horn inserts i file away too much

[youngbowyer]

Hi well my next set of arrows is almost on its way . With LINEN binding thread
But want i want to prevent this time is when I add horn inserts i use sand paper to take of the exess horn. usually i accidently sand away the wood. How can I prevent doing this? using a file maybe? Btw thankyou everyone for helping me with my linen binding thread!

[Nick]

Nice to see you have made a decision on what binding to use  . Also if you happen to have a belt sander, use it for such a task. I have heard it works, but be carefull ( i lost some of my finger using one).

Nick

[youngbowyer]

i dont have any electric tools. I stay authentic.( no i dont have money to buy one:P)

[Nick]

I don't know what to tell you than keep experimenting.

[youngbowyer]

thanks anyway. Anybody else??? Is this in the Secretsoftheenglishwarbow.com?

[youngbowyer]

Nice to see you have made a decision on what binding to use  . Also if you happen to have a belt sander, use it for such a task. I have heard it works, but be carefull ( i lost some of my finger using one).

what do you actually use?

Nick

[Nick]

I use Somac because its what i have, but i will switch to a thinner substitute after this substitute.

Nick

[youngbowyer]

i meant the tools you use for the horn.

[Nick]

I use Somac because its what i have, but i will switch to a thinner substitute after this batch of arrows is made

Nick

[Nick]

No mate i have never actually made a horn reinforced arrow.

[youngbowyer]

Owh. What pound bow do yo use, and what diamer?

[Nick]

70lb English longbow (sadly not an English warbow). I don't know exactly what you mean by diametre?

[youngbowyer]

70lb English longbow (sadly not an English warbow). I don't know exactly what you mean by diametre?

sry i meant diameter. and what wood do you use for arrows!
I might get away with wrapping the arrows with my 45 pound english longbow.

[Nick]

If you meant diametre at the handle it is 30x36mm. I use american ash imported from Richard head. You will for sure get away with wrapping a nock when it is a 45 lb bow.

Nick

[Loki]

No need to add a Horn insert for arrows shot from a 45# Bow,just wrap your Linen under the Nock to strengthen it.Personally i alway's add the Horn Sliver's no matter what strength bow there intended for,it's not necessary but i like to do it.

The Horn 'Sliver's' supplied by Richard Head i find too thick and too short,it's better to buy the larger flat sections of Horn'i think he sells it..?I like the Horn to be 2" Long and 1-2mm thick,but to each his own .
Tools i use for adding the Inserts,
Japanese Saw or a Backsaw to make the cut.
These tools are good for getting a nice thin straight line as the saw only cuts one way,allthough you can buy a Jig if you want.

Araldite two part epoxy or a good quality Super Glue to bond the Horn to the wood.
24hrs drying time for the Epoxy or a couple of Hours with the super glue.

Emory Cloth to tidy up or you can use a file and sandpaper.


I also wrap thread under the Nock,you can never be too carefull!