quick arrow nock question

[alex b]

I was just wondering how you install the nock with taking the grain into account. Do you install it perpendicular or with the grain?

thanks
alex

[Jim now in Kentucky]

This will be a warm, if not hot topic. Really, a search would bring you all the answers this thread will eventually generate. You could have instant gratification by reading the many old threads!

[straitera]

I read an arrowsmith so adamant, I now try to orient my nock perendicular to the grain. As Jim above, I've never split nor damaged a wood arrow otherwise; so maybe it's just something to talk about either way.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

I cut in My nocks, so I cut across the grain. I also wrap the nocks even tho I use 11/32" shafts..

[SCATTERSHOT]

With the index with the grain. That's the way arrows are spined, so the riff, runout, what have you, is on top and bottom of the shaft.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

This is against the bow ====================

The groove would then be perpendicular to the grain.

[wooddamon1]

Always read and been told to go perpendicular to the grain.You want the stiffest part of the arrow against the riser at the shot.I've made a few dozen cedars this way and always get great flight and have never had any problems with arrows breaking or anything like that.Good luck with your arrow making,it's addictive!