What size router bit do you use to cut in self nocks.?
Two hack saw blades, then sand paper.
The ones ive dont have been with hard wood shafts so i didnt need footing. I used ash shafts. I cut the nocks with 2 pices of hacksaw blade as Caughtnadhobble then shaped with a little Nicholson file set I Picked up at lowes. It was a good investment for making self nocks theres all sizes and shapes in a little clear plastic folder for around $12. With the little flat, and rat tail files I was actually able to make self nocks that click onto the string. I then cleaned them up with fine sandpaper
I tried a router once. It was a mess. Slow and easy is the way to go. hand tools are what you need.
Band saw kerf, then three hacksaw blades taped together (guess I use a big string), then if needed small file as above, and then fine sandpaper.
Also check out Nifty Nocker
I am guessing that drilling a hole where the bottom of the nock will end up and then sawing up to it, that will guide you and also give you a rounded bottom.
ChuckC
I make a single band saw cut and open it to fit the string with a thin bladed knife and sand paper folded over and over again until the slot is the right size.
Double hack saw blade, Samll rat tail file, emery boards, sand paper worked well for me.
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If you are careful sanding you can get a real custom fit that snaps on to your string and will not fall off without a tap. You really have to go slow and keep the throat narrower than the base.
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Line up the fence on the band saw so the first cut is a little bit off center, then rotate shaft 180 degrees and make second cut, then finish with round file and sand paper. This way the slot will be dead center. Bue--.
I appreciate everyone's suggestions and I have used just about all of them.
I am still looking for the router bit size that is used when cutting a nock. I read it somewhere and can't remember what size it is.
Why make it more difficult than it has to be.
I've worked with routers for a long time (cabinet shop) and can honestly tell you routers cut quick AND where you don't want them to if your workpiece is not held rigidly. That means constructing a jig to hold both your shafts securely AND guide your router. Just sayin'.
Your router bit size would be determined by your string diameter.
I have a stationary scroll saw that works great with a great deal of control, however I'm using hardwood vs cedar allowing slower cut . Folded sandpaper does the rest. A pilot hole would be more trouble than it's worth especially with ash that I use.
I too have worked with routers for 30+ years and agree with iohkus. If you do want to go this route, I would suggest a table-mounted router with a guide/fence to move the shaft into the bit. Straight bit, probably spiral, a little smaller than your string.
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I have a small jig made for self nocks and a round hack saw blade....
It worked real well, I got it from one of the Trad. Archery suppliers, Don't remember which one...
Still looking for the router but size.