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RidgeRunner:
I have a set of cane arrows that are, thus far, made completely from primitive materials.

Other that back strap sinew, which I have none of, what else can be used to make long thin fibers to bind a whole feather to an arrow shaft??

Thanks
David

Hillbilly:
Dogbane, milkweed, nettle, basswood, hickory, or other bast fibers can be used as-is or made into fine cordage and used to tie on fletching. I've done it a few times, works pretty good. I've seen pics of several old NA arrows done like that. You might also try talking Pat out of a lock of his beard :)

Pat B:
 :o

RidgeRunner:
10-4
I have some milkweed.  Don't know if I am capable of cording it up that fine.  I guess we will see.

Mentioning Pat's beard brings something to mind.  A horse's tail.

The hair in a horse tail that is.  What do ya ll think.  Could horse tail hair be used??

David

Pat B:
Horse hair could be used but I think it would get brittle over time. I have used it for decorations and in the old days rope was made with horse tail hair. so I guess it work OK.
   Don't worry about making cordage with the milkweed. Use a single strand to do your wrapping and set the end wraps with pitch or hide glue.  Pat

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