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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: PeteDavis on January 02, 2011, 07:44:26 pm

Title: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: PeteDavis on January 02, 2011, 07:44:26 pm

Is there a preferred blade to cut in self nocks? The .05" blade looks like it will do the job.

PD

Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: NTD on January 02, 2011, 07:47:28 pm

I use the basic ceramic tile blade and then finish up with sandpaper.  Works for me ;)

Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: mullet on January 02, 2011, 08:01:27 pm

 I use a chain saw file and a very small half-round rasp.

Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: Pat B on January 02, 2011, 08:48:05 pm

I use a single bandsaw cut then open it with a thin blade knife and sandpaper. The tile saw works well too. I could never get a hacksaw blade or blades to work well for cutting nocks.

Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: cracker on January 02, 2011, 10:14:08 pm

I use the saw on my pocket tool and follow up with the file on the same tool. Ron

Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: aero86 on January 03, 2011, 12:50:04 am

i use the ceramic tile blade as well..

Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: Rick Wallace on January 03, 2011, 03:52:41 am

Break a hacksaw blade in half the tape the to halves togeher. Or fix up a wooden handle. Works like a charm

Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: hillbilly61 on January 03, 2011, 07:55:52 am

I know it's not primitive but I use my Dremal tool to get the depth and close width. Then finish out with sandpaper.

Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: Scowler on January 08, 2011, 09:53:36 am

I use a Dremal tool as well.

Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: scattershot on January 08, 2011, 11:52:52 am

Mine is a three step process. I start with a hacksaw, and cut to the depth of the blade. Then I follow that up with a ceramic tile blade, and a chainsaw file. The nocks turn out just the right width for me.(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/scattershot/IMGP0180.jpg)

Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: Bevan R. on January 08, 2011, 01:00:19 pm

Bandsaw first, then a tinny round file to shape the base of the nock then an emery 'fingernail' file to shape the throat. If I do it right, I make a snap nock modeled after the nirk nock.

Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: M-P on January 08, 2011, 02:11:26 pm

Hi Folks,  I use a multistep process.  I have a hack saw with 3 standard blades all mounted together.  I use that to cut to depth.  I use an old broadhead sharpening file the clean up and round over the bottom edges and then use a rattail needle file to widen the bottom for a snap nock type effect.  Ron

Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: 1/2primitive on January 08, 2011, 04:52:33 pm

Yep, I use the round hacksaw blade. They call it a carbide... something... blade. Sorry I don't have the exact name.  ;)

I'll generally use a normal hacksaw blade for a guiding cut then widen it with the round one.
      Sean

Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: crooketarrow on January 11, 2011, 06:37:13 am

   I also use hack saw blades. I cut 3 same leanth tape together. But the center blade I face the teeth the other way just startsand cleans itself a little better.. Finish up with a file.

Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: mox1968 on January 11, 2011, 11:13:14 am

tile saw then sandpaper,its also a good idea to wrap the shaft with a little masking tape prevents any splitting.

Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
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Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: Pat B on January 11, 2011, 01:12:25 pm

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Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: thomas h on January 15, 2011, 11:42:05 pm

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Title: Re: Round Hacksaw Blade For Self Nocks
Post by: Pat B on January 16, 2011, 12:06:24 am

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