how do you make self nocks?

[Ian johnson]

how do you make good sturdy self nocks that can stand up to stump shooting?

[Tim L]

Try this link  http://www.africanarcher.com/nock.html  
TFL

[SCATTERSHOT]

I cut mine with a hacksaw, then open it up with a tile saw and a chainsaw file. You can put an insert in to reinforce the nock, or wrap with thread or artificil sinew. They're pretty sturdy, but if you do break one, it's pretty much a pain to repair.      

The third arrow is a stumper, and if you make 'em cheap enough, you don't have to worry abut breakage. It's a hardware store dowel with a homemade point and scrap feathers.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

These are my first ones, but they were not too bad to do with a little help from my friends here on Trad Gang...

after reviewing the web site above, the only thing i would recommend is drilling a hole the same size as your string before cutting the arrow slot. i used a drill press and a centering jig i rigged up. then i cut into the hole with my band saw being very careful not to hit the bottom of the hole. For finish sanding i used some sticky back sand paper and a piece of Formica. It worked great! an old butter knife would work good too. i worked the shape with 120 grit, and finished her off with 220 grit....the only thing i see where i screwed up on mine was i ran the hardwood spline with the grain going the same direction of the shaft....i really don't see a problem occurring....but you should go cross grain on the spline.....i hope this is helpful....Kirk

[Shakes.602]

I use a Craftsman Scroll Saw, a small round file for cleaning up the cuts marks, and Copy the Depth, Width, etc. from a Favorite Plastic Nock. Then I wrap them with Either Dental Floss (Can Be Colored with a Sharpie Marker later),or Arty-Fishul-Sinew that can be had at the Hobby Lobby for Cheap.
  As Long as the Cut is Perpendicular to the Shaft Grain, You shouldnt have any trouble. THEN, you can whip them on yer Shootin' Buds and say "Look What I Done!"
         Good Luck to ya Buddy, You will do Fine!!

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Hey Bill,

What do you coat your wrappings with? I think i'll give that a try next time. I want to pick up some barred full length feathers and try some REAL traditional stuff...

Kirk

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Originally posted by Ian johnson:
how do you make good sturdy self nocks that can stand up to stump shooting?

How do wood arrows in general hold up to shooting stumps?  I coulg never figure out why someone would intentionally shoot a perfectly good arrow into a stump????  

[Shakes.602]

Just MinWax Poly Sealer, and if I should get some Extra Bow Wax, I wipe it on the Sinew, just to help Preserve it a Little Longer, I Hope!!
I use a Dab or 2 of Fletching Glue While I Wrap too! Sorry 'bout that.      

[Shakes.602]

Awwwww, now..........Ya gotta Break a Few Eggs to Make an Omlete, Right?
 Just think of it as a Practice Session  ALL  the way around! Accuracy for the Stump, and Building, or Re-Building the Arrows ya Fry Shooting them!!
 Just the Arc of an Arrow  I  Made with my 2 Hands is Satisfying for me!! Simple Minds, Have Simple Pleasures!  

[Jim now in Kentucky]

The point has been well taken above, that the vulnerable part of an arrow for stumping is not the nock. I have a way to deal with it too

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So you are going to leave us hanging with that one bro????? how do you deal with it my-man?

Kirk

[SCATTERSHOT]

Kirkll, nice nocks. Your spline is oriented correctly, it's the groove that should be perpendicular to the grain, and yours are.

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Had me worried there Scatter shot....thanx Bro! i'll shoot these things with less anxiety now....

Kirk