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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: fishfinder401 on November 20, 2011, 02:45:46 pm

Title: first almost robin hood( can i save it?)
Post by: fishfinder401 on November 20, 2011, 02:45:46 pm

 i did  this with another bodkin tipped warbow arrow, this arrow is a little over 1/2 tapering to a little aver 3/8, if i clue and clamp it is it still usable, it still have allot of strength
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/fishfinder401/split.jpg)

Title: Re: first almost robin hood
Post by: fishfinder401 on November 20, 2011, 03:10:06 pm

i probably should mention that this was from a shoot of unknown species, but i tried to break on before and before it lifted a splinter, it was around a 90 degree angel

Title: Re: first almost robin hood( can i save it?)
Post by: Pat B on November 20, 2011, 03:16:27 pm

Especially with heavy bows it could be risky reusing that arrow. However you could remove the bad end and add a footing to make up for the damaged area. Its a lot of work but it should work...if it is worth fixing at all. Make another one.

Title: Re: first almost robin hood( can i save it?)
Post by: fishfinder401 on November 20, 2011, 03:53:45 pm

i think ill just remove the feathers and head and make it, i have shoots from the same plant i just need to thin them, when i found them they were  7ft tall and 3/4 at the bottom, straight, dense and knot less for the most part
thanks
noel

Title: Re: first almost robin hood( can i save it?)
Post by: CherokeeKC on November 20, 2011, 10:40:57 pm

Id like to know what plant/tree your using.  7ft tall with only 3/4 base is pretty nice.  good for atlatl darts too

Title: Re: first almost robin hood( can i save it?)
Post by: fishfinder401 on November 20, 2011, 10:45:16 pm

i would like to too ;D

Title: Re: first almost robin hood( can i save it?)
Post by: bowtarist on November 20, 2011, 11:06:16 pm

I've repaired arrows trying to save their length and tend to worry about shooting them until they break a second time, then I'm done.  I DON'T recommend it, though.  Where that one looks broke I'd cut it off above the lower wrap and renock it.  If length is a problem and you like the shoot enough, make it a short draw arrrow.  Maybe a big leather blunt so there is no mistaking it when you go to draw it.  Post a pic of some of your other arrows made from the same plant for ID. dpg
Also, good shootin'!! Some times you gotta make sacrifices...sometimes you gotta make more targets.  ;)

Title: Re: first almost robin hood( can i save it?)
Post by: fishfinder401 on November 20, 2011, 11:14:14 pm

i actually just swapped the head onto another one of the shoots, realized the chance of the back half of an arrow driven into my hand wasn't worth saving that much wood, once i get it fletched ill post some pictures along with the 6 birch warbow arrows i'm finishing up.
thanks
noel

Title: Re: first almost robin hood( can i save it?)
Post by: tenbrook on November 21, 2011, 10:42:21 am

NO! :o

Trust me it is not worth it.  Toss that shaft in the trash.