First attempt at cane/boo arras (with pics)

[Hillbilly]

Great looking arrows. Personally, I like the hand-crested look much better than machine-crested-doesn't look like something that should have a brand name printed on it. Looks like you did a good job. How do they fly?

[RidgeRunner]

I like them a bunch.

Tell us about the nocks.  How were they made?

David

[ricktrojanowski]

Thanks for all the compliments.  I see some amazing work you guys do and it inspires me. 
Dana -the dogbane works easy.  I can get some really long fibers so no splicing is needed.  I wrapped it then coated it with a few coats of Titebond 3.

Hillbilly-  I only shot them a little bit they flew nice.  I think a lot nicer than parallel wood shafting.  I managed to get all the broadhead arras withing 20 grains.  One of the blunts came in light so I put that heavy 'bladed" blunt on it.  The other came in heavy so I put the lighter hex blunt on it.  At my range they all shoot close.

RidgeRunner- To make the nocks I cut the cane about 3/4" above the node that I will be using for the base of the nock.  Then I have 3 hacksaw blades taped together but off center.  In other words one end has one blade. The opposite end has two blades. And the center has three blades.  I start with the one go to the two then the three cutting down the center of the cane. Then finish up with small model files and sandpaper.  I use a really small round file to make a "snap nock" by drilling it slowly into the base of the nock. 

[jwillis]

Those look fantastic, and I like your hand cresting better anyway! Jim

[PeteC]

Those are great lookin' arrows Rick!!I like your custom cresting too!!
Merry Christmas, and God Bless

[majsnuff]

Nice, Very nice.

[islandpiper]

Just wondering if there is any indication of the spine of these tonkin arrows?  I know, it is all relative, and if they work, then they work.  But, my curiosity makes me ask.   Thanks, piper

[ricktrojanowski]

Islandpiper-
Five of the seven spined about 55-58# the other two spined about 45#.  When you cut them to length and then seperate them according to weight.  The spines seem to come in pretty close if you match the weight.

[islandpiper]

I'm impressed.   That is stiffer than I would have figured.  Guess I'll go looking for cane.   there are a half dozen or so cane type plants local here.   piper

[Coo-wah-chobee]

All cane does not spine like Tonkin at the same diameter. Good huntin' ....bob