Hafting

[Pat B]

Matt, I cut the slot for the self nock and the point the same direction. I really don't think it matters.

[Matt G.]

Thanks guys ! I ended up going longways with the oblonged part. Hope to start getting it set done time this week.

Pat it ended up opposite of the nock.

[Pat B]

Matt, are you testing for the stiff side of the shaft? That side should go against the bow.

[Matt G.]

I sure do Pat. Leaf scars on top and bottom and stiff side against the bow. Thanks for looking out for me. 

[JackCrafty]

This is how I cut a notch with a stone tool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP6yWJx0de0

[Matt G.]

Got it hafted. Still need to deal the sinew after it cures. Feel free to critique it! 
A special thanks to Charlie Pat and Eddie!!!

[JackCrafty]

Got a side view? 

[Matt G.]

I'll get one when I get home from work.

[artcher1]

Good looking head and hafting job Matt. What will you be shooting it in?      Art

[IdahoMatt]

Nice job Matt did you use any hide glue or just sinew?

[Matt G.]

Here's the pics from the sides




I traded for the head and I'll be shooting out of my Hill bow and my Bamboo and Ipe bow from Stringstretcher. Hopefully into a deer. I haven't sealed the sinew yet incase I needed to change it or add more plus I want the wrap to dry completely. It's a pretty smooth transition from stone to shaft.
Let me know what you all think. Thank you!

[JackCrafty]

Perfect! 

[Matt G.]

Thank you Jackcrafty! It spins like a top. Last question. Should I seal the pitch along with the sinew wrap?

[JackCrafty]

Sealing the whole thing is a  good tactic but you have to be careful if you seal it with something that will melt easily (like in a hot car) and get really sticky.  I prefer to seal with beeswax or lanolin when I'm using primitive materials

I also seal with pitch varnish (PatB's formula) but only in cool weather.