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Offline JackCrafty

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Best Arrow Set
« on: November 07, 2008, 02:45:37 pm »
This thread is devoted to posting pictures of arrow sets.  No formal rules yet, just post pics and we'll see how much of a response there is. ;D

Basic rules:
1) Two Categories: Primitive and Modern.
2) Minimum of three arrows.  The arrows must be a matched set.
3) Minimum of three pictures: Entire set and at least two close ups.
4) Tell us what category you wish to participate in.
5) Tell us how you made the arrows and what they will be used for.

Primitive arrows must be made of natural materials.  You can gather these yourself (if you wish) but buying/trading for them is OK too.  Using modern tools is OK (but using stone tools might get you more kudos).  The arrows can be made of anything that was available before the year 1900.

Primitive arrows do not have to be reproductions.

All other arrows are considered modern.

The arrows will not be judged on performance.  They will be judged on workmanship.  This means that they can be wall-hangers, hunters, or whatever.  If they are reproductions, they should be judged on how closely they match the originals.  Again, they don't actually have to be working arrows.



Any input is welcome. ;D
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Re: Best Arrow
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2008, 02:51:49 pm »
Start us off by posting some of yours. ;D

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Re: Best Arrow
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2008, 02:56:09 pm »
Dang! I knew someone would say that!.....now I'll have to learn how to use that newfangled, expensive, digital camera that my wife has taken control of...... :-\
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Re: Best Arrow
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2008, 03:06:00 pm »
David, I'll post pics of a new set I'm working on (when they're done.....I'm trying to buy time...can you tell?).  It's been several months since I made a set of arrows for myself....all my current arrows are singles or sets of two. ;D
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Re: Best Arrow Set
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2008, 06:24:48 pm »
I guess these would be modern then? bah, I don't care, I love'em
bamboo cane + or - 13 grains
turkey secondaries, dyed myself (first try I know they suck)
steel tips. these are target arrows (spose I could hunt with em if i threw on some broadheads)





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Re: Best Arrow Set
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2008, 06:49:04 pm »
very nice arrows, but did you know the mount of the bird in the background is about to fall off the shelf!!???
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Re: Best Arrow Set
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2008, 06:59:38 pm »
Nice arras.  I also like the idea of the "Best Arrow Set".  I really enjoy making arrows.  I tend to make a lot since I'm always "misplacing"them.
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Re: Best Arrow Set
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2008, 07:28:59 pm »
OK.....lets start with the Modern Ones.....these are Sitka Spruce Shafts...... with Wild Turkey Feathers......and 140 grain Magnus Snuffer Broadheads......self Nocked and coated once with Tru Oil

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Re: Best Arrow Set
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2008, 07:35:12 pm »
OK.....and here are the Primitives....these are Cane Shafts that I got from Cowboy........I think.... ???  They are fletched with Turkey Feathers and served with Sinew and Hide Glue....They are Self Nocked with Sinew and Hide Glue also....and are footed with Rosewood Shafts ....and Three have Stone Points... and One has Flu Flu Feathers and a Birdcage Blunt on it

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Re: Best Arrow Set
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2008, 07:40:27 pm »
lol, I had my bird out and hes a pic hog

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Re: Best Arrow Set
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2008, 11:14:44 pm »
Zander, those arrows look really good....what are you talking about? ;D
What color dye did you use on the feathers?
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Re: Best Arrow Set
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2008, 11:16:43 pm »
Descructo!  Those are awesome  ;D

Keep 'em coming guys....
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Midland, Texas
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Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

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Re: Best Arrow Set
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2008, 10:50:44 am »
Lets see...

I'll throw in this set for the modern category.

They all have horn nocks, around 5/16th diameter of an unknown wood. They look real nice. They have normal target points on them, i use them for a mixture of flight shooting and target shooting. Small goose feathers only 3" parabolic but i like them like that.   ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Best Arrow Set
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2008, 10:51:30 am »
Sorry about the slightly fuzzy photos.

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Re: Best Arrow Set
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2008, 10:57:44 am »
Josh, those fletchings are unique! 8)  The wood looks like ramin.  What kind of distance are you getting in your flight shooting?
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Patrick Blank
Midland, Texas
Youtube: JackCrafty, Allergic Hobbit, Patrick Blank

Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr