Other nock materials

[Will Carothers]

Hey guys, im going get some wood for my first warbow, im gonna try to find some ipe and hickory and maybe some ash for a lighter bow for target shooting. But my question is, are there any woods i can use in the shape of the traditional horn nock? I know i could even just do selfnocks, or tip overlays, but i was thinking maybe some left over ipe, or some other really dense wood.

PS: i posted this in the English Warbows page as well, but i thought a lot of you here may have better ideas.

And i think it would work if i did it just like many "siyahs" that go onto the tip just like a horn nock, but out of wood.

[Pat B]

I don't think I'd trust wood "horn" nocks and especially on a heavy bow. Why don't you get some cow horn tips and make your own. You don't need to put them on until the bow is tillered anyway.
  Ask on the "trading Post" about the horn tips.

[PatM]

I see no reason why a wooden "horn tip" wouldn't work. People make overlays that mimic half a horn nock routinely. Is there any reason to believe that making the overlay encircle the whole tip would change the stresses?

[bubby]

i'm with Patb, especially on a war bow, that high # can be a killer, Bub

[Del the cat]

The traditional horn nock is a right pain until you have have done a few. I'd suggest a horn overlay is a great compromise, quick, easy, can me made to look a bit like the traditional thing.
Del