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Hemlock for arrows?
Mangeur de lard:
I never used hemlock for shafting but its a wood known for taking all sorts of twists and cups as it dries. On the other hand, its strong and light and rot resistant. Just keep an eye out for their straightness.
good luck
Matthieu
Diligence:
These ones are dead dry right now and are "arrow" straight.
Just broke off a self nock this afternoon. I was in a hurry to shoot some of my new arrows I made, and I don't have any good fletching left so I ended up shooting a two fletch (duct tape) arrow without nock wrappings....and sure enough, it sheared off about 7" of arrow....still shot forward fine, but wrecked the arrow.
So, jury is still out on the suitability of Hemlock for arrows.
D
Jim Davis:
My experience with hemlock for other uses is that it is pretty brittle. I would think it dangerous to the shooter.
Reparrow man
Ohio John:
I recently aquired some very old hemlock boards and was going to make arrows of it. I dont see why its any more dangerous than cedar.
richpierce:
Hemlock splinters easily. Not all conifers are alike- at all. Be careful
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