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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: aaron on October 29, 2013, 08:06:30 pm

Title: magnetic arrow rack with gravity assist auto straightening
Post by: aaron on October 29, 2013, 08:06:30 pm: I made this arrow rack with a long magnet that is normally used to hold tools. With only the tip of a field point touching the magnet, the arrows hang vertically.
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Post by: StickMan47 on October 29, 2013, 08:25:36 pm: Dang if that ain't a pretty neat idea! I like it. Them's some nice arras too Aaron. Did u make those yourself?
Title: Re: magnetic arrow rack with gravity assist auto straightening
Post by: Danzn Bar on October 29, 2013, 09:07:38 pm: Quote from: StickMan47 on October 29, 2013, 08:25:36 pm
Dang if that ain't a pretty neat idea! I like it. Them's some nice arras too Aaron. Did u make those yourself?

I agree ........ 8)

But brass point would be tough.....agree good looking arras did you make them....need some more details.
DBar
Title: Re: magnetic arrow rack with gravity assist auto straightening
Post by: aaron on October 29, 2013, 10:02:31 pm: thanks, guys. i did make the arrows. the 12 on the right are a new matched set- sitka spruce shafts, self nocks. the shafts are stained with a vinegar and steel wool stain i made myself. All are hand spined to 50-55 and have 125 grain field points or judos.
Title: Re: magnetic arrow rack with gravity assist auto straightening
Post by: Danzn Bar on October 29, 2013, 10:10:24 pm: 8) 8)Can you post some close ups of the shafts???......I've thought about the vinegar and wool stain, but haven't done any myself. Might do some later on......................
DBar
Title: Re: magnetic arrow rack with gravity assist auto straightening
Post by: aaron on October 29, 2013, 11:15:11 pm: when i stained these shafts, i stained all but the last 6 inches first. then i stained all but the last 12 inches, then all but the last 18, etc... to create a graduated fade. They're also sealed with polyurethane. All built from bought componets.
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Post by: KrisDelger on October 29, 2013, 11:34:19 pm: I have a few of those tool magnets laying around... I may have to copy this/ Brilliant idea!
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Post by: Buck67 on October 30, 2013, 01:08:11 pm: That would be handy over the workbench. I could hang arrows while waiting for the glue, stain or paint to dry. If the points were not already in the shaft, a binder clip would work as well.
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Post by: mullet on October 30, 2013, 04:48:26 pm: brilliant idea, I love it and might try it myself, also.
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Post by: JW_Halverson on October 30, 2013, 10:45:59 pm: That is so simple and effective! Love it.

You may wanna consider getting those nocks wrapped before they get shot much. I've had unwrapped self nocks break and it isn't pleasant for me or the bow.

Oh, and just so you know. I am stealing the staining idea for my next set of arrows. Just sayin'.
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Post by: aaron on October 31, 2013, 11:27:39 am: thanks, JW, the nocks are wrapped- I just used a little sinew- hard to see in the pics
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Post by: Slackbunny on October 31, 2013, 12:12:46 pm: Now that's thinking out of the box. I like it.
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Post by: RBLusthaus on October 31, 2013, 02:02:06 pm: Quote from: JW_Halverson on October 30, 2013, 10:45:59 pm

Oh, and just so you know. I am stealing the staining idea for my next set of arrows. Just sayin'.

me too!!!!

Russ
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on November 04, 2013, 02:50:59 pm: That is a great idea!
Title: Re: magnetic arrow rack with gravity assist auto straightening
Post by: swamp monkey on November 14, 2013, 10:15:21 pm: Clever idea and even though the arrows are a scene stealer for the thread, I think both topics are worth while. Thanks for posting.