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oak dowels???

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sakimoto:
Greetings,
Can oak dowels be used for making arrows? I noticed that at the true value hardware store in my area. The oak dowels are nice an straight, or they can be straightened out very easy with some heat. They also sand very nice and take a stain very well. I usually make arrows out of cedar because it is light. I notice that the oak dowels are heavy. Does anyone have any experience with this type of arrows? Any information will be appreciated.
 ;D sakimoto

Parnell:
I've used them and they certainly work, but, my opinion is that they are sluggish compared to the bamboo arrows I've made of equal weight.  I'm not spining arrows, still have to get that figured out.

Pat B:
Oak should work fine for arrows if you choose not only straight dowels but ideal grain. Other wood dowel options would probably work better, like ramin, birch or poplar but remember all of these dowels are made for doweling and not for arrow making. Good inspection of any store bought dowels is necessary to get decent arrows...but many good arrows have been made from store bought dowel stock.

mullet:
 Like Pat said, and pay close attention to grain run out. Not worth an arrow breaking and going in your arm.

nugget:
I have used oak dowells for many arrows.Mostly kids arows. If you pay attention to the grain they will make durable shaft material.

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