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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Twids on January 31, 2015, 01:27:24 am

Title: oak arrows
Post by: Twids on January 31, 2015, 01:27:24 am

Hi  am making oak arrows from plank have split with axe and draw plain down to an octagon now using a small plain. can i go down to a barrelled 11/32 with 5/16th ends or will it be to brittle. am using a bikerstaff 48lb at 28 but only draw 25.

Title: Re: oak arrows
Post by: Pat B on January 31, 2015, 09:11:07 am

You should be able to barrel or full length taper with no problems.

Title: Re: oak arrows
Post by: Springbuck on January 31, 2015, 05:36:24 pm

Quote from: Pat B on January 31, 2015, 09:11:07 am

You should be able to barrel or full length taper with no problems.

Especially if you split down your blanks instead of rip cutting and dowelling.  Plenty of strength.

Title: Re: oak arrows
Post by: Twids on February 03, 2015, 12:38:31 am

cool thanks. i split two with the axe and one with a saw. only had enough for three but will keep at it.