Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: PEARL DRUMS on March 07, 2012, 11:34:17 am
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My cousin has hinge cut many acres the last few years. Any non-mast tree was cut. Why couldnt I go through and collect a bunch of ash, oak, elm, maple and cherry suckers for shoot arrows? They grow dead straight up off the trunk and are all over. Thousands and thousands with more to come.
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Hey PD, dunno why couldn't ya? (was there a trick question somewhere in your post???)
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No tricks Lee. I have never heard anybody talk about. It was just something that crossed my mind that never rests!
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OK, just making sure 8) I actually think it's a really good idea...there are a few trees at a church i attend that have some perfectly straight suckers on them but they are not thick enough in diameter yet and I'm sure they will get trimmed off this spring...I've thought about some Osage suckers too.
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I was told box elder makes a mean shot shaft. I know they are all over out there as well. A shoot shaft should be tougher than a comparable turned shaft I would think.
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Yup, and besides the Box there are TONS of red osier out there and they make really great shoot shafts!
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Great. I need something else to use up my time!
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You'll also find the Red O in areas that have more multi-flora Rose so that's a 2-fer AND you can look for sheds while the green is still down...
;D
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Cut 'em all. If you end up with too many, I'll take some. ;D
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Walked through my Uncle's place up in Fairfield last month cutting Osage Shoots with Arrahs in mind.
Got about thirty or so drying even now.
We'll see how they turn out. :)
-gus
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Walked through my Uncle's place up in Fairfield last month cutting Osage Shoots with Arrahs in mind.
Got about thirty or so drying even now.
We'll see how they turn out. :)
-gus
kinda what I was thaanking
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Osage sure would be heavy shoots!
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Got an old Bear Takedown Recurve that draws 75# at 28" that should push them along pretty good...
And at 10 to 20 yards I don't think I'll loose that much performance.
:)
I've also got a Mary Rose style Yew stave in the line up to be built, hoping for a 100+# out of her, she might be a candidate for heavy arrahs.
-gus
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i ifnd all my shafts is back alleys.....
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Hey Pearly I have a BIG bundle of crepe myrtle shoots. I think they would make good arrows. If you want some just pay shipping and I will send a bunch your way.
Cipriano
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I can do that Cip. I saved your address. Do you need mine? Just let me know what the cost's are and I will get it sent out. Thanks pal!
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Pearl
I will take the cherry if you should venture out !
Guy
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Im turkey hunting his land in May. I will grab all I can Guy. Hopefully some will make it to Marshall with me.
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You'll also find the Red O in areas that have more multi-flora Rose so that's a 2-fer AND you can look for sheds while the green is still down...
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multa flora? are we talking about the same thing??
where i hunt there is TONS of multa flora rose, have been wondering how to get rid of it so i dont keep getting cut to ribbons during the hunt. how would you make arrows out of it?
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You'll also find the Red O in areas that have more multi-flora Rose so that's a 2-fer AND you can look for sheds while the green is still down...
;D
multa flora? are we talking about the same thing??
where i hunt there is TONS of multa flora rose, have been wondering how to get rid of it so i dont keep getting cut to ribbons during the hunt. how would you make arrows out of it?
YB, select the larger diameter 3/8" and up that are semi straight for 30+" . Bundle them up and hand straighten as they dry- daily. I prefer to leave the bark on until I get into final straightening over heat. TEO . Great shafting but time consuming compare to cane and other material.
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I snipped some elm shoots form cut over trees this weekend. We shall see how they work in 6 months or so.
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Hinge cut???? ???
Wayne
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When Im sittin up the tree stand waiting for dinner to come around ,I spend my time spotting those straight shoots for next year's arrows suply;