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DBernier:
Cowboy, one of the things that makes cutting the tip 3 or 4 inch's from a node is this. You can up the weight of the arrow by inserting 3 inch lengths of 1/32 dia solder, if the shaft of cane is hollow. What I do for kicks is weight all the stuff on a digital scale and then add lengths of lead solder to even out the weight. I CA it in and then add a tip or just sharpen it. For small game etc probably does not make a bit of difference except at long range. I do it cause its fun and you have to keep making brain cells at my age. ???
Dick
mullet:
Paul, the other thing you need to check before you cut your nocks is to find the stiff side of your arrow.I know,you already cut them.Any way,Lean one end against a short table and the other end on the floor.With it at an angle,put pressure to the center of the shaft so it bends a little.Now roll it with the palm of your hand.When it get's to the stiff side it will flip or roll real fast.Find that spot and mark it.That is the side you need facing your bow rest or side.After you find this then cut your nocks.
jamie:
looking real good now if only you could make decent points. ;D
DBernier:
Yea Jamie, I was thinking the same thing. Maybe in a few years, you know, practice, practice etc. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Dick
cowboy:
OK, now all the little pointers are comin out, exactly why I wish I lived closer to some other primitive types ;D. Dick: I will employ your weight techniques next time (wish I could do it on these, but have already inserted the dowls). Eddie: your right, it's too late for your piece of advice too - but will use it next time :). Now if I only knew how to knap.................... ;D ;D.
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