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Mesophilic:
On these bamboo shafts  in question, the nodes are sanded flat.  The breakage occurs between the nodes though.  The only times I can recall breakage at a node is when theres a node within an inch or two of the tip and I hit something hard like a rock.

Typically these shafts end up splintering apart between the the nodes.  Not sure if this is significant. 

osage outlaw:
Sounds like you need to find a better source for shafts.  Try the trading post on here.  See if you can talk Pat B out of some hill cane shafts.  They are my favorite bamboo/cane shafts.

Eric Krewson:
I picked up some from a friend the other day, they were from China. She had bough them in bulk and matched they properly, I haven't made arrows out of them yet but they are straight, and well finished.

jimmi the sammi:
I have purchased hundreds of bamboo shafts direct from one of the Chinese folks.  He stamps his name on his product with poundage in 5# increments.  I know many archers who are using his product with little to no problems including me.  Some of the shafts have developed splits but have so far not been an issue while shooting.  I have checked the spine with my personal spine tester and the shafts have been right on.  My understanding is the process of manufacturing has to do with the bamboo shoots being rolled between large sheets of heated metal.
If this is the same supplier I sure would like to know.  These shafts have been quality products so far and if they have changed it will make a difference for future ordering.

jimmi the sammi:
Just a side note, having made many hunting shafts out of Martha Stewart garden stakes of varying diameters and sanding down most of the nodes, they can be some work but will make very useable arrows.  Just be sure to shoot every arrow with the head on it you plan on using to make sure it flies true.  And that is with every arrow you make no matter the material the shaft is made of.  Having made arrows out of many materials, don't assume the shaft material will always make a good arrow.  Shoot it before deciding it is a good arrow.

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