For those of you that make self arrows. How do you shape your nocks? do you just sand them to shape, or ???
I am going to try to put some self nocks on my new set of arrow and was looking for some advice. I really like Nirk Nocks and would like to try and make self nocks similar to those.
Thanks in advance!
Daniel
I use small files to shape, and then sand paper to final shape. For my first one, I kept a knock close by for reference.
I use some hacksaw blades taped together to get my throat roughed out.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c20/992life/primitive%20arrows/IMG_1843.jpg)
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c20/992life/primitive%20arrows/IMG_1023.jpg)
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c20/992life/primitive%20arrows/IMG_0589.jpg)
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c20/992life/primitive%20arrows/IMG_0474.jpg)
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c20/992life/primitive%20arrows/DSC00006.jpg)
Inside and outside of the nocks I use a variety of small files and then finish the outside profile with 220 grit sandpaper on a hand sanding block.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/GreyTaylor/sa5.jpg)
Guy
I make the initial cut with a hacksaw blade on the full diameter shaft. Then taper the shaft with the point taper end of a taper tool, and finish the cut with a tile blade in a hacksaw frame, and a chainsaw file. The taper is not to full depth, maybe 1/2" or so. then sand and finish. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/scattershot/IMGP1999.jpg)
these are actually a little thin.
I make my initial cut with a band saw then shape the nock with a thin bladed knife and sand paper. When I get the opening right I remove all sharp edges and relieve the bottom edges for the string with a small rat tail file.
Be sure to put a good wrap just below the nock or reinforce it with a spline. Pat
Thanks for the information!
I used a Nifty Nocker to cut the slot for the inserts and glued the inserts in. Filed the excess wood off the inserts, and sanded off the mess I made with the glue. I used the Nifty Nocker to rough cut the string grove. Unfortunately I was unable to get my set of small files back from a friend, so I will have to wait until next Sat to do some more work on the arrows. :mad:
Have a great week! :cool:
Dan