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Offline Tower

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Tonkin shafts
« on: September 09, 2013, 11:13:05 pm »
Does anyone know where to find a good source of Tonkin shafts. Seasons around the corner & I find myself needing some.     Tower
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Offline killir duck

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Re: Tonkin shafts
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2013, 11:33:41 pm »
theres a fellow over on the leatherwall called "nacht wacht" who sells them, i can try an get an email or phone number for ya if you want.   Duck
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Tonkin shafts
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2013, 11:41:47 pm »
Have you tried the local garden centers?  I'm not sure if what they sell is Tonkin.
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: Tonkin shafts
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2013, 12:59:39 am »
I know Jaap (Nacht Wacht) sells Japanese bamboo. Most of the garden centers have the Tonkin cane.
They both make excellent arrow shafts.
I found many years ago that it is much easier and more rewarding working with those that don't know anything than those that know it all.

Offline TRACY

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Re: Tonkin shafts
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2013, 07:11:03 am »
Tower, look up A.M. Leonard landscaping supply out of Ohio. You can buy bundles of fairly straight Tonkin shaft that will last a long time. How many do you need? If is not a lot pm me and I'll get you some.

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Offline Pappy

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Re: Tonkin shafts
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2013, 08:06:42 am »
P.M. Eddie[ Mullet] he can tell you a guy,very resonable also. :)
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Offline neuse

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Re: Tonkin shafts
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2013, 08:25:13 am »
I bought some from Iktomi at the leatherwall, and I thought they were really nice shafts at a fair price.

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Re: Tonkin shafts
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2013, 11:54:09 am »

     Pm sent.  ;)

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Offline Tower

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Re: Tonkin shafts
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2013, 08:04:56 pm »
I really want to thank everyone for their help with this. That's why I Love PA , everyone is family!

Thank Y'all
Don Tower
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Re: Tonkin shafts
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2013, 08:50:31 pm »
Don, I've got 500.

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Re: Tonkin shafts
« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2013, 10:16:28 pm »
Howdy Y'all,

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but... What is the Leatherwall?

Thank You,

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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: Tonkin shafts
« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2013, 11:14:16 pm »
Gus, it's the traditional forum on Stickbow.com
I found many years ago that it is much easier and more rewarding working with those that don't know anything than those that know it all.

Offline TRACY

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Re: Tonkin shafts
« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2013, 11:43:05 pm »
You should have some by the first of the week Tower. Pass it on  :D


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Offline rover brewer

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Re: Tonkin shafts
« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2013, 08:47:44 am »
the question was where to find Tonkin shafts, I would like to know this myself as well as anyone that looks at this, but all I see is talk about am and pm and leatherwall would someone please put the imfo here so anyone looking will know where they too will be able to find Tonkin shafts, thanks.
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Offline Hrothgar

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Re: Tonkin shafts
« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2013, 10:10:13 am »
I've never used the Tonkin cane and was wondering what should be the approximate diameter for a 30" arrow, #50-#55 spine? Thanks, Eric
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