bamboo arrows/antler nocks

ozarkcherrybow1 · January 01, 2009, 08:06:00 PM

Put these together over the holiday-

tonkin boo I picked up at ojam, antler nocks, feathers from the St. Judes auction, and copperhead crest. Finish is a dye with 6 coats of tru oil. Can't wait to put them to use......Terry

Dave Bowers · January 01, 2009, 09:18:00 PM

Very nice, I like that stain.

Chris Surtees · January 02, 2009, 03:52:00 AM

Great looking arrows

Can you post some close ups of your cresting and fletches?

Thanks

barebow17 · January 02, 2009, 04:56:00 AM

WOW.THOSE ARE NICE.

stringstretcher · January 02, 2009, 07:56:00 AM

Great looking arrows

wingnut · January 02, 2009, 08:25:00 AM

Pretty arrows, nice work Terry!!

Mike

Aeronut · January 02, 2009, 07:42:00 PM

Good job Terry. Close up pictures please.

Dennis

ozarkcherrybow1 · January 02, 2009, 11:03:00 PM

Thanks for the comments guys. My camera kinda stinks, but here are some more pics......

I have about 36 hours invested in these, but they sure fly nice!
Terry

Chris Surtees · January 02, 2009, 11:04:00 PM

sdpeb1 · January 02, 2009, 11:58:00 PM

wow very nice. I'm getting ready to start some wood arrow. Can you tell me the characteristics of bamboo? Can you buy bambo shafts? thanks

ozarkcherrybow1 · January 03, 2009, 10:44:00 PM

The biggest advantage of cane/bamboo is that the spine does'nt seem to matter much. They can be shot out of a variety of bows at different weight and amount of center shot, and they seem to fly great. This is a big advantage to those with multiple bows! The other advantage is that they are about the toughest arrow material I have ever experienced.
They are not for the impatient, it takes alot of time and patience to make a nice set of them. I highly recomend giving cane or bamboo a try, you will not regret it, I promise....Terry

nchunter · January 05, 2009, 02:29:00 PM

How'd you make those antler nocks, Terry? Do they "snap on" the string, or do you have to shoot them split finger to hold the arrow on the string?

I make cane arrows, but have resorted to plastic nocks because I shoot 3-under and need a snap-on nock. I have plenty of shed antlers though!

ozarkcherrybow1 · January 05, 2009, 09:42:00 PM

You can make them to work any way you want. If ya want a snap-on, just drill a hole at the end of the slot you cut. Make the slot a little smaller and wala you have a snap on. Antler nocks are fun to make, and you can do anything with them that has been done to plastic.
The way that I make them, all you need is a metal file and a small vice. Place the tip into the vise and round out the insert part first. Make sure you keep this part centered in the tine. Once you get this part done, simply cut the nock down to your desired length. I like to cut in the slot using a "blank" of cane mounted in a clamp. Those round hack saw blades made for cutting tile works great.
Terry

ozy clint · January 05, 2009, 10:08:00 PM

ozark, sure hope you take plenty of game with them. you deserve it. good luck

ozarkcherrybow1 · January 05, 2009, 10:48:00 PM

Thanks ozy, I have alot of fun making this stuff, but I have yet to get my first tradition kill. It is not from the lack of trying though! I guess it takes a better hunter than I. Persistance will pay off someday.....Terry

pronghorn23 · January 06, 2009, 12:04:00 AM

Those arrows are simply awesome and a true inspiration. I don't know what else to say..

nchunter · January 06, 2009, 10:21:00 AM

"I like to cut in the slot using a "blank" of cane mounted in a clamp."

I don't understand that part: are you saying that you file out the insert section, glue it into some cane, and then shape the rest of the nock around the cane?

A photo How-To of making antler nocks sure would be welcome!

NorthernCaliforniaHunter · January 06, 2009, 10:49:00 AM

Beautiful work!

ozarkcherrybow1 · January 06, 2009, 10:18:00 PM

Thanks guys. NChunter, give me a few days and watch out for a build along. I've never did one before, but I will see if I can pull it off....Terry