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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: jandersson on October 12, 2014, 07:17:33 pm

Title: Shoot arrow question about twigs
Post by: jandersson on October 12, 2014, 07:17:33 pm

Hello folks,
New to making arrows outta shoots. I got a Green Ash in my backyard with some second year shoots I'm thinking of cutting but they got twigs and small branches coming of from them. Can they be used?
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Title: Re: Shoot arrow question about twigs
Post by: Pat B on October 12, 2014, 08:11:57 pm

I don't think I've used shoots with branches that big but they should work fine. I'd sand the "stumps" down flush and super glue them then continue on. Keep an eye on where the knots are just to be safe.

Title: Re: Shoot arrow question about twigs
Post by: jandersson on October 12, 2014, 09:37:50 pm

Will do!
Take care

Title: Re: Shoot arrow question about twigs
Post by: Buck67 on October 13, 2014, 10:03:52 am

I have been using something called a "River Ash" that grows on the banks of a nearby river.  It is hollow and lightweight but it seems to work OK.  The knots can be smoothed off and used as long as there isn't too sharp a bend at the knots.  I wind up treating it a lot like bamboo with inserts at both ends to stiffen it up.