Making arrows

Re: Making arrows

feeds@yuku.com (EleazarVollach) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:44:34 GMT

We are planning on coming out to Forest Park this upcoming Saturday. So, if you have those shafts, Griffith, we would really appreciate if you can bring those out! Thanks!!

Re: Making arrows

feeds@yuku.com (Talaananthes) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:24:41 GMT

By the time you lose that high a percentage of the poundage of your bow, you probably won't be left with a very functional bow . . . it might still work, but you'll lose force, even at the same weight, because the bow isn't designed to respond rapidly to such a (relatively) weak force.

As far as reusing arrow foam goes, you could probably reuse the side foam, but all of the foam on the front of the arrow, both open and closed cell, breaks down fairly rapidly, and...

Re: Making arrows

feeds@yuku.com (lthlrn) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:41:42 GMT

Thank you!!! I will share
I don't think we will make it to any Saturday practices (assuming they happen, depending on the weather anyway!) in March, but if there's another day/time to get them from you, just let me know.
Thanks!

Re: Making arrows

feeds@yuku.com (Angmarth) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:27:00 GMT

The bow limit is 35lbs at 28inches. Your bow would probably be fine by getting a looser string, or taking a twist out. Bring it to practice and we can test it.

Re: Making arrows

feeds@yuku.com (EleazarVollach) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 06:36:52 GMT

Thanks for all your replies! I want to get Sara working with arrows as soon as I can, so we can both practice!

I also wanted to know if my bow will be ok. It is a 50lb recurve. Is that too strong, or that is not a problem? If it is ok, I will get a new bow string for it (the other has frayed and is over 20 years old) and bring that too!

Thanks again!

Re: Making arrows

feeds@yuku.com (Mjolnir1103) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:23:31 GMT

I have about 15 arrow shafts you can have!

Thing about them is the fletchings are poor, if there at all, and they already have the foam heads on them but that can be easily stripped off and some of the base foam recycled i believe (someone correct me here is i am wrong, i do not want to give bad arrow making device!)

I would be just willing to give them to you but i may want to steal them from you anytime I feel like being a jerk and arching

Re: Making arrows

feeds@yuku.com (Talaananthes) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:05:17 GMT

I have found that Edhellen arrow kits work quite well, especially when used as the base materials for Eryndor-style arrows (ref. http://www.bobafettm.com/eryndor/page_gear/gear.htm).

The best place to get shafts is Wal-Mart. Get their 31" carbon fibre arrows, I can't recall the brand name, but make sure not to get the extra-light or extra-thin walled ones . . . get the cheap, thick ones, they are a bit more durable, and cost half as much. Don't get anything shorter...

Re: Making arrows

feeds@yuku.com (Angmarth) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:38:39 GMT

NP at all. I will post on here as soon as I check my stuff.

Re: Making arrows

feeds@yuku.com (lthlrn) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:13:04 GMT

Almost nothing would be great! We have some regular arrows around AJ doesn't mind me turning into belegarth arrows, just need to check the shaft type.
Thanks, just let me know when you have materials! I don't know if we will be at many practices in March - an Awana commitment may take over our Saturdays.

Re: Making arrows

feeds@yuku.com (Angmarth) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:54:48 GMT

The only recommendation would be to use either aluminum or graphite shafts. If you are interested in making arrows, I can get you some arrow making materials for almost nothing, just let me know and I will start scrounging!

Making arrows

feeds@yuku.com (lthlrn) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:31:12 GMT

Hello all. I got a bow for my birthday, so once I have arrows I can combat (limitedly, anyway) again!
So this brings me to the question, does anyone have any advice or suggestions for making arrows? I see Edhellen has arrow kits, but I would still need the shafts. Can I just use arrow shafts from a sporting goods store or Walmart?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Oh, and I'm otherwise a non-combatant because I'm pregnant.