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Horn nock inserts
Loki:
You can make the inserts thinner for smaller shafts, infact i sand all my inserts down to 2mm even for war arrows.
adb:
--- Quote from: Loki on December 29, 2012, 02:55:45 pm ---You can make the inserts thinner for smaller shafts, infact i sand all my inserts down to 2mm even for war arrows.
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Agreed. I make my inserts for smaller shafts much less thick. You need to be very precise in getting your slot cut straight and in the middle of the shaft. I cut the slot slightly undersize, and then fit each piece by sanding the slot.
Easternarcher:
These horn strips at 2.mm now so I'll try to shave a few down and see.
toomanyknots:
Nice buildalong, thank you, very helpfull!
Loki:
--- Quote ---I have little room for error and not alot of wood on each side of the slot, and also it concerns me when I see gaps in my slot fit...I hope the glue will adequately fill the gaps..any tips?
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I use a backsaw to make the cut, slowly and carefully to keep it straight. If you're using power tools you can make a simple jig to do the job. I use files and paper to get the insert to fit then clamp it shut smothered in superglue.
Horn rod inserts are a lot trickier to do, they have a nice snap on the string but they're a nightmare to make!
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