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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: scattershot on May 08, 2008, 12:47:54 pm

Title: Aspen arrows?
Post by: scattershot on May 08, 2008, 12:47:54 pm

I have seen a couple of posts here mentioning aspen arrows. The stuff grows everywhere in the mountains here, and I was wondering if anyone has used the wood extensively for arrows. Being a relative of birch, I would think it would make a great arrow.

Any thoughts?

Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: Hillbilly on May 08, 2008, 02:28:12 pm

Pat has a really nice looking aspen arrow made by Art Butner. We have some bigtooth aspen growing here, but I've never tried it. BTW, aspen isn't related to birch, it's in the willow family.

Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: Pat B on May 08, 2008, 02:28:54 pm

I have an aspen arrow that Art Butner made for me. He really likes aspen for arrows I believe.     Pat

Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: DanaM on May 08, 2008, 02:31:27 pm

Pat is it from split timber or a shoot? Lots of quaking & bigtooth aspen up here. may have to try some.

Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: Pat B on May 08, 2008, 02:33:00 pm

I believe it was split stock. This one has a walnut footed nock and pile end.   Pat

Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: scattershot on May 08, 2008, 03:18:10 pm

pat B, can you post a pic?

Thanks

Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: Pat B on May 08, 2008, 05:26:32 pm

Here you go....

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Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: stiknstring on May 08, 2008, 05:30:32 pm

Do you think very small aspen saplings would work?  Just curious cuz i know where there is a stand or two near me.

Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: Pat B on May 08, 2008, 05:32:26 pm

First year growth would be quite wimpy. Second year growth is worth trying. I've never worked with aspen so I can't say for sure.     Pat

Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: stiknstring on May 08, 2008, 06:10:25 pm

I guess there is only one way to find out....i gotta do it

Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: scattershot on May 08, 2008, 06:58:20 pm

Thanks for the pics, pat. Nice arra. Hillbilly is correct, it's in the willow family, but is also related to poplar, which makes good arrows too.

Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: Justin Snyder on May 08, 2008, 07:22:34 pm

Shoots wont work unless your aspen is different than ours by a long shot.  Justin

Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: mullet on May 08, 2008, 07:34:37 pm

  Pat, You going to bloody that one up or is it a wall hanger?

Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: Pat B on May 08, 2008, 07:53:52 pm

Eddie, It travels in my hunting arrow box. It would depend! ;D   I have 2 other Art arrows that stay on the wall. 8)     Pat

Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: hawkbow on May 08, 2008, 07:57:48 pm

very nice arrow brother.. love the footing.. Hawk a/ho

Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: Pat B on May 08, 2008, 08:06:53 pm

Thanks Mike. Art Butner is a true arrow artist!!!  They are not only beautiful but quite functional.  8)  Pat

Title: Re: Aspen arrows?
Post by: Sparrow on May 09, 2008, 01:52:40 am

  That is a pretty piece of work.  Frank