Let's see those selfnocks/Primitive arrows.

[vtmtnman]

Building arrows and wanted some ideas on different ways to make self nocks.

Here's one that I came up with on a piece of Surewood shafting(Obviously it's lacking the sinew wrap)-

 

 

 

I like the flat spot for the fingers to sit in.

Let's see some more ideas/styles.

[Longbowshortarrows]

Carved out that way or steamed back?
I'll try one both ways.


An extra string in the hip pocket could save a hunt and make the day.

[vtmtnman]

I did it on my beltsander.

[SCATTERSHOT]

     

Here are a couple of ways to do it. The first one is just wrapped with dental floss, and the second is reinforced with a spline of hardwood. In this case, I think it's rosewood.

[vtmtnman]

Yeah I seen the hardwood inserts..those look lke work but a real nice detail.

[Grey Taylor]

The picture is a little overexposed but here is how I do them with a horn insert.

 

Guy

[Keefer]

Rich,
  Great job ..I always wanted to try my hands at making a set...They look sharp!