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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Winter-wizard on January 15, 2012, 06:03:38 pm

Title: Arrow shafts?
Post by: Winter-wizard on January 15, 2012, 06:03:38 pm

Just started making some arrow shafts using rock maple... haven't fletched them yet. Are there any other good arrow woods in New England? My only tools are a hatchet and a couple planers and working with rock maple is an absolute hassle!

Title: Re: Arrow shafts?
Post by: Pat B on January 15, 2012, 07:19:23 pm

Birch, ash or white cedar.

Title: Re: Arrow shafts?
Post by: HickoryBill on January 15, 2012, 07:44:09 pm

My favorite shoot shaft has always been alderbrush... Red osier is another great shoot shaft....not sure if it grows near you though....