Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: aero86 on February 07, 2010, 11:54:14 am
-
i dont know how you guys do it. but i was looking for small round files today at home depot, while picking up a few packages of bamboo..(hehe), and the sets were 10 and 16. while not bad, i just couldnt justify that price for just the one file. so anyways, i just happen to go through the tile section and i found a tile hacksaw blade. i dont remember the size, but there were only two sizes, its the longer one. its a round blade that fits a regular hack saw. i should have kept the packaging for the size. but anyways, it cuts the nock perfect for my string. just thought id share. and it was only like 4 dollars.
-
Go down to the power equipment section and look by the chainsaws. A chain sharpening file works great and isn't too expensive, it is what I have used from day one.
-
I use a Chainsaw File for Bow Tip Nocks...but I have had mixed results on Arrows...too big a Slot for a 14 strand 2 ply String....I use Hacksaw Blades taped together...but I have tried the round Cable Saw Blade that Aero is talking about...they work good for Arrow Nocks...and they stay clean better than a Chainsaw File does....JMO
-
Band saw, a drill bit, and sand paper, guess I'm lazy when it comes to cutting nocks :o
-
These are my arrow making tools. As you can see I also have a ceramic saw blade set in an osage handle. I have use it some but not too much.
Generally I will just make a single bandsaw cut and open and shape it with a thin blade knife and sand paper. I use the needle file to relieve the sharp edges to protect the bow string at full draw.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/primitive%20archer/arrowmakingtools001.jpg)
-
OOPs, I didn't notice this was in the arrow section. I assumed you were talking about string nocks because you were talking files. I made a simple jig that the arrow fits in. I run it across my table saw and it cuts the arrow nocks to depth and width in one pass.
-
Now that is thinking...but I can visualize it better with.......Pictures.......... :P
-
I cut a slot with a hacksaw or bandsaw, then round it out with a small round rasp like the one second from the bottom in Pat's pic.
-
This works quite well.
(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s67/jb-68/th_MOV00436-1.jpg) (http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s67/jb-68/?action=view¤t=MOV00436-1.flv)
-
Yep...that would work great on POC...or Hardwood Dowels...but I beleive that on Boo or Cane...it may not be soo good as a Hand Tool
-
I use a sharp knife for two opposing 45 degree cuts, so the end of the arrow is a vee. This reveals he pith which is centered. A folded piece of sandpaper (of file rasp etc.) deepens the nock.
-
Yep...that would work great on POC...or Hardwood Dowels...but I beleive that on Boo or Cane...it may not be soo good as a Hand Tool
Ahh yeh well as you can guess, I completely missed the Bamboo reference there.. My apologies. ;)
jb
-
IMHO,the best tool for cutting arrow nocks is a ceramic saw.You can get one at Lowe's for less than 10 bucks.It looks like a coping saw with a rough, round "blade". God Bless
-
thats what i got petec and i love it!
-
That's the bottom tool in the pic I posted.