Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: oldhippy on August 08, 2013, 01:02:01 pm
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Gents I have to admit that I pretty much suck at bow making. My bows are not pleasing to the eye like some of the bows that I have seen here. They shoot well and hold up but there is not one thing pretty on them. I would be embarrassed to send one to someone for the bow exchange, but I can make a damned good arrow. Still it isn't fancy with pretty colored feathers and cresting and coats of varnish. I like to build a functional arrow that was more NA style, cane, turkey secondary fletching, two fletch style, stone points set with pine pitch wrapped with sinew. I collect and process all that is used for these arrows except the feathers and I have different people give them to me.
As some of you know it can take as long to make an arrow as it does to make a bow. For me I have at least eight hours in every one that I make. I have given dozens away a gifts and have never received an arrow from another soul :o.
What I would like to know is, Would any of you be intrested in an arrow exchange. If so maybe we can do it like the bow exchange. What do ya all think?
Hippy
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I think that is good idea. I would participate in an arrow exchange similar to the bow exchange.
Russ
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I'll trade with you Hippy. Kinda like arrows better than bows myself..........Art B
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Im in my friend.
Im fortunate to already have an arrow from you, Pat and Artsy. I treasure them. I never though to give you one of mine. They aren't pretty, but they fly nice.
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Let's go for it then. I don't know how the bow exchange works but if it's possible let's get started.
Hippy
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Steve start a new sign up thread and keep a list for say a week. Just have the guys put their addresses, preferred spine and length on the thread. After sign up closes you just write/type all those involved down and draw names.
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Would we be making one arrow, or a set of 6 or . . . . .
unarmed or with field points, or BH, or knapped, or . . . . . Full length (32) or something shorter, as in, made to order.
I imagine some guys will have specifics and others will want full length.
lots of choices - - to be left up to the fletcher?
no matter what gets decided rules wise, I'm in.
Russ
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I wouldn't qualify for this swap, but I think it's a great idea!
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Lets just do one arrow, length and style doesn't matter, just what you, yourself shoot. Me, I shoot a 32" that weighs in between 550 and 700 grains. Don't know if the person that recieves one from me will shoot that or not, that isn't the pointy. The point is just to exchange something that we all use as most of us are collectors in one way or another.
Hippy
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Im in no matter the "rules". I enjoy making arrows, especially if its a gift.
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How about making it one of your personal hunting arrows. If you don't hunt, then send your best "shooter" ;D...........Art B
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I'm in! Whatever you decide is good for me Steve. dpg
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I say reach in the quiver and pull one out, that's what I do. Most of mine have been on at least two hunts and never been shot at anything but a bale of peat moss. Whoever I get one from it will never be shot, just something to collect from the family on PA.
Hippy
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I will make a new one myself. I have nothing laying around but boring cedars. Id do up a shoot or cane shaft. Like Steve, I wont hunt with mine either. I have two shelves in the curio cabinet all to myself and this arrow would get added to my PA treasures.
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Jon a lot changes after you meet these guys in person and hang out. I wasn't a collector myself. I am now. The treasures I have from these guys is what I have until we meet again.
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I would do it.
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I like this idea Old Hippy, count me in. Got everything I need to make up a special arrow setting at the table in the basement. This will give me motivation to get a few done for myself also before hunting season rolls around.
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I think it's a great idea!!! Count me in!! 8) Just let me know what info I need to submit, when, and to whome! :)
G
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Count me in!! I didn't have time to get in on the bow trade this year. This sounds like a lot of fun. And with only one arrow required, I'm thinking I'll be getting a little creative, just for kicks and grins.
Old hippy, I'm with you on the bows. I'm not too worried about the looks of my bows, more concerned with function. My bows tend to get abused in the woods, and couldn't bring myself to hunt with a "fancied" up bow. I'd be happy to do a bow trade with you if you are ever interested.
Tattoo Dave
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I would like to do this. If you guys will let me that is.
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i am in ;)
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I'll get in on this also. I need to get back in the loop and get motivated plus I always need a new arrow for my collection. ;D I've got shooting arrows and I've got collecting arrows. 8)
Mine will be either sourwood shoot or hill cane arrow with self nock, turkey or goose fletch of one style or another and a stone point(made by someone else) hafted with pitch glue and sinew wrap. It will be 29" to 30" long and shoot well from my bow. ;)
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Im not a knapper but I definitely would get in on it. I can make bone, antler, trade points.
Grady
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I don't like collecting stuff either. :o ;) :) :) :) :)
Pappy
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I'm in, I have made a few arrows in the past, good idea. BDan
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I don't like collecting stuff either. :o ;) :) :) :) :)
Pappy
Liar! Ive been in the cabin you ol' pack rat! What an amazing collection of treasures.
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I'll get in on this. I need to make up a batch of arrows and would be glad to swap one with someone.
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I'm in also. I hope I get your name Old Hippy!
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I would be thrilled to get a primitive arrow made by someone else. The mancave walls are decorated with quivers full of arrows but they are all made by me. This place needs some variety added.
I should start a collection of arrows by others. Put me in.
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I'k Like to get in on this too. Ed
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Old Hippy , if your runnin the deal sign me up too!!!!! I got the urge to make some more surface to air missiles ::)
rich
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Count me in! I'm curious what kinda rules and limits are put on this swap, but I can't see it changing anything for me. Heck I might just gift an arrow from my elk hunting quiver! Have to see who's my recipient.
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Count me in Steve, as long as I don't get picked by ArtB. I've got enough of his ol' arrows ;).
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Same here Eddie. I have plenty of Artsy paraphernalia...............and I love it!
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Come on now Eddie, I was hoping to "stick" you on our next trade, LOL!
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I've got lots of Art's arrows too but I will always take more! ;D
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OK guys it looks like we have an exchange to do. How do you all want to do this? Custom make an arrow to the specs of the person whose name we drew or just get one out of the quiver? Me, I would rather have one that you made for yourself and have carried in your quiver, has some of you guys mojo in it. Let me know and we will get a new thread for sign up. What do you think?
Hippy
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I say its all up to the giver hippy. New, old, bloody don't matter to me man. Keep it simple and we will have a great time. I like making arrows and would prefer to make one new, but would gladly accept any used arrows. We have to make sure we sign and date these little treasures to.
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Personally, I would like to have mine to my specs. I want to be able to shoot what I receive. Drawing names could be as simple as matching up folks in pairs as they sign up. Keep things simple and fair that way............Art B
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I think I'm going to quite sending you guys "wall hangers" >:D! Be warned now, anything I send out will be shootable O:)! Art B
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Well alright, just to let you all know, the arrows that I make are hill cane and I never have spined one. Most are long and heavy and shoot well from most of my bows (45 to 65) but if you really want them spined I can go to the bow shop and use a spine tester and get what you want. I will start a sign up thread this evening and let it go for a week then we can start making arrows.
Hippy
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Here's a suggestion Hippy. Let those that are paired together sort out what they would like. I'm sure there's not a one here that would be hard to please..........Art B
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truthfully... i don't care.
I do prefer a heavy, pointy, sharp arrow.... and durable.
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I think I'm going to quite sending you guys "wall hangers" >:D! Be warned now, anything I send out will be shootable O:)! Art B
Hey Art, when was the last time I got a Wall Hanger? ;D
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I posted on the other thread, but I'd love to get in on this. I can send it wherever, but I do live in Canada if that make a difference. Just let me know when and where I can send my address.
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Before I commit, what would the deadline be?
I have an idea, a wonderful, delightful, stupendous idea. But it would depend on gathering the proper materials.
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That's because you take time to read the instructions (caution: not for display, for making meat only) Eddie ;D. That's why I send you more arrows then the other guys.............cause you can read! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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i'm interested,But may not be able to enter because of haying season.
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I am in! I am thinking of making one of my split timber carved blunt arrows.
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how often are you going to do the arrow exchange?
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Hey! I want in on this! Please sign me up. :laugh:
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Smokey, If this goes well and we don't have many problems maybe yearly if everyone wants to.
Hippy
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I say the only rule is it has to be handmade.why put limits on the maker?i just want one made by someone else.picasso painted what Picasso wanted to paint.if I told him what to do,it wouldn't be a Picasso.that is just how I feel about it.
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I don't do cresting or fancy stuff bit I make some terrific looking and obscenely strong shafts from maple,.leopardwood, redbalau, teak, Brazilian cherry, mahogany, purple heart wood, and such. In different sizes, some spine up to 140#.
Kevin
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wish I had time to get in on this, but with the grandsons football 2 bows that I have to get done and archery season starting in Aug. I aint got to much free time
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I'd like to, but I'm not sure I can craft an arrow to some of the specs listed. Ugly arrows count? :D
Tracy
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your arrow will be fine Tracy.just put one of your knapped points on the end and it will lead the eye down to that end.
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I'd like to, but I'm not sure I can craft an arrow to some of the specs listed. Ugly arrows count? :D
Tracy
Nonsense I've seen your arrows there's nothing wrong with them I'd take one
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do i need to send you my address?
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well, im slow but id like to get in
since i just shipped my trade bow today, maybe i can allow myself to take this on
thanks!
ps where do you guys get those little clippy thingies that are used to hold arrows?
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I'm in! I can't stop thinking about how awesome it would be to kill an elk in Oregon, with a self made Osage bow made from a tree grown in the midwest, and an arrow crafted from a shoot grown in the Appalachian Mountains! Now that's Americana for sure! Not to mention someone else feeding their family using an obsidian point, Ocean Spray arrow from the Pacific Northwest!
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Sadiejane are you meaning an arrow fletching jig
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Heck, I've been in the Christmas trade, the red oak board trade, and the bow trade in the last year. Why should I stop now. I'm in.
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the clippy thingies i was talking about is what you see with broadhead collectors when they use a length of arrow shaft to display their broadheads.
a tiny metal clip that the arrow shaft sorta snaps into....
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the clippy thingies i was talking about is what you see with broadhead collectors when they use a length of arrow shaft to display their broadheads.
a tiny metal clip that the arrow shaft sorta snaps into....
3 rivers sales them I know