Life on the Farm

[bjrogg]

Well nothing really exciting going on at the farm. Just a lot of washing equipment and cleaning up the shop.

I did sneak out with my bow the night before opening day gun. I probably should have taken a shoot at a small doe, but I passed. Was nice to get the opportunity though and it’s still exciting to get so close even with out shooting anything

I’ve been out a couple times with my old 12 gauge. Passed on these does. Was hoping a big buck might show but no such luck.

They might not be so lucky next time we meet.

Bjrogg

[bjrogg]

Yesterday afternoon the Ubly football team played iron mountain and won district championship.

Next Friday they go to Ford Field for State Championship.

Thinking it should be a good game. They have been unstoppable so far. Really playing good games. They won yesterday 41-14. I think that was the only game they played this year that didn’t end with a running clock.

Making plans to go see that one in person

Bjrogg

[bjrogg]

Been working on this arrow when I get a chance for awhile.

 I collected the red osier shaft from my farm several years ago. I have been straightening it for about a month and it seems to be staying straight now.

I found a piece of chert from the local quarry. It’s very nice quality chert, but it’s been through crusher so it’s really hard to find pieces that aren’t ruined. I managed to get a pretty decent point out of this one.

I wrapped both ends of shaft with sinew. About a half inch from notch end and 3/4” from point end. I like to do it first so I don’t split the shaft trying to fit point.

Then I dry fit the stone point

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[bjrogg]

Then I mix a dab of epoxy and glue point on. Then I finish by using my pitch glue.

I let it cool and wrap with sinew

Then I spray one coat of clear satin enamel before I apply my markings. I do this to keep the paint from bleeding into the grain of the wood. It also allows me to wipe off my mistakes if I need to.

After paint dries completely I will spray several more thin coats of clear satin enamel to lock my water base marking’s on.

Here’s what I have so far.

Bjrogg

[bjrogg]

I’m thinking I will go with two fletch but it’s going to have to wait. Maybe tomorrow

Bjrogg

[BrianS]

Point and arrow look great! I've dabbled in making some two fletch arrows so I am interested in seeing yours when you finish.
take care,
brian

[bjrogg]

Point and arrow look great! I've dabbled in making some two fletch arrows so I am interested in seeing yours when you finish.
take care,
brian

Thanks Brian.

I don’t know how authentic mine are, but it’s my rendition of a two fletch.

I’ve been very happy with the ones I have made so far.

I will try to take some pictures as I go. Show how I do it.

Bjrogg

[chamookman]

Really like Your Arrows Brian - very nice  ! Bob

[GlisGlis]

Hurry up with that arrow. A deer is waiting 

[WhistlingBadger]

Nice looking arrow, BJ!

[Pappy]

Nice work on the arrow.
 Pappy

[bjrogg]

Thanks for the nice words everyone. I didn’t finish it yet but I did get a little more work done on my arrow

Two wild turkey tail feathers

Bjrogg

[bjrogg]

First I decided how long I want fletch and peal fletch ahead of that point off the quill.

[bjrogg]

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[bjrogg]

Then I peal fletch off leaving about half as much fletch on opposite side of feather.

Bjrogg