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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: stringstretcher on July 08, 2011, 01:43:32 pm

Title: Been working on some arrow materials.
Post by: stringstretcher on July 08, 2011, 01:43:32 pm

Here are a few pictures of some shoot arrow material that I have in the making
Some red osier as they are before the first straightening
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/STRINGSTRETCHER/dogwoodandsourwood002.jpg)
And now after the first heat straightening
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/STRINGSTRETCHER/dogwoodandsourwood005.jpg)
And some sourwood that I got in a trade with Pat B.
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/STRINGSTRETCHER/dogwoodandsourwood006.jpg)

Title: Re: Been working on some arrow materials.
Post by: artcher1 on July 08, 2011, 05:35:47 pm

I got a few of those red osier shoots I've been working on also Charles. Man, are they tough to straighten. You done a nice straightening job on yours. How seasoned is your shoots? Mine were cut in March, probably won't be ready for finished arrows till next year.........Art

Title: Re: Been working on some arrow materials.
Post by: stringstretcher on July 08, 2011, 10:17:28 pm

Thanks Art.  These were cut last year early spring, and they seem to work well with the heat.  I was actually supprised.  Letting them rehydrate a few days, the hit them with  another straightening.  They look as though they are going to make some really nice arrows.

Title: Re: Been working on some arrow materials.
Post by: thomas h on July 08, 2011, 10:19:50 pm

those look great gona have to try that. ;D

Title: Re: Been working on some arrow materials.
Post by: richardzane on July 09, 2011, 06:34:27 pm

wow ....and  i thought some of the shoots i picked had "character" !
great job getting those kinks out.
what did you mean by RE-hydrating? do you actually soak em, or re-soak em?

i've got to get to my bundles of spicewood , rosebush and
this fall i'll go after some nice hazel i've had my eyes on...

Title: Re: Been working on some arrow materials.
Post by: Pat B on July 09, 2011, 06:56:59 pm

Richard, They will rehydrate from the humidity in just a few days.