What type of plys is used for placing the nock locator?

The bow square is specifically designed for archery tasks, making it the ideal tool for placing the nock locator on a bowstring. Its structure allows archers to accurately measure and align critical points such as the nock position, ensuring that the arrow is placed correctly for optimal flight and performance.

Using the bow square helps achieve precision in nock placement, which is vital for consistent shooting. This tool allows for an easy visual reference along the bowstring and can help align the nock with the arrow rest or other components of the bow setup.

Other tools, such as calipers, measuring tape, and protractors, while valuable for various measurement tasks, do not provide the specific functionality needed for nock placement. Calipers are typically used for precise measurements of small dimensions, measuring tape is more suited for longer distances, and a protractor measures angles, none of which are directly applicable to accurately positioning the nock locator on a bowstring.