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how i make simple primitive arrows from shoots....

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michbowguy:
thanks all.

deffinatly not a new concept.
i use this way for my cane shafts as well, but i do not "p;ug" the cane....i just wrap and wedge,then i cut down the inside round pith edges that may cause wear on my bow string.

as far as the point end i either "pound" the end lightly to get may splinters, dip it into pitch glue and form it around my flint head..then wrap well with sinew,then apply thin pine resin over the wraping to waterproof it.
jamie

Pat B:
I've never tried the smashed cane end but I have read about it. I think I'll give it a try. 
   Jamie, do you make pitch varnish to seal sinew wraps. It is easy and works very well. I just dilute pitch in denatured alcohol(sippin' whiskey works too  ;) ) and strain to remove impurities and keep it in a sealed jar. I like to work with hard pitch(rather than oozing) because the varnish dries hard. I use it to seal arrows and waterproof all sinew wraps.     Pat

michbowguy:
yep. ;)

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