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Offline AncientArcher76

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My first few arrows
« on: April 12, 2010, 06:03:54 pm »
Hi guys wanted to share a picture of a few arrows I made and gave to my brother inlaw in exchange for an alaska saw mill and a grove of black locust....I love how the arrows turned out everything was hand made like the stone tips!  He really liked them too and knew there were a lot of time involved.  Thanks guys for looking

Russell

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Re: My first few arrows
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2010, 07:17:32 pm »
Nice job.  One of these days I'll sit down with some flint and see if i have what it takes to make good stone points.....probably lots of my own blood, sore fingers...etc  ;)
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Re: My first few arrows
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2010, 08:32:16 pm »
AA,
       Nice looking arrows man....   Ought to make meat.  What did ya use for the shafts? they sort of look my hardwood shafts.
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Re: My first few arrows
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2010, 11:39:31 pm »
Rich I used maple to make the shafts I also used red oak on others I gave away that were equal to these both were perfect spined for around 50 to 60lb draw weight.

Russell
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Re: My first few arrows
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2010, 09:05:12 am »
Good looking arrows,looks like they should get the job done. :)
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Re: My first few arrows
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2010, 10:45:23 am »
Nice primitive ammo ya got there!
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Re: My first few arrows
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2010, 11:34:29 am »
nice arrows man!
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Re: My first few arrows
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2010, 10:01:33 pm »
Thanx I had to give them away but I got to shoot them and they flew real nice Im going to make a few for turkey time in May!  I also gonna make some flu flus for the small game!  I CANT WAIT!!!

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Re: My first few arrows
« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2010, 01:38:43 am »
I forgot to say I was given some turkey wings both right and left and a tail spread!  These were made fro right wing and hand split.  I sanded the veins smooth.  It was a good fit and I enjoed making them. They shoot wonderful and flew as true as any store bought.

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Re: My first few arrows
« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2010, 01:41:33 pm »
Wow I didnt know Maple could make such good shafts.  I might have to try them someday.  Those look really nice!

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Re: My first few arrows
« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2010, 06:56:29 pm »
Thanx I appreciate the good words!  I reccomend maple it works absolutly perfect!

Russell
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Re: My first few arrows
« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2010, 11:30:03 pm »
Fine lookin' arrows. Something about turkey feathers and rocks..Ooohhh......Baby   '  Frank
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Re: My first few arrows
« Reply #12 on: April 21, 2010, 03:49:32 pm »
I here u I hope I dont get caught using them these BASS TERDS in Newyork wont allow it have to be steel and 3 cutting blades or at least thats what Ive been told!

Cheers,
Russ
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Re: My first few arrows
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2010, 10:33:03 am »
Very nice arrows, pricey  though a grove of locust ?


New Yawk must have changed laws, I have taken a number of deer with flint heads there, and obsidian. Obsidian has to be better then steel.

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Re: My first few arrows
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2010, 01:28:32 am »
My mistake I guess Im kinda new at hunting with flint this is my first time and YOU can hunt in NY as long as 7/8'' non barbed ...OH YEAH!!!  I didnt really care much for where I live other than its rich in history, the Iroquios, huge layers of chert,etc.. its crappy for the amount it costs to live here and the taxes...another story!


Russell
Time, dedication, cuts, tons of broken rock, a wife, and perhaps a few girlfriends are some of what it takes in becoming a skilled flint knapper!!!
 
"Ancient Art"  by R. Hill