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Kovoc:
I'm really new to the hobby (if you could say I do the hobby I dont evennnave a bow yet) and I want to start making some arrows now. What local materials could I use and what do I need (I have a source of feathers)? Oh and I live in a part of Canada called Nova Scotia so if possible could you find stuff I can find arounde here?  ;D

Russ:
Whats your target bow weight? you have to spine your arrows correctly to your bow. for a 45# bow you need a arrow spined to 45#. that's the basics anyway. you will probably need to wait till your bows done to match the arrows to your bow.

you can order shafts from TSA. You would need to PM them or call them. If you want to make them on your own you can use shoots, or boards. people can explain this way better than me so ill let them do it.

Kovoc:
Oh I didnt know that, I thought arrows were a one-size fits all

Russ:
yeah so did I! its really rewarding though and I feel like its fun.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=62991.0

jeffp51:
Kovoc,

Where are you from?  The materials you use will depend a little on your local surroundings, but the possibilities are nearly endless.  I agree that you need to make a bow first, but you can start gathering materials and learning techniques.  look up youtube videos on bamboo arrows or making arrows from shoots or from prebought shafts.  also look up information on tuning, on spine, and fletching techniques.

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