So I've been trying to get back into the trad world for a few months now. Life hasn't really been cooperating, as usual. But as I posted here asking various things about arrow setup, a great gentleman here stepped in and kind of gave me a nudge. He was incredibly generous in sending me the components to make a half dozen POC arrows. My first wood arrows and the first arrows I've had that actually matched my bow. He also sent 3 completed arrows so I would have something to shoot while working on the raw shafts. He even loaned a fletching jig! So, a huge thanks to Deno. I'd still be arrowless without his generosity. The willingness of people to help newcomers here is incredible.
Anyhow, here's how they ended up. I used a torch to do the super simple flame camo, followed by 5 cotes of Minwax Polycrylic water based, brushed on, lightly sanded with 400 grit between coats. Orange barred cock feathers with white hens (actually love this combo). They fly extremely well out of my early Hummingbird, and I'm amazed at how quiet the combo is. I know most of you guys have made thousands of sets of arrows, but I'm thrilled with my first set and think I'm hooked on wood for a while. Again, thanks to Deno and the tradgang generosity!
(http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy146/ikillgarfish/63E34289-AEBA-4F6E-8132-7C01B09A6977.jpg)
Looks good.
Donald
Geez!! you did a fine job my friend. You never know 'til you try. Like the flame shafts also. It was my pleasure to get you goin' down a great path.
Shoot 'em straight :clapper:
Deno
Congrats on building your first arrows! Great job.
Once you start, you'll never stop! I've been making my own for over 40 years now and cannot imagine buying completed arrows from someone else.
Congratulations on a job well done! Happy shooting!
And to Deno, as well - your kindness is warming. Thank you!
Gorgeous arrows! Love the orange and white combo.
Very nice, good job. :clapper:
Congrats on the first of many sets I'm sure and Deno your generosity is what Tradgang is all about-thanks for passing it on.
Nice job! Great gesture by Deno! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Great job! I bought some cedar shafts five years ago and STILL haven't pit them together!! I love the flame job as well. I think for a first set its a great idea...you eliminate the staining step and keep it simpler, but the arrows still look nice. I'm gonna have to get a torch!
Nice job!
QuoteOriginally posted by bunyan:
Great job! I bought some cedar shafts five years ago and STILL haven't pit them together!! I love the flame job as well. I think for a first set its a great idea...you eliminate the staining step and keep it simpler, but the arrows still look nice. I'm gonna have to get a torch!
This was exactly the idea!
The only complaint I have so far is that they "target burn" very badly. I assume this is an issue with the finish. Doesn't really hurt anything, just looks terrible. I suppose next time I'll try a conventional poly and just give it a week or two to fully cure.
Awesome! Love em!!
Nice job! Good looking arrows.