Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Wolfmanjack on July 10, 2019, 04:05:03 pm
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(https://imgur.com/a/3eCkX3w)
My first attempt at hunt worthy arrows. My bow is not yet ready but figured I’d get a jump on the arrows. The points are from citronelle chert, shafts are river cane. I really enjoyed making the arrows and knapping the points. Making the bow gives me anxiety.
(https://i.imgur.com/93rc4Yi.jpg)
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:OK
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They look good from here. Nice work.
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awesome. Velvet season is coming in AZ; you're motivating me. Great job.
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Nice! Now for the meat pics!
Hawkdancer
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Nice, the points need a little red on them.
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Typically it is best to build the bow first, then tune your arrows to fly well out of the bow. But none the less, they look great. :OK
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My first attempt at a bow cracked so I’m on my second attempt hence the anxiousness.
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Nice looking shoots. "Making the bow gives me anxiety." I make my share of mistakes always when building bows albeit small mishaps but non the less hiccups.
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Good looking work. That one third from the left with the thinnest point will be your ticket to a good hunting arrow IMO.
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Building a bow around an arrow we wish to hunt with is similar to choosing a rifle based on what bullet you want to send down range. Get a feel for the arrow weight, then choose a poundage in a design that will send them the distance you need.
Regarding anxiety building a bow, I think it is a question of persistence and patience. Looking at my "failures," some are from kiln dried oak that did not like 6-12% relative humidity. Some are from choosing the wrong design, and some because I developed a hinge. Currently, I am gluing hickory backs on some less than stellar bows, adding siyahs, you know, playing and enjoying. Post your build along; this site's search engine and the people on it are great. Look forward to seeing your second bow.
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Nice set of arrows
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nice arrows buddy my first bow didn't turn out great either ya live n learn
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Great job on the arrows!! I’ve never been able to see your points so clear until now. They look great and sharp! I would put all those in my quiver and hunt.with them.