K guys/gals i need your help. i am turning over to wood arrow and very stoked but only one problem i dont know where to start. i know this is going to sound stupid but how do you put on heads do they glue on or what lol can you take of your practice tips after your done practicing and put on broad heads or do they have to stay on forever. any info will help thanks guys/gals and good hunting to all :archer:
You can taper the shaft, and glue on your points with hot melt glue. You can buy the hot melt and points from a trad archery dealer or just get regular hot melt. Then you can just reheat your point and take it off/put on another point.
Another option is to use epoxy on the heads.
It's still heat removable and you won't have to juggle a torch, pliers, hot tip, and dripping molten glue. Epoxy isn't for everyone but I find it a lot easier to work with and it keeps the heads on better.
Whatever glue you decide to use be sure to clean the tips before glueing. Few glues will stick to the oil or grease that manufacturing and storage leave inside a metal tip.
Guy
Thanks a bunch guys. HUGE HELP!!!!! now i know where to start. So now i know how to get the arrows started. What kinda combos are you guys using arrow wise for elk and deer. whats the total weight of your guys arrow when totally finished. and again thanks for the info greg and new guy. good hunting to all
Ohhh ElkOholicjm....I can testify that you are starting on a very dangerous journey. I see by your name that you are an elk addict. Well with making wood arrows you be found in your shop all the time building arrows through the winter. Never to see the light of day! haha It's a whole lot of fun! Enjoy!
On a side note, I have 9pts for next year's Utah LE elk drawing. Hope to spend some time in your beautiful state trying to get close to a big bull!
David
While I like to hunt I have given up on hunting in California for a variety of reasons. I've had some fun trips to Arizona for javelina but can't afford it right now.
Generally speaking, I just go for about 9-10 grains per pound on total arrow weight using a Sitka spruce shaft and 125 gr broadheads.
Guy
Thanks again grag and snag i hope ya kill a brute. if ya need any info just post a message or shoot me a e mail. what unit you putting in for? my dad shot a 350 5 point this year with a round ball and patch. one of the most exciting hunts i have been on ever.
This may help.
http://georgeandjoni.home.comcast.net/~georgeandjoni/simplearrow.html
George
Hey thanks again for all your guys help. lets see some of your guys beautiful arrows that you spit at the furry little critters out there. oh and guy sorry for mis spelling your name in my last post lol good luck to all and LETS SEE SOME OF YOUR ARROW WORK!!!! LOL
You can pick up ferr-l-tite at Al's or possibly Cal-Ranch. I use a hot air gun to melt it, I don't burn the finish that way. Your finished arrow weight will depend on what type of wood is used. Most of my cedars weigh 500gr to 550gr, ash is in the 600's, maple typically weighs in the 700's, poplar and doug fir weighs 500-600 gr. Aluminum and carbon may shoot better, but building wood arrows is funner, and they smell good when they break.
What ever you use to glue points on with, be sure and clean the inside of your points with alachol and a Q-tip. Sand with a rolled pc of sandpaper and clean again with the Q-tip. Gettting all the oil out of them help them stay on alot better.
I've tried a few different types of wood shafts and have to say I keep going back to the cedars.