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Good source for arrow shafts?

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markinengland:
You may find a good local source of shoots for arrows. There are bound to be some good plants, trees or bushes. A good place to look for shafts is where undergrowth is growing after being cleared under powerlines in the woods.
I cut 55 good ash shoots this morning that should make some nice arrows. In the last month or so I must have cut about 100 dogwood shafts. I have some hazel dry in the loft, and bamboo growing in my garden. I am not sure I will ever need to buy shafts again!
There is some work in the preperation, drying etc but making these kind of arrows is a whole lot more fun that assembling arrows from ready made components.
Mark in England

Pat B:
I agree with Mark. Thats all I've used for the last 3 or 4 years. Hardwood shoots make very tough arrows. I use primarily sourwood but also cane, different dogwoods and viburnum. Shoot arrows are more work than working with store bought arrow shafts but the satisfaction factor is way up there...and they make cool looking arrows. ;)    Pat

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