Hey everyone,
A while ago I made myself a bow that I am well chuffed about, at Wayne Jones's site at Forest Knights
And now I finally got around to making some arrows.
Even though I already have some experience in fletching, I do not know as much as I would like about shafts materials.
Pre info, I reckon to need a 32, to 33 inch arrow ( my drawlength being 30 1/2 inches)
Thus I have a couple of questions.
1st. I am looking for some durable arrows, the types of shafts that are readily available to me are: Birch ( which I figured to be the most durable?), Poplar, Cedar( which I figured to be the least durable), northern Pine and Spruce. I was looking for some info about pro's and con's on those arrow woods. and possibly desire thicknesses.
I also understood that the thicker the shaft the less likely it is to break even if it has the same spine value as a thinner one, is that correct?
2nd. I Still need to figure out what my necessary spine strength needs to be, my bow being handmade, I have no clue on the poundage ( though I figure around 40 odd pounds) or the deflection of the handle.
So is there an easy way to determine the value you would need for the spine of your arrows.
3rd This also will be my first time inserting horn in the notches of the arrow, is there anything I need to look out for, like perhaps not making the cut into just summer or springwood, or making sure it is perpendicular to the end grain?
Yours sincerely Ruud
And if anyone would like a tutorial on this I would gladly make one in the process.
We could adjust all the faults in technique etc, while doing the aftermath with the brilliant fletchers I am sure roam this forum.
A while ago I made myself a bow that I am well chuffed about, at Wayne Jones's site at Forest Knights
And now I finally got around to making some arrows.
Even though I already have some experience in fletching, I do not know as much as I would like about shafts materials.
Pre info, I reckon to need a 32, to 33 inch arrow ( my drawlength being 30 1/2 inches)
Thus I have a couple of questions.
1st. I am looking for some durable arrows, the types of shafts that are readily available to me are: Birch ( which I figured to be the most durable?), Poplar, Cedar( which I figured to be the least durable), northern Pine and Spruce. I was looking for some info about pro's and con's on those arrow woods. and possibly desire thicknesses.
I also understood that the thicker the shaft the less likely it is to break even if it has the same spine value as a thinner one, is that correct?
2nd. I Still need to figure out what my necessary spine strength needs to be, my bow being handmade, I have no clue on the poundage ( though I figure around 40 odd pounds) or the deflection of the handle.
So is there an easy way to determine the value you would need for the spine of your arrows.
3rd This also will be my first time inserting horn in the notches of the arrow, is there anything I need to look out for, like perhaps not making the cut into just summer or springwood, or making sure it is perpendicular to the end grain?
Yours sincerely Ruud
And if anyone would like a tutorial on this I would gladly make one in the process.
We could adjust all the faults in technique etc, while doing the aftermath with the brilliant fletchers I am sure roam this forum.