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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Boudreaux on June 30, 2012, 10:49:22 pm

Title: Small Diameter Bamboo
Post by: Boudreaux on June 30, 2012, 10:49:22 pm

I am looking for a place to get the small diameter bamboo that everyone is using for arrows. I got some from Primal Need Archery a few years ago at the Classic. But I am looking to see if there is somewhere else that I can get some. Gonna try and get a test pack, 3 arrows of about 4 differnt spine weights. Does anyone know where I can locate some?

Thanks
Boswell

Title: Re: Small Diameter Bamboo
Post by: heartrnurse on July 01, 2012, 07:49:17 pm

check out bamboo supply company in lakeland florida....they have a website.  Loads of great bamboo for arrows. Great prices

Title: Re: Small Diameter Bamboo
Post by: stickbender on July 02, 2012, 01:42:08 am

     
Tell them you want them for arrows, and what diameter you want.  They will try to sort them for you.  Talk to Mullet, he deals with them locally.

                                             Wayne

Title: Re: Small Diameter Bamboo
Post by: markinengland on July 05, 2012, 07:05:53 pm

I could supply. Look for Mahill Archery. I should be able to sort out some spined shafts to meet your needs. In your message let me know your on PA.
Mark in England

Title: Re: Small Diameter Bamboo
Post by: Tom Leemans on July 11, 2012, 11:45:10 am

I got a bale of tonkin cane stakes from Bamboo and Rattan Works. When I called and told them it was for arrows, they recommended I get the 10-12mm dia. (fat end) 6 footers and find the shaft within the stake and you'll have fewer culls that go to the garden for tomatoes. I still have a bunch left to go through after making several dozen arrows. The undesirable 6 foot stakes are great for fishing (bank poles, etc.). The cut offs from the other ones make great paint stirring sticks. The price ends up around a dollar per shaft. When is the last time you got a dozen good arrow shafts for $12.00?

Title: Re: Small Diameter Bamboo
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 11, 2012, 12:18:09 pm

John Fredenberg out of Kalispel Mt has thee best shafts for thee best money hands down. I have bought at least 8 dozen from him and every shaft was straight already and very usable. Its tonkin boo.