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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Bullitt on June 07, 2009, 03:00:57 pm

Title: Tonkin cane
Post by: Bullitt on June 07, 2009, 03:00:57 pm
Where to get it? Supplier or dealers you recommend. I've talk to some who prefer it over other canes,Why? Good shootin, Steve
Title: Re: Tonkin cane
Post by: El Destructo on June 07, 2009, 04:00:43 pm
                                             benmeadows.com/search/bamboo/5632/


                                             bamboosupply.net/listman/listings/l0015.html


                                        jest add Da dubba u's to made da links work......... ;D
Title: Re: Tonkin cane
Post by: mullet on June 07, 2009, 08:04:56 pm
 All you have to do is Google, Bamboo Supply in Lakeland, Fl. I sent you a PM. Hopefully they will take out an add in the magazine and we won't have to play this game. If you order from them, encourage them to place an add and tell them the Lakeland guy is pushing it. I'll send you a PM.  If you order them you are looking for 8mm-10mm, 4'long in bundles of 500.
Title: Re: Tonkin cane
Post by: billy on June 08, 2009, 12:36:21 am
Hey Bullitt,

If you want some good Tonkin cane that's been spined, straightened, and weight matched, send knightd a PM...he has some great tonkin cane shafts that are raw or finished (whichever you prefer).  I've seen his work and it is very high quality, plus he has a very fair price on his shafts.  He is a paid advertiser here, so check out his website at www.huntworthyproductions.com (http://www.huntworthyproductions.com).  I've shot his Tonkin cane shafts and they fly perfectly, plus they are VERY tough and almost unbreakable.  You'll lose a lot more than you'll break. 
Title: Re: Tonkin cane
Post by: nugget on June 08, 2009, 09:51:51 am
Definetily check with Dave (knightd). His cane shafts are awesome. They are super strong and durable. I have put them through alot of abuse. We shot an ironman shoot and bounced them off trees, shot through trees, and never damaged them. Send him a PM and he will set you up with some good ones.
TJ
Title: Re: Tonkin cane
Post by: Badbill on June 08, 2009, 11:05:08 am
 See if you can get Cora Knight to make them for you! She does a better job, just don't tell David, He'll kill me! ;) ;D :o
p.s. Just kidding David. ;) O:)
Title: Re: Tonkin cane
Post by: tumalt on June 13, 2009, 02:27:03 am
El Destructo: do you get the bundle of 500, 3 foot length, 3/8th inch diameter?  about what percentage of the shafts do you find usable out of the 500? 

Title: Re: Tonkin cane
Post by: El Destructo on June 13, 2009, 07:26:01 am
I have never bought a full bundle of it...but I went in half's on a Bundle with Eddie (Mullet) and so far I have been able to use every one I have pulled from it and straightened....this was a Bundle of 500-4 foot stakes....gives you more room to get the diameter and spine right.....some were really bent...but this Boo works really easy.
Title: Re: Tonkin cane
Post by: tumalt on June 13, 2009, 01:43:36 pm
thanks for the info, I'm going to have to make an order.  Not sure if I need 500 arrows, but I like bamboo stakes for the garden as well.  Thanks for the tip! 
Title: Re: Tonkin cane
Post by: El Destructo on June 13, 2009, 02:58:48 pm
Straighten them up....size them out ....and sell the excess on eBay....or trade them here on the Forum....there is always a way to get rid of the Overstock....or you can just Horde them like I do......... >:D
Title: Re: Tonkin cane
Post by: Bone pile on June 15, 2009, 08:46:33 am
Went up Friday and picked up a bundle,I didn't think it looked like much till I cut it open.It'll take some time to sort through and grade but give me something (more) to do.Sraighted out a dozen last nite they do work nice.
Bone pile
Title: Re: Tonkin cane
Post by: tumalt on June 16, 2009, 03:08:28 am
Which bundle do you guys recommend out of the 4 below?  I am wondering about the diameter...3/8, 7/16 or 1/2 inch?

4   8-10mm    3/8    500    $57.00
4      10-12mm    7/16    250    $42.50
4      12-14mm    1/2    250    $52.00
Title: Re: Tonkin cane
Post by: mullet on June 16, 2009, 07:16:53 am
 4' x 8-10 mm
Title: Re: Tonkin cane
Post by: Hillbilly on June 16, 2009, 07:17:27 am
Get the 3/8 and use the small end. 1/2" tonkin would spine about 300#. :)
Title: Re: Tonkin cane
Post by: TRACY on June 16, 2009, 09:28:08 am
The ones I'm using are the 7/16ths X 3ft. If the supplier offered the 8-10mm I would go that route. They spine heavy, but shoot great. Not all are that big in diameter either. I have found that a good campfire and a few brews help the sorting process ;D

Tracy
Title: Re: Tonkin cane
Post by: Chad Bower on June 21, 2009, 11:21:36 pm
Thanks for the info Eddie ! Been lookin for some of this stuff too !