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Bill Dean:
Hi,
Does anyone here have experience using basswood (linden) for arrows? I have a ton of boards in my basement and was thinking of using them. Its very light, but I'm not sure how strong it would be, and if it would hold up very well.

Thanks

Pat B:
The only thing I've heard about basswood is for carving. I have no idea about using it for arrows. Maybe try some and see how it works.

PEARL DRUMS:
Basswood is very brittle and a very "messy" yard tree as a result. I cant imagine it making a good shaft, but that's just a guess.

Danzn Bar:
Im with Pat and Pearl on this one....
DBar

JW_Halverson:
The guy at Allegheny Mountain Arrow Woods told me he had fiddled with basswood shafts, dipping them quickly in a tube filled with MinWax wood hardener.  He said the outer coating of wood hardener worked like the the outer hard rind on cane.  He said it added some weight, toughened them up, too.  Second hand anecdotal evidence for what it is worth.

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