How Do I Use a Serving Jig Bowstring?

The serving jig is a simple tool designed to control the serving thread. The jig also assists with the wrapping of the thread on the bowstring. Using the serving jig is easy, but control is required to make tight wraps with the thread. You also must complete wraps in a subsequent fashion. The serving jig is manufactured in various styles, but every model serves the same purpose. Each jig secures the thread spool and creates tension while you wrap the thread around the string.

Things You'll Need

  • Serving thread
  • Serving jig
  • Scissors
  • Lighter
  • Instant glue
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Instructions

    • 1

      Screw the wing nut in a counterclockwise direction until it is free from the serving jig. Pull the rod out of the jig and insert the spool in place of the rod. Push the rod through the center of the spool and replace the wing nut. Tighten the wing nut to create tension on the thread spool.

    • 2

      Feed 1 foot of serving thread through the opening on the spool. Lay the thread against the bowstring and make five wide wraps over the flat thread. This secures the thread on the string and begins the wrapping process.

    • 3

      Place the groove on the serving jig against the bowstring. Turn the jig around the string to create and addition 20 wraps. Pull an extra 1 foot of thread from the jig and cut the thread to separate it from the jig.

    • 4

      Place your finger against the string and wrap the extra thread to create a loop. Hold the loop with your finger and make 10 wraps in the opposite direction of the initial wraps. The wraps must be positioned on the inside of the loop. Pull the end of the thread through the loop and apply pressure to tighten the loop and the wraps. Cut the end thread flush to the wraps.