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jmack:
What is it? I'm going to start crafting my own woodies, and I keep reading to watch for grain runout, but I have absolutely no idea what that is. Does anyone have any pictures that show what a good shaft vs. a bad one would look like?

flungonin:
Are you referrring to the end grain that shows the grain is running horizontal, when the nock is set vertical..,
  grain of arrow (horizontal)=
  nock (vertical)on horizontal grain |

jmack:
No, I think the term refers to the grain running the length of the shaft. I've read that If you have too much (or any at all) runout, then the arrow could explode on release, slicing through your hand.

George Tsoukalas:
On one side you'll see>>>>>>>>>.  On the other you'll see

jmack:
Hey Jawge... Would that just be the orientation of the grain? And according to your diagram, should the grain run from POINT>>>>>>>NOCK? What is meant by percent runout? I've heard that most shaft makers allow up to 50% runout. I think I may be confusing myself even more....

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