Hello there.
Im in the process of making bamboo arrows for the first time
I cut some Japanese bamboo some weeks ago, and its now drying.
Meanwhile i have been reading about the construction process.
Some years Ago i bougth the book “Making bamboo arrows” by Jaap Koppedrayer, and i read it again.
My first question is that he advises to break the nodes internly, with a hot iron rod, so the bamboo doesnt break when we he get it hot to straingtheen. I havent seen this advice anywhere else.
My second question is that he advices to align the nodes up and down, not facing the bow handle. This also goes against everything i read online, where people align the nodes facing the handle, so they do not touch your hand while drawing.
I know hes very knowledgeable in regards to bamboo bows and arrows, but i would like to hear your opinion.
Thanks
Joăo from Portugal
