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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: loco cacahuate on June 08, 2008, 09:00:59 pm

Title: Ponderosa Pine
Post by: loco cacahuate on June 08, 2008, 09:00:59 pm

Has anyone use shafts made of these?
If so I would like details.

thanks
peanut

Title: Re: Ponderosa Pine
Post by: Pat B on June 08, 2008, 09:05:21 pm

I've never used it but I think another name for it is Chundo and it is sold by different shaft makers.     Pat

Title: Re: Ponderosa Pine
Post by: stiknstring on June 09, 2008, 01:14:30 pm

I think that Chundoo was actually LODGEPOLE pine and not ponderosa.  Don't know if there is much difference between the two pines in properties.  Make a few and see how they spine out.

Title: Re: Ponderosa Pine
Post by: Pat B on June 09, 2008, 01:18:43 pm

Stik, I think you are correct.
   Loco,  I would guess that it would be like most pines and make good arrows. Give it a try!     Pat

Title: Re: Ponderosa Pine
Post by: loco cacahuate on June 09, 2008, 08:19:55 pm

thanks guys,
I found some cheap ones and thought I would try a dozen.

Title: Re: Ponderosa Pine
Post by: JackCrafty on June 10, 2008, 02:31:16 am

I've tried ripping ponderosa pine boards and made arrows with it....they're OK but tend to break near the tip.  They aren't good for stump shooting.  Spine is similar to poplar.