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Block of wood 2, build along
Swampman:
I haven't had time to work on these for awhile but I had some time today. I messed up on the self nocks I did so I cut them off and redid them. The tile saw i used was too wide for the string on the bow I am making these for so I went back to the way I usually make self nocks.
I use two hack saw blades taped together to cut the initial slot. I cut to the depth of the blade.
I used a drill bit to round out the bottom of the slot.
I use a triangle file to open up the top of the slot.
I then used a small file to open up the slot so the nock just slides onto the bow string. I actually tested it this time as I worked on the nocks.
I then cleaned everything up with sand paper to get nocks that snap onto the bow string. I am happier with these nocks.
Swampman:
I now have a new spine tester.
I tested the spine on each arrow and they were anywhere from 65 to 85 pound spines. These were way to high for the 52 pound bow these arrows will be paired with. I then proceeded to scrape and sand the arrows, testing the spine until they all came down to the 50 pound mark i was looking for.
I also tapered the end of the arrows to accept 11/32 glue on points. I used a tool similar to a pencil sharpener and it works ok but I think in the future I will build a jig for my belt sander for this. I think I will get a cleaner taper that way.
I weighed the arrows and they all are within 15 grains. The lightest is 315 grains and the largest is 330 grains. I am pretty happy with this. I will pair them with 125 grain glue on points.
Chief RID:
I am enjoying this thread Swampman. It is a very good build along.
TSA:
excellent job Swampman, you have done that block of wood justice!! :OK :OK
bjrogg:
Looking really nice Mike. I'm still looking at my block of wood every day yet. I've got to many projects going now to even think about starting on it. It's really nice to see your progress though. I sure hope you get a turkey with one of them.
Bjrogg
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