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stringstretcher:
I have read a lot of post about people sorting cane shafts by spine before they do anything.  How or what method do you use to sort cane that has not been straightened or at least somewhat straight?  Do you do this by feel or is there another to do it?

Pat B:
Charlie, I bundle cane as I cut them. No rhyme or reason. When I'm ready to make arrows I pick canes that are similar in size and go from there. I only spine cane arrows to find the stiff side. Other than that when deciding which will be hunting arrows the arrows that fly the best are chosen and I try to match weight for the 3 or 4 that will be in my hunting quiver.

stringstretcher:
Thanks Pat.  Yea I can spine my arrows and have a testor that is quite effective on spineing.  I used to make a lot of arrows for professional shooters and myself and know a thing or two about spine.  But I keep reading that people sort their cane by spine before they do anything, and was just wondering why.  I spent a few years working with Olympic shooters and have a good sense of what spine is and does.  I still spine each and every arrow I make for anyone,  but was just courious about the spineing before you straighten them to use a spine tester.  I know, I know,,,,taking this too far,,,,but thats the competive side of my arrow work taking over.

Pat B:
especially with cane it would be difficult to spine before straightening.

stringstretcher:
That's my thoughts......maybe I just read it wrong

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