Nock Jig

[huntwithastick]

I want to have a jig made, but am not sure who to talk to - machinist, etc.  I want a jig that will tighten against the limb tips and has grooves for my round file to ride in while filing the string grooves.  This will provide repeatable accuracy from bow to bow.  What I need to know is what kind of machinist/machine shop should I talk to?  What kind of material (obviously steel of some sort) and what kind of rockwell to prevent the file from damaging it over time, etc.  Do any of you know of a jig already in production?  Thanks for any suggestions.

[huntwithastick]

Meant to say string groove jig!

[bjansen]

Do a search for "hows its made- traditional bows" on the internet.  You will see Rodney Wright's build and he uses some form of metal jig. Also he makes it look simple as can be and builds a sweet bow.  

I think I would try to make one out of phenolic pieces and holding it in place  (or clamp in on the limb) and you file away.  Show us what you come up with!

[Teagus]

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=001651;p=1

Link to marty's bow tip post.

[carver]

rodney wright told me it's a jig for sharpening chainsaws.  available where you get chainsaws.

nocks get to be pretty easy, though:  mark your lines, score well with a knife, and then file them out.

[bjansen]

Thats where I saw that jig he used before...I knew it looked familiar but I just couldnt put my finger on it.

[Apex Predator]

The little ig I made is more for marking the perfect lines, not actually cutting.