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horn inserts i file away too much

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youngbowyer:
thankyou loki, you helped me a lot.
I always put horn inserts in for the look and also so my arrows will last long!
Just a couple of questions(that's what i am known for, my questions:P)
When you put in the horn do you file away the exess horn or do you saw it away?
I have all those tools except a bandsaw. Thanks!!

Loki:
I dont have a Bandsaw either,it's a hand held Backsaw  ;D.
I use Emery Cloth to remove the excess horn and to shape the top of the arrow,it chew's through wood!

mole:
How do you guys get your horn inserts?  Do you just buy a cow horn and saw it into strips?  How do you get it close to right thickness?

Thanks,
John

youngbowyer:

--- Quote from: mole on December 09, 2008, 05:24:32 pm ---How do you guys get your horn inserts?  Do you just buy a cow horn and saw it into strips?  How do you get it close to right thickness?
 Start another topic!!! kidding.
I import mine from england. www.thelongbowshop.com they sell horn inserts that are allready cut in strips thats are 1.2 inches wide and they are 3.2 inches long and 3 millimeters thick. They ship anywhere in the world! Just choose the currencey on the box in the left. Hope this helps!
Tom

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mole:
Thanks for the info youngbowyer.  That place is out of stock and when I inquired by e-mail (recieved a reply in about half an hour) he stated that he'd be out of stock for a few weeks.  Anyone have any sources hidden away?

Thanks,
John

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