2023 Arrow Trade

[Pat B]

Problem solved!   
 Will be mailing soon.

[Pat B]

Arrow went in the mail this morning. Expected delivery date Monday, 11/13

[paulc]

So how do you all.box your arrows for shipping? Working on boxing my arrow and beginning to work it won't get to destination in one piece. Suggestions?

Thanks, Paul

[Pat B]

Paul, I used a 2" cardboard tube with foam inside to support the arrow head and nock and thin wood circles at each end taped heavily on. Be sure to contain any arrow point securely so the arrow won't push out from either end.

[paulc]

Thanks Pat. I don't have a shipping tube laying around. I did find some of that black foam pipe insulation. I was able to use that to protect the arrow. I think it'll be okay as long as it doesn't get caught in a door or something....Will ship Mon or Tues.

Paul

[Aaron1726]

I'll post pics of Pat's when it gets here if that helps.

[paulc]

My package is shipped USPS.  Expect delivery on thur this week.  Paul

[Aaron1726]

My package from Pat arrived yesterday!  Amazing arrow and an extra surprise of 6 additional cane shafts.  Below is the explanation that Pat left in the package.

Hill cane arrow w/ eastern 2 fletch Cahokia style.  Stone point by Eric Garza.  Pitch glue, moose sinew w/ pitch varnish sealer.  6 extra hill cane shafts, one cut to length, somewhat straightened w/ point taper.

He also shared how he cuts for the points and nocks.

Here are a few pics, I'll add some more as well.  Many thanks Pat!

[Aaron1726]

Here's a few more of the point and fletching.

[Aaron1726]

I am not familiar with this style of 2 fletch, but it's pretty cool.  I'm curious about the one side that's cut slightly different?  Is the a specific reasoning?  Really clean sinew wraps too! 

[M2A]

Good looking arrow you got from Pat Aaron. 2 fletch is a pretty cool style!

I got slowed down on my project with indecision on how to finish it up. All primitive or use modern paints and finishes? Tested out some new ideas on a test shaft, so going to keep to all natural materials. I hate to give a timeline but I'll have the point glued on tomorrow then can have some fun doing something different with this one. Should be all smooth sailing from here.
Mike         

[Pat B]

Nothing special about the fletching, Aaron. After I mounted the two fletch I burned the pattern on a feather burner and that's the way it came out. The tails didn't get burned except for the one. It's only cosmetic. If you'd prefer you can cut the 3 tails off to match the other. Sharp scissors will do the trick.

[Aaron1726]

Ok thanks Pat, I was just curious.  I think it turned out really cool, no scissors to be used on this one  it's already got a spot hanging over my work bench.

[Pat B]

 

[paulc]

speaking of finishing arrows this project taught me I don't have a good system for finishing arrows.  Once point and fletching is in place I found it very difficult to get a finish on the shaft in those areas...do most of you put a "finish" on shaft after testing the shaft bare?  And then add point and fletching?  what is your way getting a finish on without getting it all over fletching etc?  I guess nothing wrong with a bare, no finish shaft?  Paul