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Flight characteristics of Bamboo Arrows
zeNBowyer:
I wasn't sure about the orientation of the tapered end of bamboo when I started, neither could I find that information, the end seemed too small for nocks, but again I am constantly suprised at the strength and qualities of bamboo,
I made up a half dozen with large dia toward the broadhead, used hot glue for broadheads (artificial pitch I guess),
these arrows shot wonderfully, and as accurate as any of my arrows, certainly much more beautiful to look at:)
recurve shooter:
fat end is for point. works for weight FOC and the natural taper serves for less drag uppon entering an animal. think about it, the fat end punches the hole, and the rest of the arrow is pulled through a hole that is bigger than the shaft itself is. ;D ;D ;D
man that sounded smart for someone who has yet to make a successfull arrow. O:)
scattershot:
Large end at the point. Try to make your nock at a node, for strength, and wrap them with thread or sinew.
zeNBowyer:
Decided to try some adapters for my bamboo target arrows, seeing how they fascillitate arrow tuning, wasn't sure if I could taper a bamboo arrow and use a conventional socket type adapter, seeing how the strength of the bamboo is on the outside with a weak core (if any core at all), but after reinforcing the center of the shaft they seem quite adequate, we'll see how they fare on the target here shortly
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zeNBowyer:
Shot some of these into a log, had to use a lot of force to pull them out-points performed well, nothing seperated or broke, pretty hardy stuff:)
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