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Translucent vs opaque plastic arrow nocks

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Pat B:
Shooter did you put a wrap below the self nock? You can also add a spline making a reinforced self nock without wrapping even though I wrap anyway.

Digital Caveman:
I wish I had time to make good self nocks or splined nocks.

Pat B:
A good self nock can be made is just a few minutes. I use sinew wraps so that usually takes over night for the sinew to dry before sealing. Once you get the hang of it it doesn't take much longer than adding a plastic nock.

shooter123:

--- Quote from: Pat B on October 12, 2020, 01:17:10 pm ---Shooter did you put a wrap below the self nock? You can also add a spline making a reinforced self nock without wrapping even though I wrap anyway.

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Hi, I'm not sure what many of these terms mean unfortunately. I think I tried reinforcing it with tape but it still broke.

Pat B:
A spline is a thin sliver of bone, horn, wood or other materials inserted into the tail end of the arrow with the self nock cut perpendicular to the spline. This is very strong and shouldn't split without a wrap.
 Tape isn't strong enough for a self nock. I use sinew but strong, thin thread like silk or linen wrapped and set in glue also works.

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