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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: ncpat on August 09, 2013, 01:28:35 am

Title: Arrows from Wild Cherry
Post by: ncpat on August 09, 2013, 01:28:35 am

Has anyone tried wild cherry shoots for arrows? I never noticed before but saw a cherry tree this week with pretty straight shoots.

Title: Re: Arrows from Wild Cherry
Post by: Joec123able on August 09, 2013, 03:59:29 am

Never have but I'd harvest them and try them

Title: Re: Arrows from Wild Cherry
Post by: madcrow on August 09, 2013, 08:39:41 am

I haven't found a piece of cherry that will stay straight for me yet.

Title: Re: Arrows from Wild Cherry
Post by: Pat B on August 09, 2013, 10:12:57 am

Black cherry shoots will make good arrows but you have to keep straightening them in my experience.

Title: Re: Arrows from Wild Cherry
Post by: seminolewind on August 09, 2013, 07:03:56 pm

I have made a set of Choke Cherry shafts in the past but didnt care too much for them, lots of re-straightening and they have a substantial pith in the center. just my two cents  :P

Title: Re: Arrows from Wild Cherry
Post by: crooketarrow on August 10, 2013, 09:32:45 am

  I've made a few through the years. I ticket to haveing them stay straight is just let them season a couple years. Age helps out with any shoot shafts staying straight. I take the time to really straighten then bundle tight. I like to use duck tap. Just put them up where the can lay flat and forget about them. I don't make any arrows unless the shoots have seasoned for 3 or 4 years. I have some shoots thats nreally nice. I'll debark and restraighten after 2 years then let them season a couple more. If I get the time.
  Doing this I've never have any trouble with shoots staying straight no matter the type.