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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: deersled on June 23, 2009, 01:55:40 pm

Title: nandina
Post by: deersled on June 23, 2009, 01:55:40 pm

does anyone know if you can use nandina for arrows or foreshafts? It grows very straight and has many shoots. Kind of like a privet, but I'm not sure if its related.

Title: Re: nandina
Post by: Pat B on June 23, 2009, 11:31:09 pm

I have never tried nandina but I believe it is too thick for arrows. Atlatl darts probably as well as foreshafts.

Title: Re: nandina
Post by: deersled on June 24, 2009, 04:19:46 pm

Not sure what you mean by "too thick"?

Title: Re: nandina
Post by: Pat B on June 24, 2009, 08:34:32 pm

The diameter of the shoots.

Title: Re: nandina
Post by: deersled on June 24, 2009, 09:34:50 pm

gotcha!! The ones long enough for arrows may very well be too big around. Think I'll try em as foreshafts. thanks

Title: Re: nandina
Post by: Pat B on June 24, 2009, 11:43:36 pm

Dry a few out and see. You can reduce the diameter with a plane or scraper.