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Block of wood 2, build along
DC:
--- Quote from: Knoll on December 17, 2018, 09:48:29 am ---There's certainly bunch of "personal preference" when it comes to carving self nocks. From authentic NA styles to beautifully shaped/finished ones that put a plastic nock to shame.
But no matter how shaped, a consistently done set of self-nocked arras like these always give me warm feeling not to be touched by those oil-derived ones. (SH)
Absolutely personal preference!
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I don't like the look of plastic nocks but I've never used them. The probably work great. When it comes to self nocks there seems to be a bunch of different methods of doing almost the same thing. I like the idea of snap on self nocks but I've not had good luck finishing the bottom of the nock without messing up the snap on part.
jeffp51:
--- Quote from: DC on December 17, 2018, 11:12:11 am ---
--- Quote from: Knoll on December 17, 2018, 09:48:29 am ---There's certainly bunch of "personal preference" when it comes to carving self nocks. From authentic NA styles to beautifully shaped/finished ones that put a plastic nock to shame.
But no matter how shaped, a consistently done set of self-nocked arras like these always give me warm feeling not to be touched by those oil-derived ones. (SH)
Absolutely personal preference!
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I don't like the look of plastic nocks but I've never used them. The probably work great. When it comes to self nocks there seems to be a bunch of different methods of doing almost the same thing. I like the idea of snap on self nocks but I've not had good luck finishing the bottom of the nock without messing up the snap on part.
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Drill a hole first where you want the base to be. cut a narrow slot down to this hole. use a flat file to allow your string to fit through tightly. Now use a round file to expand the hole until your bow string fits well, and then widen the slot until the arrow holds on the string, but releases when tapped lightly. I also use a 90-degree block sander to open up the end a little. If you check out the bamboo arrow how-to on the how-to page, it has a better explanation, but if done right, it makes a nice snap-on self knock.
DC:
That is very similar to what I do but when I try to smooth out the edges with the round file I mess up the narrow part that snaps on. Inept I guess :D
Swampman:
I do put snap nocks on the bamboo arrows I make. However, I got this new abrasive blade in a box of items at a garage sale so I wanted to try it out on these arrows. It worked very well and left the nock so with just a bit of sanding and the arrow just fits perfectly in the bow string that these arrows will be shot out of.
I didn't show this step, but I also use a triangle file on the opening to give the nock a slight V shape so they go on the string easily.
Hawkdancer:
DC, thanks for the info on the saw blade - helps to know what the proper nomenclature is! I have been drilling a 3/32 pilot hole, then using an exacto blade to open up the slot before filing, usually with diamond needle files. I do use a sinew wrap to strengthen the nock, and sometimes a silk thread decorator wrap. Set up a jig in a block of maple that works pretty good on straight shafts, only semi good on shoots.
Hawkdancer
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