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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Japbow on November 12, 2013, 09:39:03 pm

Title: Some Almost-Primitive Hunting Arrows
Post by: Japbow on November 12, 2013, 09:39:03 pm

      Hey All!
      Here are some almost-primitive arrows I've made.
      Let me know what you think. Constructive criticism
      AND praise are gratefully accepted!

      Stats:

      30"
      Japanese arrow bamboo shafts
      Black Locust foreshafts
      Circular saw blade trade points
      Self nocks
     
      Reinforced with dog treat horse sinew
        and cotton thread coated in super glue
      Points hafted with Birch tar

      Just waiting for it to get a little colder so
      the wild pigs will come down the mountain.

      Japbow.

Title: Re: Some Almost-Primitive Hunting Arrows
Post by: Trapper Rob on November 12, 2013, 10:21:58 pm

Fine looking arrows how do the fly.

Title: Re: Some Almost-Primitive Hunting Arrows
Post by: Grasshopper Mouse on November 12, 2013, 10:28:25 pm

Very nicely done.

Guy

Title: Re: Some Almost-Primitive Hunting Arrows
Post by: IdahoMatt on November 12, 2013, 11:10:42 pm

Those look great.  Love the cock feather indicator on the nock.  Very clever.  I might have to borrow that one  ;D

Title: Re: Some Almost-Primitive Hunting Arrows
Post by: Japbow on November 13, 2013, 01:24:04 am

      @Trapper
      They fly well enough, I suppose. My aim
      could use some work I'm sure.

      @Guy
      Thx!

      @IdahoMatt
      Yeah, I thought "there are 3 feathers to be
      mixed up on, while the nock only has 2
      possible configurations." Makes sense, right?
      I even thought of putting a little raised bump
      on it so I can do it by feel.
     

Title: Re: Some Almost-Primitive Hunting Arrows
Post by: Olanigw (Pekane) on November 13, 2013, 09:52:59 am

Nicely done!
How crazy are the regulations for bow hunting over there?

Title: Re: Some Almost-Primitive Hunting Arrows
Post by: Japbow on November 13, 2013, 11:27:06 am

      Actually there are no bowhunting regulations here.
     
      There is no shortage of wild pigs and deer though.
      Last year this time the cops had to come and shoot
      a couple wild pigs because they were cruising through
      my neighborhood scaring people at night. I can lay in
      bed at night and hear them rooting around in the
      woods next to my house.

      Japbow

Title: Re: Some Almost-Primitive Hunting Arrows
Post by: Olanigw (Pekane) on November 13, 2013, 11:33:26 am

Awesome!
Well, stinks for the neighborhood but great for you!

Quote from: Japbow on November 13, 2013, 11:27:06 am

      Actually there are no bowhunting regulations here.
     
      There is no shortage of wild pigs and deer though.
      Last year this time the cops had to come and shoot
      a couple wild pigs because they were cruising through
      my neighborhood scaring people at night. I can lay in
      bed at night and hear them rooting around in the
      woods next to my house.

      Japbow

Title: Re: Some Almost-Primitive Hunting Arrows
Post by: Robby101 on November 14, 2013, 12:05:34 pm

Very nice job!!! The one at the bottom is pretty cool looking, but wouldn't be legal here. We cannot use barbed arrows, the wing of the blade has to be square to the shaft or slightly obtuse. All the same I really like your work. What kind of deer do you have?
Robby

Title: Re: Some Almost-Primitive Hunting Arrows
Post by: Japbow on November 14, 2013, 10:32:05 pm

      Hey Robby!

      Thanks for the compliment. The one on the bottom was
      my first design, but I'm finding that I like the other
      "Cahokia" inspired ones more.
   
      While visiting a friend after work last night, a HUGE boar
      inoshishi was munching acorns not 3 meters from my
      house. My daughter heard it chomping and looked out
      the window to see a beast! Looks like these arrows
      may get some use tonight! (fingers crossed)

      As for the local deer, check this out:

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sika_deer

      Japbow.

Title: Re: Some Almost-Primitive Hunting Arrows
Post by: bowtarist on November 20, 2013, 08:55:04 am

Good lookin set of arrows JapBow! dp

Title: Re: Some Almost-Primitive Hunting Arrows
Post by: Japbow on November 20, 2013, 09:50:47 am

      Thanks Bowtarist! No luck with the piggies yet though.

      Japbow.