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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: colejack3 on July 20, 2010, 02:21:05 pm

Title: bamboo arrow qeustion
Post by: colejack3 on July 20, 2010, 02:21:05 pm

Hey everyone bamboo is all over the place here and I was wondering what diameter I should get? It is definitley bamboo not rivercane. MAybe 3/8 down to 5/16? Im shooting about a 40 pound bow Thanks

Title: Re: bamboo arrow qeustion
Post by: stringstretcher on July 20, 2010, 02:40:24 pm

I would start by cutting them no bigger than 3/8 on the large end.  That will give you plenty of room to work the arrow down to your spine.  Never tried plane bamboo, so let us know how it works

Title: Re: bamboo arrow qeustion
Post by: Hillbilly on July 20, 2010, 04:31:31 pm

Bout 3/8 or a fuzz smaller on the big end should work. they'll shrink a little in diameter as they dry.

Title: Re: bamboo arrow qeustion
Post by: colejack3 on July 20, 2010, 05:26:34 pm

K what should I look for on the skinny end? Thanks guys!

Title: Re: bamboo arrow qeustion
Post by: Pat B on July 21, 2010, 12:03:56 am

Cut them long and wrap into a bundle and let them dry. Once dried you can choose the best sections of each shaft to use for your arrows. Generally 5/16" is good for the small end.

Title: Re: bamboo arrow qeustion
Post by: colejack3 on July 21, 2010, 12:06:57 am

thanks ;D

Title: Re: bamboo arrow qeustion
Post by: aero86 on July 21, 2010, 10:34:44 am

yup, like what everyone else said!  make sure you dont cut them too young.

Title: Re: bamboo arrow qeustion
Post by: scattershot on July 24, 2010, 03:38:01 pm

You probably already know this, but a box end wrench makes a great micrometer for measuring the raw bamboo.

Title: Re: bamboo arrow qeustion
Post by: mullet on July 24, 2010, 05:50:21 pm

 Cut them at least 4' long. And don't cut any with the protective sheath on the stalk.