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Bamboo Hex-Shafts
IONIAN:
It's been a long time guys, but work has kept me from doing much with these shafts. I have started on a new jig that will full length taper any wood shaft. It's not done yet, but I am working on it.
I will try and have the jig done and the shafts tapered by the time Cloverdale rolls around. Come on down and see them in person in June.
markinengland:
Ionian,
Can you say more about your jig? How would it be used to give the taper?
Mark
IONIAN:
Sorry it has taken so long fellers. I was promoted to foreman for a large construction company and have several carpenters to take care of so I don't get much free time. The self-nocks are ready to be shaped and cut. I only use osage these days.
This will be by far the most time I have ever spent on a set of arrows. I hope to have them done by the time our hunting season rolls around.
Pat B:
They sure looking nice Nick, but I wouldn't expect anything different from you. ;) 8) Pat
JackCrafty:
Those are awesome shafts....just now read this thread. ;D
Kinda reminds me of something I heard a while ago.....a friend of mine from Thailand told me about an arrow maker who splits large diameter bamboo poles into arrow blanks (about 3/8" square) and then planes them down to arrow size. Not exactly the same as gluing up triangular strips.....but the arrows were very heavy and strong...as I'm sure yours are too.
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