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Jon Kaw
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Roughleaf Dogwood
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January 27, 2017, 09:52:26 pm »
Does anyone have experience using roughleaf dogwood (Cornus Drummondii) shoots for arrow shafts?
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Pat B
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Re: Roughleaf Dogwood
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January 27, 2017, 10:51:08 pm »
Jon, I haven't tried rough leaf dogwood but I have used gray, red osier and silky dogwoods and all make good arrows. Cut a bunch and bundle them for a few months and give them a try.
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Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes! Pat Brennan Brevard, NC
Jon Kaw
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Re: Roughleaf Dogwood
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January 28, 2017, 11:05:28 am »
Thanks Pat. I've got a dozen shoots bundled. I'll let you know how they turn out.
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tipi stuff
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Curtis Carter
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January 28, 2017, 10:20:45 pm »
Roughleaf is mostly what I use. Pat B is correct, it is pretty similar ti red osier. Curtis
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PaulN/KS
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January 28, 2017, 11:59:48 pm »
Hey Jon,
I'll bring some well seasoned dogwood shoot shafts to the bunny stomp for ya.
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Jon Kaw
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January 29, 2017, 05:26:33 pm »
Thanks Paul, I appreciate it.
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Abo
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February 03, 2017, 12:10:04 am »
Jon
I use rough leaf dogwood and have had good luck with it. I have bundled it to dry myself but let me suggest that u try leaving some unbundled and as they are drying and hand sraighten them every day. I stand them up but don't really know if that helps or not but it doesn't hurt. After several days they will start to stay sraight and when you do your final heat sraightening they will be easier to keep sraight. I also do this with cain as its drying. Try it both ways and see what you think. Works for me.
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Jon Kaw
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Re: Roughleaf Dogwood
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February 03, 2017, 04:51:58 pm »
Thanks for everyone's replies.
Abo, I'll give that a try.
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Pat B
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Re: Roughleaf Dogwood
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February 03, 2017, 10:21:16 pm »
Now is a good time to collect shoots for shafting. The juices are down in the plants because they are dormant and you don't have to deal with bugs, snakes or heat...plus it is easier to see the shoots without the leaves.
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PaulN/KS
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February 05, 2017, 09:34:25 pm »
Plus, you can always tell that it is Dogwood from it's bark...
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