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Offline aero86

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nock cutting..
« on: February 07, 2010, 11:54:14 am »
i dont know how you guys do it.  but i was looking for small round files today at home depot, while picking up a few packages of bamboo..(hehe), and the sets were 10 and 16.  while not bad, i just couldnt justify that price for just the one file.  so anyways, i just happen to go through the tile section and i found a tile hacksaw blade.  i dont remember the size, but there were only two sizes, its the longer one.  its a round blade that fits a regular hack saw. i should have kept the packaging for the size.  but anyways, it cuts the nock perfect for my string.  just thought id share.  and it was only like 4 dollars. 
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Offline Justin Snyder

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Re: nock cutting..
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2010, 12:31:46 pm »
Go down to the power equipment section and look by the chainsaws. A chain sharpening file works great and isn't too expensive, it is what I have used from day one.
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Re: nock cutting..
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2010, 01:08:38 pm »
I use a Chainsaw File for Bow Tip Nocks...but I have had mixed results on Arrows...too big a Slot for a 14 strand 2 ply String....I use Hacksaw Blades taped together...but I have tried the round Cable Saw Blade that Aero is talking about...they work good for Arrow Nocks...and they stay clean better than a Chainsaw File does....JMO
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Offline DanaM

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Re: nock cutting..
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2010, 01:24:52 pm »
Band saw, a drill bit, and sand paper, guess I'm lazy when it comes to cutting nocks :o
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Offline Pat B

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Re: nock cutting..
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2010, 01:26:50 pm »
These are my arrow making tools. As you can see I also have a ceramic saw blade set in an osage handle. I have use it some but not too much.
 Generally I will just make a single bandsaw cut and open and shape it with a thin blade knife and sand paper. I use the needle file to relieve the sharp edges to protect the bow string at full draw.

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Offline Justin Snyder

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Re: nock cutting..
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2010, 02:03:22 pm »
OOPs, I didn't notice this was in the arrow section. I assumed you were talking about string nocks because you were talking files. I made a simple jig that the arrow fits in. I run it across my table saw and it cuts the arrow nocks to depth and width in one pass.
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Re: nock cutting..
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2010, 02:05:32 pm »
Now that is thinking...but I can visualize it better with.......Pictures.......... :P
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Offline Hillbilly

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Re: nock cutting..
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2010, 02:22:19 pm »
I cut a slot with a hacksaw or bandsaw, then round it out with a small round rasp like the one second from the bottom in Pat's pic.
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Offline jb.68

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Re: nock cutting..
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2010, 07:13:00 pm »
This works quite well.
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Re: nock cutting..
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2010, 07:24:31 pm »
Yep...that would work great on POC...or Hardwood Dowels...but I beleive that on Boo or Cane...it may not be soo good as a Hand Tool
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Offline Bushbow

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Re: nock cutting..
« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2010, 10:18:09 pm »
I use a sharp knife for two opposing 45 degree cuts, so the end of the arrow is a vee. This reveals he pith which is centered. A folded piece of sandpaper (of file rasp etc.) deepens the nock.
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Offline jb.68

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« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2010, 05:56:33 pm »
Quote from: El Destructo on February 07, 2010, 07:24:31 pm
Yep...that would work great on POC...or Hardwood Dowels...but I beleive that on Boo or Cane...it may not be soo good as a Hand Tool

Ahh yeh well as you can guess, I completely missed the Bamboo reference there.. My apologies.  ;)

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Offline PeteC

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Re: nock cutting..
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2010, 08:46:58 pm »
IMHO,the best tool for cutting arrow nocks is a ceramic saw.You can get one  at Lowe's for less than 10 bucks.It looks like a coping saw with a rough, round "blade". God Bless
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Offline aero86

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« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2010, 09:21:10 pm »
thats what i got petec and i love it!
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Offline Pat B

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« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2010, 09:27:07 pm »
That's the bottom tool in the pic I posted.
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