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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Danzn Bar on July 16, 2015, 08:30:15 pm

Title: A few more I just finished up
Post by: Danzn Bar on July 16, 2015, 08:30:15 pm

Here are a few more I was straighten at Marshall
KY river cane shafts
Wild turkey fletching dyed with black cherry kool aid
duplex nail target points 145 gr.

These shoot real well from my 52# - 27" draw snakey osage bow. I'll be finishing it up soon and posting some pic's of it later.
Thanks for looking
DBar

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: Chief RID on July 17, 2015, 09:37:57 am

Those are truly special. Thanks so much for showing what can be done. Inspirational!

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: Urufu_Shinjiro on July 17, 2015, 01:45:52 pm

I missed these, very nice. What do you have around the tip after the duplex points?

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: Danzn Bar on July 17, 2015, 06:28:04 pm

I wrap them with a very strong thread, then cut 5 minute epoxy with just a drop or two of acetone and brush it on for a armor finish to keep the thread from unwrapping.
DBar

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: Dakota Kid on July 17, 2015, 11:00:55 pm

Is the wrap behind the fletchings marabou? Aside from acting like a primitive lumi-nock does it have other functions? (also excluding aesthetics) I do like the look of it quite a bit and totally plan on stealing it.   :D

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: Danzn Bar on July 18, 2015, 07:29:51 am

Kid,
Yes it's marabou I get from a local fly tying shop.  It doesn't effect the flight that I can tell, I only use it to see the arrow in flight much better and makes it easier to find the arrow behind the targets at 3D shoots.  :) ;)
DBar

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: Hrothgar on July 19, 2015, 09:13:46 am

Very nice, I've never heard of the Kool-Aid thing before (I'm still a noobie at arrow smithing) really like the effect though.

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: Trapper Rob on July 19, 2015, 01:44:24 pm

You sure do know how to build them.

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: StickMan47 on July 19, 2015, 02:50:04 pm

Great looking arrows DBar. Of course all your arrows are top notch! For everyone wondering if the little white "puff ball" affects performance; I would say no. I had the pleasure of running the coarse with him at the Classic and he was hitting the sweet spot nearly every shot! Another added benefit is if you let him shoot ahead of you, it gives you a nice little white spot to aim for!

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: Danzn Bar on July 19, 2015, 03:03:52 pm

Thanks Stickman......but that couldn't of been me hitting the sweet spot, must have been someone using my arrows... :) ;)
DBar

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: Aaron H on July 19, 2015, 04:36:04 pm

Awesome arrows d bar

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: H Rhodes on July 19, 2015, 08:12:37 pm

Quote from: Danzn Bar on July 19, 2015, 03:03:52 pm

Thanks Stickman......but that couldn't of been me hitting the sweet spot, must have been someone using my arrows... :) ;)
DBar

Naw, that was you....  I saw it myself.  Not only does he make some of the finest looking arrows I have ever seen, he can hit with them too! ;)  That is another fine looking set you posted Bill. 

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: Badly Bent on July 22, 2015, 08:36:25 pm

Your arrow work always makes me drool Bill, this set is sweet.

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: Danzn Bar on July 22, 2015, 09:17:51 pm

Thanks so much guys for the nice comments .........I'm just glad we don't keep score on the course...... :) ;)
DBar

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 23, 2015, 07:32:52 am

We need to make a deal on some arrows big guy. I cant make anything like that, but want some! They look as good as the rest you pump out. Great detail work.

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: Knoll on July 23, 2015, 07:50:28 am

Super job, Bill!  I'm sure they look even better "up close 'n' personal".
What did you use to color the shaft & what protective finish was applied over the color?

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: Danzn Bar on July 24, 2015, 07:14:45 am

Thanks Chris................well work something out.
Thanks Mike...................Leather dye and gloss polyurethane, I like a hard finish on arrows.

Thanks again guys

Title: Re: A few more I just finished up
Post by: Scottski on July 24, 2015, 11:00:50 am

Those are some sweat looking arrows.