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How Korean Bamboo Arrows are made
Bushbow:
You may find this interesting. It is way more complicated than my current method, but I thought it was interesting. Doe anyone make them like this?
koreanarchery.org/index.php?option.=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=80
Link w/pictures
bambooarrow.com/.arrow.html
stringstretcher:
If you are using Tonkin cane, you can do like they make them. Tonkin is a lot thicker wall and will stand some sanding on the nodes and in between. Using other cane native to our area, you can not sand them like that because most of the walls are too thin and will break. As for the fish glue,,,,not a chance......lol. And I am not real sure what that is they use to wrap the points and nock, but I sure you will not find it here in the usa.
markinengland:
Nocks and points are wrapped first with sinew/glue and then with thin paper/glue.
Hillbilly:
--- Quote from: stringstretcher on January 31, 2010, 10:29:44 am ---If you are using Tonkin cane, you can do like they make them. Tonkin is a lot thicker wall and will stand some sanding on the nodes and in between. Using other cane native to our area, you can not sand them like that because most of the walls are too thin and will break. As for the fish glue,,,,not a chance......lol. And I am not real sure what that is they use to wrap the points and nock, but I sure you will not find it here in the usa.
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I'll have to respectfully disagree from my experience so far. I've made loads of arrows from native cane with the nodes worked down completely smooth, and so far, I've never broken even one. Shot them into trees, rocks, critters, and they just keep going. I can break a dozen cedar arrows at one 3D shoot, seems like, but that cane is tough. I find native cane to be stronger and harder to break than Tonkin, myself.
El Destructo:
this is a good Video on making a Korean Arrow...just forward in 58 seconds...if you can't wait...and for those interested in Asian Bow Making...watch the first Video and this one.......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93EoM77bCVc
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