problem with feathers cutting my hand when shooting

[sailordad]

1mm might and might not affect it
however on another site where he has this exact same topic posted
some one suggested he move it .25",that will definatly afect the arrows flight from the bow
that is why i responded on this site the way i did

[AndrewS]

I said it is the nock, cause I have wrapped all my flechtings, so that the feather keel can't cut in my hand. I have these problem, if I nocked to low (that happens some times because I'm shooting without nockpoint).

[Del the cat]

I had exactly the same prob for years, until someone explained to raise the nock a whisker, it just means the arrow leaves the bow with it's tail slighty high so it misses your hand. (It soon straigtens up) It's good to know that after 30 odd years we can still learn.
I'd previously solved the problem by using an old leather glove with the fingers and thumb cut off except for about 1/2" and a nice load of wax melted onto the knuckle.. it looks pretty good too, sort of rugged...ok the rhinstones are a bit kisch and maybe I should loose the Fedora?
Del

[El Destructo]

Del..........ain't nuthin wrong with a Fedora...........

and raising the Nocking Point an eighth of an inch makes a world of difference too...

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[colejack3]

hey  nice buck.   Ya Im going to put on a glove.   Also If its raining outside would it be ok for me to add the finish in the garage? Or would I be locking in to much mousture?

[El Destructo]

Thanks....just got Him back from the Taxidermist two weeks ago....He looks good on My Bedroom Wall......

If your wood is dry....straight out of an Air Conditioned House ...or Hot Box...the Moisture in the Air out in the Garage will not Hurt the Bow...the Finish will dry in 30 minutes to an hour....go for it...JMO

[George Tsoukalas]

Skyve and wrap the leading edge. Should be fine. If it were a nock point issue the arrow would bounce of your hand and then you'd really shoot off your knuckle. Jawge

[AncientArcher76]

I think some info above is correct not for every bow u need a rest I love shhooting off of my hand so to speak make some adjustments is the cock vein running directly over your hand also as mention simply try raising the arrow up or dropping ur hand slightly.  When in doubt then Id put a simple rest.  Post some pics

Russ

[colejack3]

Wait so how much should I move the nocking point up from where the arrow usually should go. Like if I have the arrow exactly straight from the arrows nock to my knuckle how much do I need to move up the arrow nock?

[El Destructo]

I set my nocking point 1/4" higher in the rear...them watch the way they fly...and hit...to see if they are hitting tail high or not...usually end up between 1/8" to 1/4" high at the nock when finished...but I am here to tell you...and the guys at Twin Oaks can attest to it....There is No Surer Way to Prevent This...Than to Make Sure that there are No Sharp Edges Showing on the Leading Edge...I about tore a Hole all the way to my Knuckle 2 years ago there...with a set of Arrows that I did not Gnurl and wrap the edge of the Feathers...and let me tell you...shooting the Course with a torn up Hand was no Fun....Pappy showed Me what to do...and no problems since....good luck...and sorry about the Rambling...too many night shifts...and no time off....