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vCo2v:
In the 36" section which would be the best wood to use?

http://www.atlasdowel.com/spmatdowels.htm

Would it be more cheaper to just go to a hardware store and select straight grain dowels myself or buy the bulk from that store?

Thanks in advance

Papa Matt:
I've tried Poplar and didn't care too much for them. They're too soft for me. Cherry is good, and I've not tried them but I hear hickory, maple and Ash are all good. Personally, I'd go for Cherry. They work well and make real pretty arrows.

~~Papa Matt

ricktrojanowski:
Ash makes some nice heavy arrows that can really hold up to some abuse.  Ash is usually pretty straight and easy to straighten if necessary.  I also like Hickory.  But it is a bit tougher to straighten and keep straight.

Franklyn A:
My selection out of those provided would be 1. Hickory ( heavy and durable ) and 2. Cherry ( never tried them, but would like to - should be straight). It is too bad ramin wasn't included - a very durable arrow material, but hard to get a matched set.

vCo2v:
Would it be more cheaper to go a hardware store to hand pick 12 at about a dollar each?

Or would it be safe to buy the 100 bundle at 35 dollars? I've heard that sometimes you get most that are junk.

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