My first Longbow Arrow!

[Harudath]

Hi guys,

I've made arrows before, but never a Longbow one. I even splashed out on a bodkin 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf4Hw3MqCEQ

[zeNBowyer]

Like  those  tips,  are those  3Rivers  or  home  made?

[Harudath]

I got it from ebay :p I was on an ebay spree at the time xD

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl?ViewItem&item=30348072465&sPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Though I realise now I paid much more than I need have done :p

[Rod]

Nice work. Though that ebay point looks a little flat for a long bodkin.
Good effort on the shaftment binding.

Rod.

[Harudath]

Thanks 

I'm thinking about (after some practice) opening an online arrow shop; would anyone be interested in such things? What would you guys be willing to pay for a dozen arrows like that with field points, and then with bodkins? There would be other choices available of course, though I understand that a fair few here make their own arrows :p

[adb]

I think it would probably be a good idea if you re-enforced the self nock on those arrows, especially if they're going to be shot out of heavy bows.

[Harudath]

I definitely would; that one was just for display really as the arrowhead was more for display purposes than use, afaik. For heavier bows I would reinforce the nocks with horn and bind the shafts etc. I bind them with all my other arrows, but I only shoot #42 at my draw length with a Hungarian recurve bow. I want a longbow, though 

I did try shooting it; it screamed fantastically through the air, wonderful noise. All my others are irritatingly silent! :p

[Yewboy]

If you want to sell these types of arrows, can I suggest that the outside diameter of the bodkin socket and the arrow shaft are the same so you have a smooth transition between shaft and arrowhead, it would make them more desireable to people. IMHO

[Harudath]

I intended to do so This being my first bodkin, I stupidly overlooked the fitting size. I will most definitely be matching the shafts to the tips, and reinforcing the nocks, binding, etc, etc.

Thanks for all the feedback, any more is welcome!

[Rod]

Thanks 

I'm thinking about (after some practice) opening an online arrow shop; would anyone be interested in such things? What would you guys be willing to pay for a dozen arrows like that with field points, and then with bodkins? There would be other choices available of course, though I understand that a fair few here make their own arrows :p

Should that day arrive you will be required to register as an advertiser.

Rod.

[Harudath]

I was just thinking about that earlier. Thanks

[Rod]

The bodkin you have is nice enough, but appears to machine turned and then ground.
This may produce a more consistent socket but if you are going for authenticity it would be better to use a hand forged head with a rolled socket, which would probably also increase the price somewhat.

Rod.

[Harudath]

Yeah, its a machine made bodkin. Were I to open the shop, I'd give the option of bodkin (which would be a hand forged and more expensive arrow) or a standard field point.