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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Jon Kaw on January 27, 2017, 09:52:26 pm

Title: Roughleaf Dogwood
Post by: Jon Kaw on January 27, 2017, 09:52:26 pm

Does anyone have experience using roughleaf dogwood (Cornus Drummondii) shoots for arrow shafts?

Title: Re: Roughleaf Dogwood
Post by: Pat B on January 27, 2017, 10:51:08 pm

Jon, I haven't tried rough leaf dogwood but I have used gray, red osier and silky dogwoods and all make good arrows. Cut a bunch and bundle them for a few months and give them a try.

Title: Re: Roughleaf Dogwood
Post by: Jon Kaw on January 28, 2017, 11:05:28 am

Thanks Pat.  I've got a dozen shoots bundled.  I'll let you know how they turn out.

Title: Re: Roughleaf Dogwood
Post by: tipi stuff on January 28, 2017, 10:20:45 pm

Roughleaf is mostly what I use. Pat B is correct, it is pretty similar ti red osier. Curtis

Title: Re: Roughleaf Dogwood
Post by: PaulN/KS on January 28, 2017, 11:59:48 pm

Hey Jon,
I'll bring some well seasoned dogwood shoot shafts to the bunny stomp for ya.

Title: Re: Roughleaf Dogwood
Post by: Jon Kaw on January 29, 2017, 05:26:33 pm

Thanks Paul, I appreciate it.

Title: Re: Roughleaf Dogwood
Post by: Abo on February 03, 2017, 12:10:04 am

Jon
I use rough leaf dogwood and have had good luck with it. I have bundled it to dry myself but let me suggest that u try leaving some unbundled and as they are drying and hand sraighten them every day. I stand them up but don't really know if that helps or not but it doesn't hurt. After several days they will start to stay sraight and when you do your final heat sraightening they will be easier to keep sraight. I also do this with cain as its drying. Try it both ways and see what you think. Works for me.

Title: Re: Roughleaf Dogwood
Post by: Jon Kaw on February 03, 2017, 04:51:58 pm

Thanks for everyone's replies.
Abo, I'll give that a try.

Title: Re: Roughleaf Dogwood
Post by: Pat B on February 03, 2017, 10:21:16 pm

Now is a good time to collect shoots for shafting. The juices are down in the plants because they are dormant and you don't have to deal with bugs, snakes or heat...plus it is easier to see the shoots without the leaves.

Title: Re: Roughleaf Dogwood
Post by: PaulN/KS on February 05, 2017, 09:34:25 pm

Plus, you can always tell that it is Dogwood from it's bark...
 ;D