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Beowulf:
So I'm having a warbow made 100#@32" I knew at the time I would have issues finding wood arrow shafts and the quality of dowels that I have found in my area are very poor so I was resolved on making my arrows but I'm even having issues finding wood stock. Can anyone point me in the right direction

toomanyknots:
Are you in the states? I can't accurately spine 100#, but if you just want some bigger shafts, 3/8" to 1/2" or so I might be able to hook you up. I think I know a couple places you can buy 100# spined shafts too. If you are interested, shoot me a PM...

PatM:
When did selfbow guys start shooting actual spine weight? I really doubt those Mary Rose shafts spined anywhere close to the draw weight of the bows.

adb:

--- Quote from: PatM on December 06, 2013, 01:41:32 am ---When did selfbow guys start shooting actual spine weight? I really doubt those Mary Rose shafts spined anywhere close to the draw weight of the bows.

--- End quote ---

I used to think this too... but practical experience has taught me otherwise. http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,41464.0.html

Beowulf:
Thanks adb you summed it up nicely to where I don't have to write that lengthy I do it because article :). I will say all of the dowel stock that I have found has over 75% run out which makes it very unsafe to shoot. I have started to look for board stock in lumber yards and the ones that I have stopped at only have straight cut lumber and not quarter cut. Straight cut lumber is okay if you use the center most boards. Quarter cut makes for ideal shafts and after you taper your arrows down from 1/2" to 3/8" you will still have straight grain running the length of the shaft making it a safer arrow to shoot.

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