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Best Arrow (or Set)......Vote June 21, 2009
« on: March 30, 2009, 12:09:48 pm »
It's that time again.   ;D

This thread is devoted to posting pictures of arrows (individual or sets).  Hopefully, those who were not able to post last time will post this time....and those who have limited time can post single arrows if they wish.

Basic rules:
1) Three Categories: Primitive, Neo-primitive and Modern.
2) Minimum of three pictures: Overall view and two close ups.
3) Tell us what category you wish to participate in.
4) Tell us how you made the arrows and what they will be used for.

Primitive arrows must be made of natural materials.  You can gather these yourself if you wish but buying/trading for them is OK too.  Using modern tools is OK (but using stone tools might get you more kudos).  The arrows can be made of anything that was available before the year 1900.  Primitive arrows do not have to be reproductions.

Neo-primitive arrows look primitive but are made from modern materials or a mix of primitive and modern materials.

All other arrows are considered modern.

The arrows will not be judged on performance.  They will be judged on workmanship.  This means that they can be wall-hangers, hunters, or whatever.  If they are reproductions, they should be judged on how closely they match the originals.  Again, they don't actually have to be working arrows.

Good Luck!
« Last Edit: March 30, 2009, 12:27:02 pm by jackcrafty »
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Re: Best Arrow (or Set)......Vote June 21, 2009
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2009, 12:25:26 pm »
I won't be posting any arrows this time....but I'll be doing some arrow build-alongs to help get the juices flowing..... ;)

This next contest promises to be bigger than the last one.  Thanks for the interest guys!
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Re: Best Arrow (or Set)......Vote June 21, 2009
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2009, 12:34:53 pm »
I posted these in March not sure why I didn't put them in the Best Arrow Set thread, oh well here they are

Made these from Tonkin, 2 tone dye job and sealed with wipe on poly, self nocks and wrap with silk thread

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Re: Best Arrow (or Set)......Vote June 21, 2009
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2009, 10:21:06 pm »
Nice job on those arrows Danna, beautiful work! Steve

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Re: Best Arrow (or Set)......Vote June 21, 2009
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2009, 11:16:08 pm »
 Good looking arrows, Dana. I'm really starting to like that Tonkin.
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Re: Best Arrow (or Set)......Vote June 21, 2009
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2009, 12:14:07 am »
Dang, that was fast Dana!  Great looking arrows!
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How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

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Re: Best Arrow (or Set)......Vote June 21, 2009
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2009, 07:00:13 am »
Guess I should say that their neo-yooper, I mean primitive ::)

Tonkin is hard to beat, easy to straighten and tough as nails :)
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Re: Best Arrow (or Set)......Vote June 21, 2009
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2009, 02:12:00 am »
some kids arrows I made (only have these photos of them before I sent them away  :-\ )
1/4" ramin  18" long




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Re: Best Arrow (or Set)......Vote June 21, 2009
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2009, 09:56:44 am »
Those are sweet looking kids arrows..

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Re: Best Arrow (or Set)......Vote June 21, 2009
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2009, 10:06:00 am »
Too pretty to shoot.  I could just imagine my reaction when they start getting lost or broke.

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Re: Best Arrow (or Set)......Vote June 21, 2009
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2009, 12:17:40 pm »
Those kids arrows are awesome!  My kids would LOVE them....hope they don't see this post....they might get arrow envy. ;D ;)
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Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

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Re: Best Arrow (or Set)......Vote June 21, 2009
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2009, 04:36:19 pm »
 ;D  ;D  ;D

Xris  ;)
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Re: Best Arrow (or Set)......Vote June 21, 2009
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2009, 04:49:50 pm »
A set I've just finished for my latest ELB
 Rammin 8mm , self knock horn insert , pseudo bodkin points
If I don't crest my arrows nowdays I tend to feel naked on the range , just hate loosing and breaking them ...  :'(   (my hunting arrows are plain ... ::) )






and the heads with the real deal next too them



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Re: Best Arrow (or Set)......Vote June 21, 2009
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2009, 07:05:21 pm »
Awesome arra's but way to pretty, I would never take em out of the quiver :o :)
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Re: Best Arrow (or Set)......Vote June 21, 2009
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2009, 10:21:19 pm »
 Chris, really pretty arrows. How do you like Ramin? I have a bunch but wasn't sure about the spine and holding up to abuse.
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