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Offline Thwackaddict

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Hemlock for shafts?
« on: September 16, 2010, 10:37:17 am »
Any one ever try hemlock for shafts?I'm thinking its gonna be too soft but not sure.Had some gave to me and trying to figure out what to do with it?
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Offline bobnewboy

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Re: Hemlock for shafts?
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2010, 11:13:41 am »
Hi,

Yes, I saw some lovely ones made by Chris Boyton, and he was very happy with them.  He is one of the UK's premier bowyers and knows his stuff.
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Offline Thwackaddict

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Re: Hemlock for shafts?
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2010, 11:20:45 am »
Hmmmm,this is pretty strait grained stuff so I'll give it a shot!Thanks bob!!
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Re: Hemlock for shafts?
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2010, 04:31:42 pm »
I agree, it should make good arrow. The species I use is quite hard and light weight, excellent stiffness and I like how it sands smooth.
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Offline Diligence

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Re: Hemlock for shafts?
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2010, 11:28:36 pm »
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,11439.0.html

I have.....it worked well, it breaks a bit on the brittle side, but no worse than the cedar or poplar arrows I've shot.

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J
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