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deersled:
do you want the node to be used on the point end or the nock end? I've seen where some cut the shaft so they can use the node at the nock end  and vise versa?

PeteC:
I've seen them done either way,but I always cut my nock to end up in a node.When done like this ,you can even use the groove under the node as a guide for cutting the nock. I then use either a wooden plug ,or foreshaft up front. I've tried the node up front,but have much more breakage at the node,when built this way.Merry Christmas,and God Bless

cowboy:
deersled: I've seen em done both ways too, I think it has as much to do with personal prefference as anything. I kinda like the node to be at the business end. Seems to me when your arra hits it's target - stump, rock, sapling, rib it takes a lot more shock than the nock end. I always wrap sinew just below my nocks anyway.

Pat B:
I believe it can be done either way or neither way. As long as you put a wrap below the nock or above the point the node doesn't matter. I usually try to put the nock close to a node but I don't know why.  ;D

ricktrojanowski:
I've only made one set of cane/boo arras but I did the node at the nock.  I plugged the point end.  I figured it would help the shaft not to split as easily when shooting.  Also I was copying some really nice boo arras made by KnightD ;D.

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