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Title: building arrows
Post by: adam on January 25, 2007, 10:54:00 AM

Ok guys,
    I've read all these posts about making your own arrows and it got my wheels turning. I think i'm gonna try to make my own in a few weeks but I have some questions. Is it easier to start with dowels or square pegs?? And what is the easiest way to test the spine on the arrows??

Adam

Title: Re: building arrows
Post by: poekoelan on January 25, 2007, 12:29:00 PM

it's easier to start with dowels but you have to know what you are looking for. You'll need a spine tester. Do a search here and you will find some plans to build an inexpensive but accurate one.

Title: Re: building arrows
Post by: dhaverstick on January 25, 2007, 01:07:00 PM

If you're just starting out, I think you would be better off buying shafts that have already been spined for you. A lot of different folks sell them.