Two Dozen (wood arrow build along for the archer on a budget)
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This area strictly for arrows. Building, flight or broadhead flight.
This area strictly for arrows. Building, flight or broadhead flight.
Re: Two Dozen (wood arrow build along for the archer on a budget)
Honestly James I have no idea what that is and am not sure if I have ever done it. Could you perhaps elaborate?
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Re: Two Dozen (wood arrow build along for the archer on a budget)
Yes, let me see if I can find a link which explains it. The amount of typing on a phone to explain would be difficult.
Re: Two Dozen (wood arrow build along for the archer on a budget)
Here ya go, even has pictures.
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Re: Two Dozen (wood arrow build along for the archer on a budget)
Well ya learn something new everyday.
Nothing clears a troubled mind like shooting a bow.
Re: Two Dozen (wood arrow build along for the archer on a budget)
Great thing about these type of sites, we are always learning from one another, this is a good tip. Been a long time since I did any wood shafts but if I remember correctly the spine can be different from from different sides of the grain on shaft. I may not be remembering right though.
Re: Two Dozen (wood arrow build along for the archer on a budget)
You are correct on spine being different. However, in reality it's not enough to really make a difference for a finger shooter. But it is more consistent. Myself, I worry more about grain orientation incase of arrow breakage. From my experiance the grain or arrow orientation typically follows cross grain direction and nock alignment. Most know I shoot alot of 5/16 birch. Grain lines in most of them are very difficult to read.
Re: Two Dozen (wood arrow build along for the archer on a budget)
Hmm. I've really never really had a turning issue with spruce.
Nothing clears a troubled mind like shooting a bow.
Re: Two Dozen (wood arrow build along for the archer on a budget)
And you may not. When I spine them, 1-3# is typically all I see in difference of orientation. When you buy them they are grouped in 5# groups. I still concentrate more on the arrow in grain orientation. If I shoot left 2", I shoot left 2". Most archers can't maintain a 2 or 3" group anyways. I'm more concerned with which way the arrow may splinter or break.
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I was referring consistant to arrow spine.
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I will add, if there are any run out grain, keep them to the top.
That can help prevent ( incase the arrow breaks ) driving a very large sliver into your hand or arm.
That can help prevent ( incase the arrow breaks ) driving a very large sliver into your hand or arm.
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