live in a two bedroom apartment that is pretty much busting at the seams and a garage that is full (a snowmobile on a trailer and a motorcycle take up 90% of it). We're saving up for a house, so hopefully next year it won't be as much of an issue.
I just started looking up prices for equipment btw. Tired of letting other people doing it. Your post was enough to push me over the edge Fitz. I don't have a place I can shoot my bow at home, but I have a place nearby, so it should work out.
What's the really thin waxy serving material? The one that you can tie a peep in and melt? It's similar to dental floss but flat black.
I'm on my 2nd shop and looking at a third. The first shop has great guys you'd love to go hunting with but their just not that into their job. 2nd shop is good except he's always trying to sell you stuff and change out your stuff.
I had to build a press years ago, I could go get a new string put on and they would just tie in a peep, shoot it thru paper and see ya. never check the specs on the bow, always in a hurry.
I'm with most guys here. Buy or build the tools needed to do it all yourself. Learn, ask guys that have done it for a long time, learn. I have one shop, that is REALLY good (Clarence Archery, Snow Shoe, PA) but they are a Matthews and Hoyt dealer so if I need warrenty work, I have to go to a Bowtech dealer and those guys leave a lot to be desired in my area. In fact, I had a bow totally screwed up from one of those shops pressing it. However, I love working on my own bows. I like having the tools needed to do everything. I built my own press a few years back (Xpress style). I bought a vise, levels, allen tools, bow scales, fletching jig, serving tool, etc. I can tear my bow completely apart, reassemble and tune it any time I need to. This is especially nice if I ever have to get something fixed during season that does not require warranty work. I simply don't trust any shop accept the one I mentioned above in my area.
You are looking for something at .018/.019 size. There are different brands and everyone has a preference. http://www.3riversarchery.com/Strings+Serving+Material_c40_s72_p0_thumb.html
Pm me the shop as I am curious which one it is. I think I have a good guess given your location. I have had problems with one a little east of you that I will not ever do business with again because they messed my bow up that bad! I too am looking at stuff to do minimal maintenance or repairs. But I think I found the best shop for me. I have had my bow to three different shops after buying it. Btw, want to move to the ne metro?
That stinks, it's good to have a good shop locally you can trust. If I get stuck with something I can trust one of the shops near me. I've gotten to know the owner so well we've found mutual friends and started hanging out outside the shop. It makes hunting a lot more fun actually. And I don't feel as bad dropping a bunch of dinero.
I can't tell if this is the same stuff just looking at the pictures. The stuff I'm thinking about is just a single strand and waxy. Any actual serving I've ever used has just been a braided nylon cord sans wax.
I probably won't PM the shop name. No offense I just don't know you. Also, I'd rather people determine their own like or dislike of a shop. Like I said, I like the guy that owns the place and it's not the worst shop I've ever been to, I just haven't been 100% with the work they do. I don't get the joke about moving to the NE metro. Taken by itself, it's a little creepy. Especially with the eye wink. I live in Coon Rapids, so I guess I thought I was in the NE metro.
Any serving will do what you want. Just put bohning string wax on the piece you are going to use. http://www.bohning.com/store/tex-tite-bow-string-wax.html
First place i went to is great never looking for a new one they will make sure everything is tuned and if it is not they will do it for no charge
i have a place by me that will make sure everything is tuned and if it is not they will do it for no charge
