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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Cromm on September 12, 2008, 11:24:30 am

Title: Tonkin Shafts.
Post by: Cromm on September 12, 2008, 11:24:30 am
Hi, I have no idea on tonkin, can you tell me if this is a good deal?
Thanks for your time.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50-pcs-superb-Bamboo-arrow-shafts-39-DIY-YUMI-bowyer_W0QQitemZ380061812258QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item380061812258&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

Oh I live in the UK.
Title: Re: Tonkin Shafts.
Post by: richpierce on September 12, 2008, 01:39:56 pm
50 good shafts pre-straightened and sized and sorted all ready to go- seems fair to me.  There's a lot of work involved.  I'd not want to get paid at that guy's rate.
Title: Re: Tonkin Shafts.
Post by: DanaM on September 12, 2008, 01:56:40 pm
Not sure if its a good deal or not, doesn't say what they spine. There's a place in Floride by mullets that sells 500
count bundles for about $60, not straightened or anything but for that price its a good deal. I will PM you the link.
Title: Re: Tonkin Shafts.
Post by: Mechslasher on September 15, 2008, 09:53:47 am
i have looked at this fellows auctions and have been tempted to purchase some to see how well they are made.  the shafts will most likely spine in the 70-90# range, but that shouldn't be a problem with bows over 55#.    i often shoot 90# shafts out of my 55-65# bows with no problem.  anytime you can get a straightened bamboo shaft for less than $2, it's a good deal.  let us know how they shoot.
Title: Re: Tonkin Shafts.
Post by: knightd on September 15, 2008, 04:32:09 pm
They are also selling them in lots of 25...
Title: Re: Tonkin Shafts.
Post by: markinengland on September 19, 2008, 06:13:59 pm
Cromm,
I got some of those shafts. My main shipment is Chinese Arrow bammbo but I got some samples of the Tonkin. They are nice but very very stiff. If you are interested I could do you some spine matched Arrow Bamboo shafts.
I tried to send you a message but I am not sure it arrived.
Mark in England
Title: Re: Tonkin Shafts.
Post by: Cromm on September 20, 2008, 08:43:15 pm
Hi,
Sorry Mark it was put in spam. I've emailed you back.
Thanks knightd for the info and help i will PM you.
Thanks for your time.