What bamboo shafts should I buy online? I’m looking to make bamboo arrows with hickory inserts for target and hunting. I’m interested in spinning them well my 50-60# sefl bows. I’ll likely have several questions throughout this process but the first is what bamboo to get. I’ve gotten it from K-mart and home improvement stores before and the weights and spines are just too inconsistent to make a good matching set. I’m considering buying online and see adds like the one below for Tiger.
• 100pcs of Superb hand spined Bamboo arrow shafts 33"/40-45# (28" spine tester) for making hunting & target arrows. Comes with shafts Only, no points and fletch.
• Weight 25-30g /piece on average, 7-8 mm diameter, 3-5 bamboo nodes within that length.
• Long enough for arrow makers to customize the final arrows
Some questions- Are Tiger shafts the best to get?
- Can the Tiger shafts work well with hickory inserts?
- How do these recommended spine poundage’s translate to a self bow? For example does 40-45# mean for a center cut professional bow but would be too stiff for an off center self bow in that range?
- Does anyone offer a range of spines, such as 12 arrows per spine?
- Any other advice is appreciated!
Thanks!
Rob