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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Carson (CMB) on May 26, 2013, 12:05:54 pm

Title: Arrow eye candy
Post by: Carson (CMB) on May 26, 2013, 12:05:54 pm
Not primitive, but I thought I would share these traditional arrow pics.  Just finished up two dozen for a local guy.

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/IMG_1894-001_zps3599baad.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/IMG_1894-001_zps3599baad.jpg.html)

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/IMG_1896-001_zpsad162acd.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/IMG_1896-001_zpsad162acd.jpg.html)

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/IMG_1898-001_zps274358de.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/IMG_1898-001_zps274358de.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: Trapper Rob on May 26, 2013, 12:22:06 pm
Those look nice what kind of stain did you use.
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: Carson (CMB) on May 26, 2013, 12:45:12 pm
Rob, it is actually burned rather than stained. I really like the way it looks. The depth it creates doesn't show well in the pics, but the scorching shrinks/burns the soft layers and just darkens the hard layers in the fir.  It really shows off the grain. 
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: hatcha on May 26, 2013, 01:59:31 pm
Very nice indeed!
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: mullet on May 26, 2013, 02:02:05 pm
You do a very nice job, those are pretty.
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: Carson (CMB) on May 26, 2013, 02:46:17 pm
Thanks Hatcha.  Thanks Mullet. 

Here are a couple photos showing the burning effect on the grain. 

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/IMG_1935_zps5dcbe040.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/IMG_1935_zps5dcbe040.jpg.html)
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/IMG_1934_zps968a44cc.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/IMG_1934_zps968a44cc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: Don on May 26, 2013, 02:50:57 pm
Nice work.
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: JW_Halverson on May 26, 2013, 02:55:59 pm
Toasted shafts, niiiiice!  Eye candy, indeed.

I like making arrows in double dozens, gives me time to get used to shooting a matched set before they are all used up or lost!

Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: JackCrafty on May 26, 2013, 03:27:28 pm
Wow!  :o
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: Carson (CMB) on May 26, 2013, 03:39:39 pm
I like making arrows in double dozens, gives me time to get used to shooting a matched set before they are all used up or lost!

These were for another guy.  He wanted 18, but I thought I would make a full two dozen and keep 6 for myself.  But making two dozen at once got me thinking that I might start doing that everytime.  2 times as many arrows and it only takes 1 1/2 times as long to make them....I wonder if Indians thought much about the Economy of scale... ::)
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: lesken2011 on May 26, 2013, 05:21:39 pm
Nice, Carson! That burned look is sweet!!
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: bubby on May 26, 2013, 09:19:41 pm
eye candy is an understatement, great work Carson
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: Badly Bent on May 26, 2013, 09:41:26 pm
Those arrows are smokin' hot, very nice Carson. They look so perfectly crafted that I bet they are gonna shoot to hit the mark. :)
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: Carson (CMB) on May 27, 2013, 12:58:15 am
Thanks Lesken, bubby, and Greg.  The guy I made them for picked them up today and he seemed to be quite pleased. I hope they shoot for him. 
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: TRACY on May 27, 2013, 08:09:35 am
Man Carson, those are beautiful arrows! Like the char effect.


Tracy
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: hilltophickory on May 27, 2013, 08:34:28 am
I prefer ugly arrows , that ways if I miss then I wont whine over it when it gets stuck under the grass , you sure have some awesome arrows there great job.
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: richardzane on May 27, 2013, 12:04:34 pm
Those sweet looking arrows will look nice stacked tight in a target!
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: SLIMBOB on May 27, 2013, 12:13:51 pm
Awesome!  As much as I love making bows, I hate making arrows....but I'm out....got a dozen Cedar shafts, and you just provided some incentive.  Excellent!
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: DuBois on May 28, 2013, 06:44:46 am
Man those are beautiful! ME JEALOUS!
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: BowEd on May 28, 2013, 09:27:19 am
Wow nice attention to detail.Very fine batch of arrows.Love shootin those woodies.
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: steelslinger on May 28, 2013, 11:19:33 am
Those are some fine looking arrows sir.
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: Carson (CMB) on May 28, 2013, 03:57:08 pm
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: Dan K on May 31, 2013, 03:22:49 am
True arrow smith bro!  Got two sets in the mail today and they're well received!  Thank you for you workmanship.
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: Pappy on May 31, 2013, 07:04:33 am
Beautiful arrows,man would I look good with something like that in my quiver,very impressive. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: Carson (CMB) on May 31, 2013, 02:22:21 pm
Thanks Dan, I am glad you got the arrows and are happy with them. 

Thanks Pappy, but that might take more than just some pretty arrows in your quiver  ;)
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: Parnell on May 31, 2013, 02:38:41 pm
I'm a big fan.  Awesome.
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: okie64 on June 02, 2013, 11:57:47 am
Very sweet looking arrows Carson!
Title: Re: Arrow eye candy
Post by: Carson (CMB) on June 06, 2013, 06:07:10 pm
Thanks Parnell, Thanks Okie