Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: osage outlaw on January 23, 2017, 08:52:37 pm
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Making arrows isn't my favorite thing to do. I wanted a new set of target arrows for this year. I looked at my arrow bucket and I have a dozen Danznbar arrows in the 50-55 lb range. I have 2 dozen bamboo arrows that I made last summer that are in the 60-70 lb range. I decided to make some 35 lb and 45 lb arrows. That way I should have a set for any bow hanging on my rack. I picked out a bunch of shafts and started straightening. I figured while I'm into it I might as well make a bunch so I won't have to make any more for a long time. I ended up with 37 straight shafts, mostly hill cane with a couple bamboo and a few that I think might be switch cane. I dyed the shafts with RIT clothing dye. I wanted a sunburst affect but the yellow didn't show up. I settled on a black/red/orange fade for the 35 lb shafts and a black/red and black/orange fade for the 45 lb shafts. Jeb provided the feathers for them. Thanks again Jeb. I owe you one ;) I burnt them into a shield style. I used glue on nocks and field points. I had to use duplex nails for a few shafts that were to big to fit into my angle sharpeners. I left the flat head on one of them. That will be my steel drum arrow Danznbar ;D I cut the shafts in different lengths. I marked the length, spine, and weight on each shaft. I wanted to get some outdoor pictures but the weather didn't cooperate so my workbench will have to do.
35 lb arrows. 27" on the left and 28" on the right.
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45 lb arrows. 27" on the left, 28" in the middle, and 29" on the right.
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(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/Outlawstaves/20170123_172946_zpsvfmodvwk.jpg) (http://s666.photobucket.com/user/Outlawstaves/media/20170123_172946_zpsvfmodvwk.jpg.html)
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(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/Outlawstaves/20170123_201603_zps5eb6t0sy.jpg) (http://s666.photobucket.com/user/Outlawstaves/media/20170123_201603_zps5eb6t0sy.jpg.html)
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I must say I've never seen that many fine looking arrow at one time......you really have been "dedicated" to take the time to make all of those arrows. Job well done Clint. Beware I just might take home one of those this weekend that shoots good out of my bow. ;) :)
DBar
O...by the way like the music....;)
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Dang Clint for someone that doesn't like making arrows you sure made a lot of nice looking arrows. Should keep you in ammo for awhile and for most any bow too. That flat duplex head should make a heck of a racket shooting that barrel.
Bjrogg
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Wow. Must've been a lot of work..
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That flat duplex head should make a heck of a racket shooting that barrel.
Bjrogg
I guess your joining the Marshall "barrel" club with bubby and clint.......didn't think you'd stoop so low.....:):);)
DBar
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Clint those are some nice looking arrows.
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Thanks guys. BJ, I was thinking the same thing on that flat nose arrow. The best time to shoot a steel drum is when Danznbar is at full draw on the shooting platform at Marshall >:D
I decided to put a small wrap on the back end of the feathers tonight.
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Very nice looking arrows. I really like the colors of them.
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That flat duplex head should make a heck of a racket shooting that barrel.
Has to hit barrel to make any noise at all. >:D
Did ya do anything special to get RIT dye to adhere to the cane? Am about to start on 6-7 and was thinking of trying the dye for some color. Too bad the yellow didn't show up!
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I scraped the rind off before dying them. I put some dye not a rag and rubbed it on. After it dried I took a rag and wiped them down to help blend the colors.
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Wow. That's awesome man. I admire your craftsmanship! That's a mighty fine set of arrows 8)
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Real nice work, Clint. Hope mine turn out half that good to start with.
Hawkdancer
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Very nice, Clint. Gotta love that cane.
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Thanks guys.
Pat. Is our annual hill cane trade still on this year? I hope so because I'm out ;D
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Those look really good Clint. Did you use the liquid rit dye or the powder?
Patrick
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I used the liquid
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Man you been busy, great looking bunch of arrows, love the cd collection also. ;) :)
Pappy
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Good looking arrows, nice job sir.
Also I like your album covers.
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Those arrows look great! Molly Hatchet had the best album covers....
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Yeah, Clint. I'll have a bundle or 2 for you at the Classic. I haven't harvested yet this year but I should have plenty for you.
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Those look great Clint, you should be stocked up for a good while unless you lose arrows like I do.
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That flat duplex head should make a heck of a racket shooting that barrel.
Bjrogg
I guess your joining the Marshall "barrel" club with bubby and clint.......didn't think you'd stoop so low.....:):);)
DBar
actually Dbar I was thinking that might be the arrow you where going to swipe from Clint for your bow. You know don't get mad get even.lol.
Bjrogg
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Thanks Pat.
A while back I started picking up albums with good artwork or pictures of music that I like. I'm not a big molly hatchet fan but that album cover is awesome. I thought they looked cool hanging up on my shop walls. One of these days I'm going to get a record player and actually listen to them.
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I used the liquid
Thanks Clint, I used some dark green liquid rit dye a while back on some arrows. It never did look green, it has always looked more brown/grey.
Patrick
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I really like your arrows. Well done
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That flat duplex head should make a heck of a racket shooting that barrel.
Bjrogg
I guess your joining the Marshall "barrel" club with bubby and clint.......didn't think you'd stoop so low.....:):);)
DBar
Clint doesn't have to stoop bill lol
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Those look great Clint i cant imagine doing that many arrows at once, even as bad as i shoot😃
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Great job brother! You always do quality work.
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Those look nice Clint. Can't wait to see them fly this weekend.
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Awesome craftsmanship Clint. Those arrows very nice. You got mad skills.
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Beautiful arrows. I can't imagine doing that many shafts though, pretty impressive!
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awesome bunch of bullets ya got there... mighty fine work sir