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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Stixnstones on January 31, 2014, 08:03:54 pm

Title: viburnum question
Post by: Stixnstones on January 31, 2014, 08:03:54 pm
hey guys just cut some viburnum and i cut larger diameter than finished arrow, figured after peeling and planing i could get them to the rite diameter, is this normal practice ?
Title: Re: viburnum question
Post by: Pat B on January 31, 2014, 08:31:43 pm
SnS, I generally try to cut shoots about 3/8" or slightly larger and reduce the diameter with a thumb plane to the right size. If you take a 3/8" open end wrench with you it makes a good size gauge for cutting shoots. My finished shoot arrows are generally 3/8" or slightly less at the point end and 5/16" on the nock end. My arrows are 30" long and will shoot from my 50# to 60# bows.
Title: Re: viburnum question
Post by: Stixnstones on January 31, 2014, 08:34:19 pm
hey thanx again pat , seems like ur the viburnum goto guy, just made sence to me to do it that way