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Offline Taxus brevifolia

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Arrows 101
« 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?

Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Arrows 101
« Reply #1 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
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Offline Taxus brevifolia

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Re: Arrows 101
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2019, 08:50:09 am »
Thank you yes that's helpful

Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Arrows 101
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2019, 08:52:51 am »
You're very welcome, glad to help.

Patrick
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Offline Ed Brooks

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Re: Arrows 101
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2019, 09:53:48 am »
I drill my OS And cut / split out the rest. Wrap with sinew. Ed
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Arrows 101
« Reply #5 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.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline Taxus brevifolia

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Re: Arrows 101
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2019, 06:57:05 pm »
Well, here's my very first. I've got 6 more sinewed and ready for nocking.

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Offline Philipp A

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Re: Arrows 101
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2019, 08:42:51 pm »
Your nock looks great, would love to see the finished product  :)

Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: Arrows 101
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2019, 10:12:26 pm »
Looks good to me!  If it holds to the string, you're in,
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Offline Taxus brevifolia

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Re: Arrows 101
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2019, 02:24:46 am »
I'll post up when I finish the bundle. Thanks again guys

Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Arrows 101
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2019, 09:10:35 am »
Looks great! Nice job on the sinew wrap to,  not sure mine looks that good.

Patrick
Once an Eagle Scout, always an Eagle Scout!

Missouri, where all the best wood is! Well maybe not the straightest!

Building a bow has been the most rewarding, peaceful, and frustrating things I have ever made with my own two hands!

Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: Arrows 101
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2019, 06:47:34 pm »
Looking forward to seeing the finished set.