When I used aluminum arrows I would heat the nocks with a lighter then grab them with pliars. USUALLY it would break the bond between shaft and nock and they’d pop right off. I don’t think you’d have a problem doing the same with wood arrows as you don’t have to get them very hot. Then again…I’ve NEVER done that with wood arrows, so maybe it’s not such a good idea. 😆

Why not just build up the serving material on your bowstring to accomodate the nock width?

i have used the heat method only i use a propane torch i simply have the torch setting on a table heat the nock up by getting it close to the flame and spinning it and simply pop it off with a pair of pliers

I agree with 6arrows. Works for me, just be careful. Had a piece of that hot plastic pop off into the web of my hand once and burned really deep. Sucker stuck to me. Got a visible reminder to keep my head where my hands are. Works good if your careful. Some say that you can dip the nock into boiling water and pull them off. Dunno. Since I burned some feathers in the kitchen once, 20 yrs. ago, I still ain’t allowed to take arrows into the kitchen.:lol:

Traditional nocks were not built to snap on the string. Modern snap nocks completely detract from a good set of wood arrows. If you want your nock to hold on the string yet still look like a traditional nock, simply hold the nock in front of a hot tea kettle or dip it in boiling water for a few seconds and simply pinch it a bit. Best way to remove a nock from a wood arrow is with a knife and carefully and slowly cut it off. Be careful not to slice too much into the shaft.