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Making a batch of medieval aspen barrelled arrows
Ruddy Darter:
Haven't had the weather to grind the feathers outdoors (I will definitely try that tip of stripping the feathers after steam on the next batch), I got the beeswax resin coat on.
I painted on the melt with a natural hair brush so it didn't melt or burn in the mixture and never left it in the pot.
I made up some wraps out of some scrap stretchy leather, i found masking tape lifts with heat and gets messy.
I'll run them over a little flame to smooth out the mixture on the shaft before tieing the feathers on.
R.D.
Ruddy Darter:
...smoothed ready for feathers.
R.D.
Ruddy Darter:
I got three completed, don't know if I'll get the time to do more this week but I have these to test fly for the weekend.
I found processing the goose feathers for fletching a bit problematic but figured out a good routine now. I also run a V-tool carving chisel down the membrane after grinding to get a chanel that allows the quill to lay more secure to the shaft, makes a nice bit of difference.
They're not perfect by a long shot but getting better with each arrow. I'll enjoy making a couple of arrows at a time and fine tuning the process.
R.D.
Pat B:
Beautiful arrows, RD. Now all you need is a French horseman in chain male to try them out on. :OK
Ruddy Darter:
Haha.. I'll stick with the designated straw boss I reckon :), the only morning star I want to be wrestling with is the one in the sky :o.
The arrows feel very light and strong so eager to try them out..should be fun. 8)
R.D.
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