Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: stringstretcher on October 23, 2012, 07:28:28 am
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What type of wood do you use to make self nocks for you cane/bamboo arrows. Not just a plug, but actual self nocks made and inserted?
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I just glued a hard wood plug in mine and then cut the knock. You can just use the shaft itself but the 2 edges are hard on your serveing and string.
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I ordered some of the bone and horn insert type nocks from 3Rivers. A bit expensive, I'll admit, but they work very well and look the part.
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i use hickory and osage
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The pics don't show it , but I just glue in bamboo skewers and cut the nock. Wrap it with sinew and they work fine for me. Josh
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That's the way I do it too Gun Doc.Works great.
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I don't even add a plug anymore I just cut the self nock and add a sinew wrap. I think Mullet has the horn nocks break on him. Charlie, any good hardwood will work for self nock just pay attention to the grain.
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I do like Pat. No plugs, just cut the nock into the shaft and wrap it. Haven't had a problem yet.
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I was watching the Making the Korean Bamboo arrows dvd, and it mentioned that they use a wood call bush wood. I did a search on it and I think it is what is called the dwarf Korean Lilac. They claimed they had never seen a broken or busted nock from this wood. And ideas?
And thanks for the replies guys as the way most of you have or are doing it is also how I have done mine, but am looking to expand my horizon by making self nocks and inserting them into the back of the cane. I know of a couple of people that do it this way, and they look great and function very well.
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Is it really a self nock if you add anything ?
If I was going to add something to a bamboo arrow for a nock it would be horn or Ebony !
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Yep! Pat saw my arm get slapped not once but 3 times. I didn't want to shoot anymore.
I just cut a slot in the cane, also. I get it real smooth and then dip in in Super Glue.
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Well for lack of better names Buckey, if I put a plug in the end of my cane, and let it extent out past the end of the cane, cut a slot in it for my bow string, I still call it a self nock. Unless there is something different that I would need to refer to it as?
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I glued my plugs in even then cut the knocks.
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As son as I pick up my new glasses this afternoon I'll post some pictures.
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Thanks Eddie. This is another reason for asking, as I have read way too many incidents of bone, horn, and other materials being too brittle and failing. I will stick with a good hard wood, once I decide on what I will be using. I know that boxwood roots are extremely hard as they used it for mallet heads.
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try some of that poplar Charles.it might workout.you won't know until you try buddy.
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Already in the making my friend. 8)
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Here's some horn nocks and wooden ones.
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Great looking nocks Eddie.
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The throat of the nock ends in a node. A few wraps of sinew,and it's done. If I have a good shaft that does'nt work out that way,I plug it with a piece of privet,then cut and shape the nock,then sinew. Still simple. JMHO God Bless