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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: bjrogg on January 20, 2020, 01:05:12 pm

Title: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: bjrogg on January 20, 2020, 01:05:12 pm

I got the rivercane from a trade with Trapper Rob. I really like this stuff for arrows. Straightens nicely and seems to stay straight.

Got the Obsidian as a gift from Paulsemp. A pretty piece of tri flow Obsidian I knapped into a nice hunting point.

I halved it onto the shaft with a little jbweld and white tail sinew.

I have a bit of trouble getting glue to hold fletching on these rivercane shafts so I spiral wrapped them with white tail sinew.

This one is going in my hunting quiver.

Bjrogg

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: bjrogg on January 20, 2020, 01:06:32 pm

Couple more
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: backtowood B2W on January 20, 2020, 01:33:17 pm

That's a beautiful arrow! I like your cresting.
I put my best stone points to the arrows which never flew good. Collect em and when I have enough maybe as a wallhanger. Mine are far away from hunting quality so better like this....
Wish you a good hunt with this one!

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: bjrogg on January 20, 2020, 01:39:12 pm

Thanks BTW. I'm still looking for that stone point kill. I should have it but it wasn't to be. No fault of the arrow. It was all me. I'm really hoping next season. I didn't get much hunting this past season.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: Trapper Rob on January 20, 2020, 05:31:38 pm

Looks really good BJ.
I have the same problem with fletching.

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: bjrogg on January 20, 2020, 06:11:24 pm

Thanks Rob. Sometimes I think I had about the best luck with regular Elmer's School glue.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: chamookman on January 21, 2020, 02:19:28 am

Nice  (=) ! Bob

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: Wolfmanjack on January 21, 2020, 06:05:55 am

 To get the feather to adhere to the cane shaft you have to scrape off the outer layer of the cane.  I’m not sure what the proper name is but it’s the shiny layer.  I wrap my feathers with fine sewing thread then use very small dabs of gorilla super glue.  Once set I remove the thread and the feather is rock solid on the shaft.

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: Swampman on January 21, 2020, 06:39:47 am

That is a beautiful arrow.  Very nice work on that one. 

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: gutpile on January 21, 2020, 01:00:01 pm

I don't scrap off rind on cane when applying feathers.. I peel mine..coat shaft with hide glue and wrap feather on with sinew... Ive never had a feather detach...

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: TimBo on January 21, 2020, 01:41:38 pm

That is a really colorful arrow, point included.  Nice work!

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: bjrogg on January 21, 2020, 07:15:41 pm

Thanks everyone. I don't think these fletchings are falling off. They seem tight. I have lost a couple from the cane before though. Could have been my glue. I do usually scuff up the shiny rhin .
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: Chief RID on January 22, 2020, 04:00:14 am

A decorative piece like that and flies good is a gem. Good luck with your hunt next season.

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: bjrogg on January 22, 2020, 06:00:13 am

Thanks Chief

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: Todd Mathis on January 29, 2020, 07:53:01 pm

Quote from: bjrogg on January 20, 2020, 01:05:12 pm

I got the rivercane from a trade with Trapper Rob. I really like this stuff for arrows. Straightens nicely and seems to stay straight.

Got the Obsidian as a gift from Paulsemp. A pretty piece of tri flow Obsidian I knapped into a nice hunting point.

I halved it onto the shaft with a little jbweld and white tail sinew.

I have a bit of trouble getting glue to hold fletching on these rivercane shafts so I spiral wrapped them with white tail sinew.
Love the arrow!  How does it fly?

This one is going in my hunting quiver.

Bjrogg

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: bjrogg on January 29, 2020, 08:09:34 pm

Like a dart :NN
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: Deerhunter21 on January 30, 2020, 09:31:47 am

Im not good with making rivercane arrows. haha! I just cant make them to the quality i want. (lol) (lol)

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: WhistlingBadger on January 30, 2020, 11:51:38 am

Looks great, BJ!
T

Title: Re: Rivercane shaft Obsidian point
Post by: Hawkdancer on January 31, 2020, 12:09:41 am

Very nice point, and finished arrow!  We get a choice of steel or steel here, for hunting, anyway!
Hawkdancer