Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: colejack3 on July 17, 2010, 12:19:08 am

Title: Hey im new and have a qeustion
Post by: colejack3 on July 17, 2010, 12:19:08 am

 Hey everyone I want to collect some natural shafts I have mulefat all around me. What is the best size to look for? Thanks in advance guys ;D

Title: Re: Hey im new and have a qeustion
Post by: Pat B on July 17, 2010, 12:59:09 am

I have heard of mulefat but can't remember the other common name. Is it salt cedar?  If so it makes very good, heavy and strong arrows.  With most shoot material you can start out cutting shoots that are 3/8 at the base. An open end 3/8" wrench makes a good gauge.  ;)

Title: Re: Hey im new and have a qeustion
Post by: colejack3 on July 17, 2010, 01:07:32 am

cool so it doesnt matter for the skinny ends diameter as long as the bottom is 3/8?

Title: Re: Hey im new and have a qeustion
Post by: Pat B on July 17, 2010, 01:56:11 am

That depends on the amount of taper. For most of what I use the 3/8" rule applies.   Generally you want the nock end(cured and skinned) to be about 5/16".

Title: Re: Hey im new and have a qeustion
Post by: colejack3 on July 17, 2010, 10:07:10 am

Thanks :)