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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Easternarcher on May 19, 2007, 09:30:54 pm

Title: Will bamboo flooring make arrow shafts?
Post by: Easternarcher on May 19, 2007, 09:30:54 pm

Just wondering if this would work using a dowel cutter like Lee Valley.

Title: Re: Will bamboo flooring make arrow shafts?
Post by: Pat B on May 19, 2007, 09:34:18 pm

Might be a bit flimsy. But that is just a guess.   Pat

Title: Re: Will bamboo flooring make arrow shafts?
Post by: Easternarcher on May 19, 2007, 11:00:19 pm

LOL....PAt, you seem to be everywhere in this site! ;D
You da resident guru on primitive archey sir! I love it!! :D

Title: Re: Will bamboo flooring make arrow shafts?
Post by: Pat B on May 19, 2007, 11:52:11 pm

It's as addictive as building bows! ::)    Pat

Title: Re: Will bamboo flooring make arrow shafts?
Post by: 1/2primitive on May 20, 2007, 10:51:59 am

I've heard that it is very heavy for it's spine, as it gets it's weight from the strong fibers near the surface, or bark, or whatever. :D
        Sean

Title: Re: Will bamboo flooring make arrow shafts?
Post by: Justin Snyder on May 20, 2007, 11:48:12 am

I would think that violating all the nodes like that would cause a problem.  If you want cane arrows, I would post a trade over on the Trading Post, and have some of these guys with a plethora of cane send you some.  Justin

Title: Re: Will bamboo flooring make arrow shafts?
Post by: markinengland on May 22, 2007, 09:34:31 am

I have some bamboo boarding in my loft. I notice that the glue joint has failed in places with it just sitting there. I wonder if the glue bond holding the bamboo bits together would be good enough in an arrow with all the shock, bending and possible damp. Only way to find out would be to make some though.
If you can get basic Jap Arrow bamboo this would be better, lighter, tougher and stronger IMHO.
Mark in England

Title: Re: Will bamboo flooring make arrow shafts?
Post by: jamie on June 05, 2007, 01:31:48 pm

it works though the spine is a bit light for the size and the durability is comparable to cedar