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What base diameter Ocean Spray shoots?

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BowEd:
Most times split timber shafts boughten don't need much straightening.Unless you have a bowed one.Most but not all shoot shafts will though.
A number of tools I get out to make shoot shafts properly.Straightening is all done first before spining them.

For making shoot shafts to the appropriate spine I use my drill gun/60 to 120 grit sand paper/grain scale/and home made spiner.

I made from purchasing this book.



I keep the overall full length taper on them while reducing spine.

Doug509:
I just collected some ocean spray and can only find 36" shoots that range in diamter from 5/16" to 10/16".  Is this typical or should I find another climate where they grow long and skinny vs short and stubby.  I should probably see a therapist about my size issue.

Pat B:
You can reduce the thicker ends of the shoots with a thumb plane. I bought a cheap one for about $10 from ACE Hardware years ago and it still works well. If you can fine shoots with smaller bases they would be a lot less work but either way works well.

Doug509:
After drying a few weeks I reduce the diameter by using a 1/2" & 3/8" tap and die set. Any objections to this method?

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