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Offline Stefan

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Good wood for arrows?
« on: August 26, 2012, 02:21:35 pm »
Hi All,

I have some wood laying around that is very straight grained. I think the wood is from Larix decidua (part of the Pinaceae family). Does anyone know if it is suitable for making arrows?

Thanks,

Stefan
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Good wood for arrows?
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2012, 04:59:28 pm »
Stefan, I have not used this specific wood for arrows but have used white pine and many other straight grained wood. I think any straight grained wood should make arrows. I guess the only way to know for sure is to give it a try. Please report your results back to us.
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Offline Slackbunny

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Re: Good wood for arrows?
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2012, 08:37:29 pm »
If its got a straight grain I say go for it.
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Offline robby

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Re: Good wood for arrows?
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2012, 12:44:09 pm »
Stefan, If that's Larch, it might be a bit brittle and light, but I would still give it a go. Good luck!!
Robby
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Offline Tom Leemans

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Re: Good wood for arrows?
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2012, 01:15:36 pm »
Sounds like there's but one way to find out! ;)
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Offline Stefan

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Re: Good wood for arrows?
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2012, 02:17:05 pm »
Thanks for the replies. I think you guys call it larch. I will give it a try. first I need to find someone who can saw it using a bandsaw...when I have made an arrow with it I will let you know if it works..

Stefan
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