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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Olanigw (Pekane) on March 30, 2013, 12:43:18 pm

Title: Practice straightening tomato stakes
Post by: Olanigw (Pekane) on March 30, 2013, 12:43:18 pm: I was finally able to track down some tomato stakes at a local garden store.

The only downside is they're stained green with something. Not exactly thrilling, but I figured I need something to start with or I'd end up never getting started.

So here ya go!

I burned my fingers, so I whittled this arrow wrench out of elm for the tight kinks.

(http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb208/bipolarskizo/Royce%20Bow/arrow%20making/20130330_105826_zps85590e9c.jpg)

Used the coil burner on my electric stove for heat. When it warms up a little more and I don't have to keep an eye on my daughter, I will be using a small charcoal oven outside, or a heat gun inside when it's wet.

The end result. still needs some work, but not bad for 20 minutes.

(http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb208/bipolarskizo/Royce%20Bow/arrow%20making/20130330_105130_zpsf894fe88.jpg)
Title: Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
Post by: stringstretcher on March 30, 2013, 02:14:48 pm: There you go. Nothing like working with that cane is there.
Title: Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
Post by: agd68 on March 31, 2013, 09:36:57 am: You can get some pretty decent arrows from garden stakes.
Title: Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
Post by: TRACY on March 31, 2013, 10:14:39 am: If you haven't already, check out Tenbrooks tutorial on Home Depot stakes/arrows above in the sticky section. Looks like you did well with that one! You could probably remove a lot of the dye/paint if it bothers you.

Tracy
Title: Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
Post by: Olanigw (Pekane) on March 31, 2013, 09:07:02 pm: Yes, it was actually Tenbrook's tutorial that infected me with the bug!

Most of the dye rubbed off when I was twirling it between my fingers over the electric coil. I'm sure I could rub it all off if i tried, but since these are mostly practice I'm not too worried about it. If they end up being spined right I'll sand and seal and hope I can find them when I miss.
Title: Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
Post by: Thesquirrelslinger on April 03, 2013, 04:41:26 pm: Quote from: Pekane on March 31, 2013, 09:07:02 pm
Yes, it was actually Tenbrook's tutorial that infected me with the bug!

Most of the dye rubbed off when I was twirling it between my fingers over the electric coil. I'm sure I could rub it all off if i tried, but since these are mostly practice I'm not too worried about it. If they end up being spined right I'll sand and seal and hope I can find them when I miss.
Get it wet, man. I have problems when I get those things wet...
If they are dyed the same as mine, then water will help remove the dye. if it is paint, I cannot help you.
Title: Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
Post by: Olanigw (Pekane) on April 08, 2013, 09:21:59 pm: Update:

Slinger, the water did okay and some rubbing alcohol took care of the rest.

I've got the 5 on the left that aren't perfect, but darn close, and the 2 on the right that need a bit more work.

I went back to doing it by hand and wore gloves. The arrow wrench requires a fine touch to avoid over bending, and I'm a neanderthal.

(http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb208/bipolarskizo/Royce%20Bow/arrow%20making/20130408_194954_zps40cfc4b7.jpg)
Title: Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
Post by: TRACY on April 09, 2013, 07:43:42 am: Looks like you're ready to fletch and put points on :)

Tracy
Title: Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
Post by: stringstretcher on April 09, 2013, 08:44:59 am: Looking really good.
Title: Re: Practice straightening tomato stakes
Post by: Thesquirrelslinger on April 11, 2013, 02:26:28 am: Looks great.... I do not usually do more than rudimentary straightening.... I am a naturally lazy person....