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Size of cane/boo arrows.

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Tim B:
Thanks for the suggestion Terry, when you make your horn nocks do you file down the end like a dowel to fit into the hole and the outer horn as large or larger than the boo? Also I noticed that when I am spine checking these guys they mostly range from 70-120lbs. Only a small percentage of these guys are in the 50-60lb range. Is this normal with Tonkin?

ozarkcherrybow:
Yea, I file them down like a dowel, then shape the outer part to fit the particular arrow. I usually use epoxy to set them in (not so primitive, but it works).
 As far as spine goes, I'll pick through a batch and match them as best I can to about 20lbs.  Cane is very forgiving in spine due to its continues taper through the shaft. Some may argue that, but it works for me. I have never tried spines at 120lbs in a 50lb bow though.. I have used spine as high as 75 in a 50 pounder with good results. (self bow that is.)  My last set that I made was tested at a local shoot with guys shooting bows that ranged in weight from 45 to 70 pounds and the arrows were spined between 50-65 (rivercane), and everyone was impressed with the flight. 5 inch parobolic Wild turkey feathers......Terry

Tim B:
Yeah a lot of them spined around 70-75 pounds and i figured I could sand them to bring the spine weight down a bit and see how they work with my self bows. I taper my hexshafts as well but they aren't so high in spine to begin with. I do appreciate the info and will give them a try.

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