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Offline ajbruggink

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  • Aaron Bruggink, Oostburg, WI, USA
Board selection for Laminated Shafts
« on: September 07, 2014, 11:32:35 am »
Hey Guys,

I recently read 'How to Make Your Own Laminated Arrows' by Marc St. Louis in Primitive Archer Magazine volume 14 issue 1 and it makes me what to try my hand at making them but I have one question. If I were to make these from boards not timber, how picky do I have to be with the grain? Should the grain be strain the whole length of the board or does this lamination process make that no longer a concern?  Any replies are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Aaron
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Board selection for Laminated Shafts
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2014, 01:05:12 pm »
Aaron, you should always pick the best stock with the straightest grain as possible. If you do use wood with runoffs they should be few and at a long angle with no swirls or knots. Allowing the wood to air dry and season will help with the stability of the shafts, laminated or not.
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Re: Board selection for Laminated Shafts
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2014, 11:45:28 am »
Thanks, Pat
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Board selection for Laminated Shafts
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2014, 04:33:43 pm »
Contact Marc. I'm sure he will have more/better detail for you.
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