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Medieval arrow shaft production methods
burtonridr:
--- Quote from: WillS on December 04, 2018, 02:18:58 pm ---I've added a couple of marks to mine for 13mm and 8mm so I can check the sizes of shoulders and nocks as I work, and some marks to show me where to split for nock inserts and where to mark for applying the fletching compound but other than that, it's just a plank of wood.
I could sell you one, if you like? ;D
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Dang good idea! I need to put some marks on one of my arrow making boards. I'm always grabbing a previous arrow to use as a template for where to place fletchings, how deep to make the knock, etc. sheesh so simple and genius! thanks for the idea :)
burtonridr:
--- Quote from: Del the cat on December 04, 2018, 03:39:36 am ---Cut to scene at Towton.
"Hell's teeth Jim I'm running short of arrows!"
"Pick some of those up and use them!"
"Damn you Jim, I'm not going to shoot filthy Lancastrian arrows!"
(Jim sighs and rolls his eyes)
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Lol
--- Quote from: JW_Halverson on December 03, 2018, 03:42:47 pm ---
When it comes to splitting, those knots will getcha every time. You have to pick your battles carefully and saw out the sections where the grain is pretty well linear straight. I suspect both woods would split easier and cleaner when good and dry, too.
Good luck and post some photos of your work while you are at it.
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I will give it a go again this weekend, there is an old Doug fir stump that might work perfect to wedge split the side out of.... Maybe... I'll snap some photos to post.
JW_Halverson:
I dare you to photodocument it and share. I double dog dare you!
FilipT:
@Will Sherman
First time I hear about using alder, do you have some pictures of your alder arrows, how does it behave in contrast with aspen and poplar?
DC:
--- Quote from: burtonridr on December 06, 2018, 09:16:38 pm ---
I will give it a go again this weekend, there is an old Doug fir stump that might work perfect to wedge split the side out of.... Maybe... I'll snap some photos to post.
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Doug Fir stumps usually flare quite a bit. You might have a tough time splitting a straight piece.
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