Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: JW_Halverson on October 08, 2008, 11:45:37 am
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Once in a while I get the urge to build ridiculously light arrows. This latest mental spasm led me to a dealer selling basswood arrowshafts. He recommends a couple dips in Minwax Wood Hardener for added strength. Basswood has nearly no grain, woodcarvers love it because it does not warp, shift, crack, check, or vary in density...sounds like it should resist warping. Does anyone have any experience with basswood shafting?
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Nope, no experience with it.....but it can't be any weaker than phrag (which I use sometimes). I'd go ahead and try it. Do you have a spine tester? You might have to make 1/2" diameter shafts (or larger) to get the spine you need.
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The dealer says they spine like any other wood, 23/64ths diameter. As for a spine tester, no, I don't have one. If you send me yours I will promise to send it right back as soon as I am done with it. O:)
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Heheheh..... ;D I'm sure you would return my spine tester....but I'd probably have to buy another one after a couple days without it. I'm addicted to the darn thing.
23/64's is about 3/8". I guess that would do for spines less than 50# (but I'm just guessing).