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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Taxus brevifolia on January 31, 2019, 07:07:13 am

Title: Arrows 101
Post by: Taxus brevifolia on January 31, 2019, 07:07:13 am

I finally finished a bow, and now to make an arrow..
What tool to you guys use to open up a self-nock on a hard, dry ocean spray shoot?

Title: Re: Arrows 101
Post by: lebhuntfish on January 31, 2019, 08:06:47 am

Ive seen several different ways, you can use your chainsaw file that you used on your string knocks. I've seen a couple hacksaw blades tape together used. As well as a dremel tool and a band saw.  I use a ceramic tile blade in my hack saw for the inital cut followed by my chainsaw file.  All you have to do is get a notch cut in the end.
I've also  seen where people make the "Clip on" arrow nock. Mark the bottom of you nock, drill an 1/8 th inch hole through the side. Then cut the top of the nock a bit smaller than the hole so that the arrow clips on the string.  If done correctly it works good.  But I've also seen these crack with some use.  I guess its from spreading open the end as it clips on the string. 
Hope this helps.

Patrick

Title: Re: Arrows 101
Post by: Taxus brevifolia on January 31, 2019, 08:50:09 am

Thank you yes that's helpful

Title: Re: Arrows 101
Post by: lebhuntfish on January 31, 2019, 08:52:51 am

You're very welcome, glad to help.

Patrick

Title: Re: Arrows 101
Post by: Ed Brooks on January 31, 2019, 09:53:48 am

I drill my OS And cut / split out the rest. Wrap with sinew. Ed

Title: Re: Arrows 101
Post by: Pat B on January 31, 2019, 04:00:57 pm

I make a single bandsaw cut then open it up to fit the string with a thin bladed knife and sandpaper folder over and over again making it a little thicker with each fold. I do the same for trade points and stone points.

Title: Re: Arrows 101
Post by: Taxus brevifolia on February 01, 2019, 06:57:05 pm

Well, here's my very first. I've got 6 more sinewed and ready for nocking.

I love you guys

Title: Re: Arrows 101
Post by: Philipp A on February 01, 2019, 08:42:51 pm

Your nock looks great, would love to see the finished product  :)

Title: Re: Arrows 101
Post by: Hawkdancer on February 01, 2019, 10:12:26 pm

Looks good to me!  If it holds to the string, you're in,
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Arrows 101
Post by: Taxus brevifolia on February 02, 2019, 02:24:46 am

I'll post up when I finish the bundle. Thanks again guys

Title: Re: Arrows 101
Post by: lebhuntfish on February 02, 2019, 09:10:35 am

Looks great! Nice job on the sinew wrap to,  not sure mine looks that good.

Patrick

Title: Re: Arrows 101
Post by: Trapper Rob on February 02, 2019, 06:47:34 pm

Looking forward to seeing the finished set.