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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Aaron H on July 19, 2015, 04:45:45 pm

Title: dogwood hunting arrows
Post by: Aaron H on July 19, 2015, 04:45:45 pm

These are a set of hunting arrows I made to match the recent osage bow I posted.  I harvested some grey dogwood shafts on new years day this year and let them dry for a few months before picking out some of the better ones. The points are nodena-banks knapped by the one and only Jackcrafty (Thanks Patrick).  I dyed the shafts the same as the osage bow, using both a mahogany and a burgandy leather dye. Primary Turkey wing fletchings, and Canadian snow goose tracer feathers, then wrapped with deer sinew.  These are my first arrows made from shoots that I collected.  They fly really well out of a 40# bow.

Title: Re: dogwood hunting arrows
Post by: Pat B on July 19, 2015, 04:49:58 pm

Very nice. If you do your part Patrick's points will do their part.   ;)

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Post by: Aaron H on July 19, 2015, 04:55:35 pm

I guarantee they will Pat,  Patrick makes a very nice point

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Post by: Danzn Bar on July 19, 2015, 05:13:40 pm

Those look really good, bet they'll get the job done this fall.....
DBar

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Post by: DC on July 19, 2015, 06:00:35 pm

Pre-blooded :o I like that ;)

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Post by: Trapper Rob on July 19, 2015, 08:06:29 pm

Sweet looking arrows.

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Post by: Aaron H on July 20, 2015, 09:00:37 am

Thanks guys

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Post by: Badly Bent on July 22, 2015, 08:27:36 pm

I always enjoy looking at beautiful and well made arrows that match the bow they will be shot from.  You nailed it with this set, very nice.

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Post by: Chief RID on July 23, 2015, 06:42:49 am

Unbelievable. I have a dogwood shaft I harvested many years ago all ready to go. That is the phase most of my stuff is. Fixin to get ready to start. I love to color scheme and all the detail.

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Post by: Pat B on July 23, 2015, 09:59:05 am

Well seasoned shafting is as critical as well seasoned bow wood as far as consistency and IMO makes the best bows and arrows.

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Post by: Aaron H on July 23, 2015, 11:25:16 am

I agree Pat,  I let these shoots season with bark on for about 2-3 months, then I debarked and let them season for another 3 months all bundled up of coarse.  Then I straightened them with steam, rebundled and let them sit for a couple days, straightened again, and then proceeded to cut self nocks, stain, seal, paint, fletch, and haft points.   Forgot to mention, these are all spined within 5 lbs, and they weight about 12-13 gpp each.  They were a ton of work, but a great learning experience.   

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Post by: make-n-break on July 25, 2015, 01:22:38 pm

You're gonna look like a badass this fall with those arrows sticking out a quiver and an osage bow in your hands!

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Post by: bushguy on May 02, 2016, 08:56:34 am

That's some real fine looking work right there Falcon! Thanks for sharing such a cool trio of life sustaining, hand made, old school gear dude. bg  8)

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Post by: bjrogg on May 02, 2016, 09:07:30 am

Really good looking arrows. I really like the dye job and that you got them matched so good. Good luck and happy hunting.

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Post by: BowEd on May 02, 2016, 10:47:10 pm

Like the arrows and material you made them from.Nice job.

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Post by: make-n-break on May 03, 2016, 08:26:57 am

Awesome!! I like everything about 'em.

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Post by: Lumberman on May 03, 2016, 09:25:16 am

You make some beautiful arrows Falcon

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Post by: Aaron H on May 03, 2016, 10:12:22 am

Thank you guys very much, I did hunt with these arrows this last fall, but was not fortunate enough to fill a tag with them.  Next season I hope they do the job.

Title: Re: dogwood hunting arrows
Post by: knapperhead on May 04, 2016, 07:50:28 pm

That's a beautiful set of arrows! Funny how some things that are so pretty can be so deadly.  :laugh:

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Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on May 04, 2016, 09:50:17 pm

Nice job Aaron

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Post by: Mounter on May 05, 2016, 01:42:34 pm

Very NICE! Luv the dye job.