Nock buildup

[dane lund]

OK, I'm about to finish the tiller on a nice Oregon Ash from Carson @ Echo.  I'd like to do a contrasting build up on the nocks with a nice piece of Koa, or Cherry.

Never done one before, so can y'all give me a little advice? Read tutorial!

Thanks in advance.

[Weylin]

Check out this build along that Gordon did. It is full of invaluable info and is really well done. He shows how to put on tip overlays. I think he says to use epoxy for the glue but I would recommend a gel superglue, that's what Gordon uses now as well. Look forward to seeing your bow.

[Pat B]

Make all glue surfaces smooth and well mated. pre-shape the limb end of the overlay(not tip end) so it fades to nothing on the limb. This makes it easy to get a smooth transition for looks and ease of stringing.  I use either gel super glue or TBIII for overlays and wrap with rubber bands.

[Crogacht]

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,3895.0.html

Here's that link.

EDIT: Must... not... hijack...

[dane lund]

Thanks so much guys...... This is exactly what I needed!!!!!!

[Weylin]

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,3895.0.html

Here's that link.

EDIT: Must... not... hijack...

Uh...yeah. thanks for actually putting up the link that I was talking about. 

[Wooden Spring]

This is how I do it....

[dane lund]

Ok, I've decided on either ERC or Ebony.  I know that Ebony is very oily, will TBIII work OK on either one, or should I use epoxy?

[Pat B]

ERC is probably too soft for an effective tip overlay.    Sand the ebony and glue it down. The glue should stick to the "new" sanded wood.

[Weylin]

never had a problem with ebony. It makes a nice overlay. I've fallen for horn though. It's tough to beat.