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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Stefan on August 26, 2012, 02:21:35 pm

Title: Good wood for arrows?
Post by: Stefan on August 26, 2012, 02:21:35 pm

Hi All,

I have some wood laying around that is very straight grained. I think the wood is from Larix decidua (part of the Pinaceae family). Does anyone know if it is suitable for making arrows?

Thanks,

Stefan

Title: Re: Good wood for arrows?
Post by: Pat B on August 26, 2012, 04:59:28 pm

Stefan, I have not used this specific wood for arrows but have used white pine and many other straight grained wood. I think any straight grained wood should make arrows. I guess the only way to know for sure is to give it a try. Please report your results back to us.

Title: Re: Good wood for arrows?
Post by: Slackbunny on August 26, 2012, 08:37:29 pm

If its got a straight grain I say go for it.

Title: Re: Good wood for arrows?
Post by: robby on August 29, 2012, 12:44:09 pm

Stefan, If that's Larch, it might be a bit brittle and light, but I would still give it a go. Good luck!!
Robby

Title: Re: Good wood for arrows?
Post by: Tom Leemans on August 30, 2012, 01:15:36 pm

Sounds like there's but one way to find out! ;)

Title: Re: Good wood for arrows?
Post by: Stefan on August 30, 2012, 02:17:05 pm

Thanks for the replies. I think you guys call it larch. I will give it a try. first I need to find someone who can saw it using a bandsaw...when I have made an arrow with it I will let you know if it works..

Stefan