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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Ryan Jacob on April 12, 2018, 06:20:20 am

Title: Bone Target Points?
Post by: Ryan Jacob on April 12, 2018, 06:20:20 am

So I need something on my arow tips to shoot with. Using bare wood is getting to chewed up and I don’t want to use metal tips. Does anyone have any ideas on bone points? Im using cane shafts by the way. If it’s not possible, I’ll get some from my friend.

Title: Re: Bone Target Points?
Post by: Hawkdancer on April 12, 2018, 11:50:55 am

Ryan,
Bone points go way, way back!  I would think cooked or aged bones would work, probably best to wait until your dog gets done with it, though!  He/she may even chew out a preform for you!  Btw, don't give the dog cooked bones.  If you shape them with a grinding wheel, wear a dust mask.  Have fun.
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Bone Target Points?
Post by: DC on April 12, 2018, 01:28:05 pm

I think some oriental arrows use bone points. Not much help I know. I've thought about it myself. I use bamboo arrows and compound nail points. To duplicate the same method of attachment I think the pin that goes into the arrow would break. Maybe a tapered seat, like a foreshaft is done would work. Are you going to put some lead or something in the arrow to get a reasonable FOC?

Title: Re: Bone Target Points?
Post by: Mesophilic on April 12, 2018, 11:40:05 pm

Something like the 2nd from the left?

(http://www.choctawschool.com/media/116142/pic_4_499x340.jpg)

Title: Re: Bone Target Points?
Post by: Buck67 on April 13, 2018, 08:48:20 am

If you are looking for practice tips for bamboo shafts you can't go too wrong with scaffold nails.  That is a nail with two heads so it can be snugged up and then easily pulled out.  I use 16 penny nails.  Grind the top flat head off into a point, leave the bottom head for a shelf to but the bamboo to.  Cut the nail to length so it weighs in around 125 grains.  Drill out the bamboo shaft to fit the nail and then glue the point in with Gorilla Glue.  It make for a very indestructible point.

Title: Re: Bone Target Points?
Post by: Ryan Jacob on April 13, 2018, 05:51:09 pm

Hawkdancer
That’ll be pretty easy, I’m planning on using a wet stone instead of a grinding wheel.
DC
FOC is for Force on Contact right or wrong? Anyways this is just to help with durability.
dieselcheese
Something like that would work but what bone even is that? Seems to be more like antler
Buck67
That’s probably a really good point but I don’t own any power tools.

Title: Re: Bone Target Points?
Post by: DC on April 13, 2018, 06:34:22 pm

Quote from: Ryan Jacob on April 13, 2018, 05:51:09 pm

Hawkdancer
That’ll be pretty easy, I’m planning on using a wet stone instead of a grinding wheel.
DC
FOC is for Force on Contact right or wrong? Anyways this is just to help with durability.
dieselcheese
Something like that would work but what bone even is that? Seems to be more like antler
Buck67
That’s probably a really good point but I don’t own any power tools.

FOC is Forward of Center I believe. Anyway it's a measure of where the arrow balances. An arrow can get a little squirrelly if it isn't weight forward. Bone is kind of light.

Title: Re: Bone Target Points?
Post by: Ryan Jacob on April 14, 2018, 05:55:20 pm

DC
Ah, I get it. I might add some lead then to make it more top heavy. Right now It’s dead center.

Title: Re: Bone Target Points?
Post by: DC on April 14, 2018, 06:18:53 pm

I would try it and see if they fly better. If not, take it back out. I like light arrows. Unless you're going to hunt with them.