self nock ?

[daniel]

"If you will notice on historical primitive arrows the arrow nock was usually shallow and with a loose fit"
"snap fits are recent innovations"

desagree Pat B; Turkish, Tartar, Indian, Chinesse arrows, all have snap type nocks;

[Marc St Louis]

Used to make mine shallow but have come to prefer 1/2" deep and a snug fit.

[Hillbilly]

Daniel, I think Pat was referring to Native American arrows. Many of those had shallow, loose nocks because they were shaot with a pinch grip-the bow was drawn by pulling on the arrow as much as the string so there's little chance of it slipping off.

[Pat B]

Danial, I stand corrected! But like Hillbilly said I was referring to NA archery. Most everything in archery today from snap nocks to overdraws to compound bows came from ancient cultures. There are very few new ideas today. Its all been done before.
  I still prefer a deeper, loose fitting nock.     Pat

[George Tsoukalas]

Mine fit snugly enough t stay on but yet drop off with a slight tap. Mine are 3/8 in deep. For consistency I wrapped some masking tape at that distance around a finished nail and use it as a gauge.  More info on my site. Jawge
http://mysite.verizon.net/georgeandjoni/

[keekeerun]

thanks again for all the info guys.  I shot my rose shoot today for the first time, it was a little stiff so I sanded the center and now it shoots where I look. I should be set up soon to send some pictures. JAWGE I'll send ya one to. Its so neat to make your own arrow and stone point, and have them shoot good.