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crumrw:
Hey guys,

Never made arrows before but I think  I'm gonna give it a try.  I'm down in Austin, TX and there is a lot of golden rod bamboo around here.  If I find some dead stalks that already are dried can I use them or do I need to cut fresh stalks and let them dry in a bundle?  Also, for fletching, how can you tell left wing from right wing feathers and which do you use?  I'm sure these questions have been ansered before, but I've read a lot of threads on here and still am a little confused.

Thanks,
Rick

Pat B:
You want to cut whatever arrow stock you use fresh, whether it be cane or hardwood shoots. If it is dead, fungi has already invaded it and is eating as we speak. ;D
   It doesn't matter whether you use right or left wing feathers as long as you use the same side on each arrow. If you mix right and left on the same arrow it will not fly correctly. If you fletch 2 arrows, one with right and the other left, everything else being equal, both arrows should fly similarly. One will rotate one direction and the other the opposite though.

whitewoodshunter:
Cut fresh ( live ) shafts and let them season awhile, remove the bark and let season awhile longer, straiten, finish and fletch.

huntertrapper:
like said dont use dead ones. though if its dry down there i guessa ya never know till ya try it. but id cut the fresh ones and season em.

crumrw:
ok thanks guys.  My questions have been answered but don't be surprised when I come back for more!! hehe

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