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Offline Morgan

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Re: Bamboo arrows
« Reply #15 on: March 16, 2017, 07:22:55 pm »
Looks like you got plenty to keep you busy for a good while!
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Offline Red Arrow

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Re: Bamboo arrows
« Reply #16 on: March 16, 2017, 09:14:44 pm »
Yeah, I still need to sort through them to pick out the usable shoots though.
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Offline DC

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Re: Bamboo arrows
« Reply #17 on: March 17, 2017, 11:50:51 am »
I read somewhere that you should dry them with the leaves on. That it helps draw the water out. Can anyone confirm/refute that??
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Bamboo arrows
« Reply #18 on: March 17, 2017, 01:41:25 pm »
It would for a day or 2 until the leaves dry out. I've never left the leaves on and they are usually dry enough in a month or 2, depending on the R/H in your area. Like other natural shafting cane makes better arrows if left to season for a year or more but you can make good arrows from 1 to 2 month old cut cane.
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