Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: stuckinthemud on May 24, 2020, 03:46:56 pm

Title: cane arrow alternative points - what are my options?
Post by: stuckinthemud on May 24, 2020, 03:46:56 pm: In the absence of duplex nails, what can I use to make target points for cane/bamboo arrows - I have straightened the shafts and filled in the open ends with 1.5 inch dowels cut off flush with the end of the shafts? I have bone, antler and water buffalo horn but I am not a fan of metalworking, although I'm OK with gluing in nails/screws/nuts and bolts.
Title: Re: cane arrow alternative points - what are my options?
Post by: mullet on May 25, 2020, 08:48:40 am: You can drill the dowel and screw in points that are threaded or glue them in.
Title: Re: cane arrow alternative points - what are my options?
Post by: DC on May 25, 2020, 09:09:00 am: Quote from: mullet on May 25, 2020, 08:48:40 am
You can drill the dowel and screw in points that are threaded or glue them in.
+1 but make sure you wrap it. Boo can take incredible compression loads but it will split in an instant.
Title: Re: cane arrow alternative points - what are my options?
Post by: Pat B on May 25, 2020, 09:13:04 am: Wrapping is the most important part even more important than filling the void. Wrap the point and nock end.
Title: Re: cane arrow alternative points - what are my options?
Post by: stuckinthemud on May 25, 2020, 12:45:36 pm: I did think to wrap the tip by filing a shallow groove and wrap with cotton thread soaked in cyano.

Would inserting a posidrive/philips dome head screw work as a target blunt?
Title: Re: cane arrow alternative points - what are my options?
Post by: Pat B on May 25, 2020, 12:52:15 pm: I knew a guy that would cut a long, angled cut about 1" or so beyond a node on the point end, heat treat it, fill the hole with sand and seal it with melted pitch for his target points on his primitive arrows. I've seen him shoot it in an oak tree without damaging the point.