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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: jermcramp1 on April 19, 2012, 12:26:18 pm

Title: How far do you insert foreshafts?
Post by: jermcramp1 on April 19, 2012, 12:26:18 pm: I was trying for 3" but it is not working for me...Would you say 1-2"? and do you glue them in or not.
Title: Re: How far do you insert foreshafts?
Post by: nclonghunter on April 19, 2012, 06:42:24 pm: >:D
Title: Re: How far do you insert foreshafts?
Post by: Prarie Bowyer on April 20, 2012, 01:50:15 am: Go to youtube, Search "otzi arrow build" there is a 3 video serries.

I send mine in 2-3" when I can but I use bamboo for the foreshafts. I select a piece that wants to go in already and just drill out the main shaft a bit. Then I suggest bottoming out a node wall AND wrapping the shaft with a stop collar.
Title: Re: How far do you insert foreshafts?
Post by: jermcramp1 on April 20, 2012, 11:10:58 am: I made a little tool last night and it worked, not sure why I was having so much trouble with something so simple...

I just drilled a hole in a piece of wood with the same bit I drilled the boo, then used it as a guide for the insert of the foreshaft...so simple...
Title: Re: How far do you insert foreshafts?
Post by: bubby on April 23, 2012, 05:27:31 pm: Quote from: jermcramp1 on April 20, 2012, 11:10:58 am
I made a little tool last night and it worked, not sure why I was having so much trouble with something so simple...

I just drilled a hole in a piece of wood with the same bit I drilled the boo, then used it as a guide for the insert of the foreshaft...so simple...
yep, nessesity is the mother of invention, sooner or later us redneck's can make anything work >:D, Bub
Title: Re: How far do you insert foreshafts?
Post by: gutpile on April 25, 2012, 12:12:15 pm: I don't drill mine..bout 1 1/2 bottom out on node...make sure you blunt the tip of your fore shaft or it will split your cane on impact..I have never split my cane since I blunt the tip and wrap with sinew..yes I glue mine with hide glue..soak in water to remove if needed..gut
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Post by: gutpile on April 25, 2012, 12:12:52 pm: sorry bout that pic...
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on April 25, 2012, 02:22:05 pm: Those are some deadly looking arrows gutpile! What do use for foreshaft material? Did you knap those points?
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Post by: gutpile on April 25, 2012, 03:41:45 pm: any hardwood will do..
those are paduka and purple heart....and no self respecting southern Cherokee Indian gonna buy points for their arrows..LOL.... 8)