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Title: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 26, 2008, 07:17:00 PM
Hey folks, I'm staining my first cedars and want some ideas. I was doing a search and came across some camo type satin job some did, they were beautiful, can't find them now.  If ya'll wouldn't mind please post some pics of your finished arrows!!!!

Thanks!
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Killdeer on March 26, 2008, 07:35:00 PM
Here are some super-stealthy camo jobs I made for a recent hunt.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/JLMBH/Img_5255FreshFlowers.jpg)

The main shaft is an aniline stain, then I stained the crown with Minwax, and sprayed the cap with hot pink enamel. I think it was enamel...I dunno. Some spray can from Home Depot.

Killdeer   :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Killdeer on March 26, 2008, 07:42:00 PM
Before fletching.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/Arrows/JLMBH4.jpg)

Killdeer
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: jrchambers on March 26, 2008, 07:44:00 PM
what did you use to draw those feathers on
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Killdeer on March 26, 2008, 07:49:00 PM
Just a Sharpie. I am looking for something finer. Maybe I can get some bowyers to tell me what they use to put stats on their bows.

Killdeer
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Post by: PASQUINELL on March 26, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
NICE ARROWS KILLDEER. I ALWAYS SEE THE STENCILS ON **** FOR BURNING STENCILS ON ARROWS. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THEY ARE ANY GOOD???
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 26, 2008, 09:25:00 PM
Thanks Killdeer, I like the looks!
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: doctari on March 26, 2008, 09:36:00 PM
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg218/doctari_album/IMG_0457.jpg)
Killdeer, Nice work  :thumbsup:
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Post by: 702plmo on March 26, 2008, 09:42:00 PM
KILLDEER,  We like to mark up our arrows too.   My son draws a deer hoof print on his arrows.   I just found a super fine sharpie at Wal-Mart and it works great on the POC arrows.

  BTW,  Nice looking arrows.
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: doctari on March 26, 2008, 09:45:00 PM
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg218/doctari_album/IMG_0451.jpg)
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Killdeer on March 26, 2008, 09:58:00 PM
Mark, are you kin to Ross and Honey?
Those are the quintessential traditional arrows, straight from the Golden Age! Beautiful work there.

Killdeer
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Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on March 26, 2008, 10:27:00 PM
them some nice looking arrows.
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Post by: Grey Taylor on March 27, 2008, 01:31:00 AM
These are black analine stain on the shaft and Rit dye on the crown.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/GreyTaylor/ANewArt002.jpg)

Guy
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: robtattoo on March 27, 2008, 04:13:00 AM
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/robtattoo/PVarrows001.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/robtattoo/bugger002.jpg)

Not really stained, as such, but a cool effect anyway! I do these with a blowtorch!  :D
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: V I Archer on March 27, 2008, 05:57:00 AM
Hey Killie, you may want to try a drafting lining pen.  I have used them in the past and they work really well, you can get them in an assortment of sizes.
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: smilinicon on March 27, 2008, 06:48:00 AM
(http://www.nikonians-images.org/galleries/data/7197/medium/CMS_5317.jpg)

 (http://www.nikonians-images.org/galleries/data/7197/medium/CMS_5319.jpg)

camo stain.

Cary
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Post by: SKYLER W on March 27, 2008, 08:14:00 AM
If you don't mind, How do you apply the stain to get that camo look????? THX Skyler
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Post by: SteveMcD on March 27, 2008, 08:23:00 AM
Beautiful work, Everyone!
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Post by: Bear on March 27, 2008, 08:49:00 AM
All right, Cary, I gotta know!
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Post by: J. Adams on March 27, 2008, 10:08:00 AM
I agree... how do you apply that camo stain?  Those arrows look sharp!
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: smilinicon on March 27, 2008, 10:14:00 AM
took me several tries to get it right... still improving on it.

Walnut stain on cedar. Several coats to darken it.

Coat of clear-coat and dry. Buff with 0000 steel wool.

Take a sponge-brush with walnut stain, dab off most of it, then add the patterns you like. Note it will not soak in and may even run together. It will look like the second arrow from left when it does this and you can rotate the arrow to control how that effect looks - or - you can take a dry sponge brush and dab off the runs for another type of look (arrow furthest left is me latest version).

Let dry a day, another buff with 0000 SW, then crest and final clear dip (I am using water based clear from 3R). One more scuff for a hunting satin look.

thanks for the interest and happy to share my idea.

Cary
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Killdeer on March 27, 2008, 02:51:00 PM
They have a copperheady look that I really like!

Killdeer  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :archer:
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Jim Harris on March 27, 2008, 03:14:00 PM
Killdeer, I use a Speedball sketching pen set to write and mark on arrows and fishing poles. I use it with black or gold india ink. Other colors are available also. Dip the pin in the ink and write. It doesn't fade like the sharpies. You can get this at art suppy stores. Jim.
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: V-Archer on March 27, 2008, 03:39:00 PM
Dark oak stained POC's coated with three coats of polyurethane laquer.

V-Archer

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l118/V-Archer/Arrows/Equinoxarrows2.jpg)
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Killdeer on March 27, 2008, 09:59:00 PM
Thanks Jim, I guess I need to find the right ink. I have dip pens and nibs all over the place.

Killdeer  :wavey:
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: pointy sticks on March 27, 2008, 11:33:00 PM
stained you say

 (http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/shelhebeen/IMGP8671.jpg)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/shelhebeen/IMGP6254.jpg

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Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Jim Harris on March 28, 2008, 01:48:00 AM
Killdeer, I have also used whiteout with the nibs and dip pens to write on carbon and black fiberglass. With the india ink or white out I put a coat of clear finish over it to protect it.I have used rod builders epoxy and Minwax spar urathane over it. Works fine. Jim.
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Al Kidner on March 28, 2008, 08:04:00 AM
I've always stained my arrows. I think it sets 'em off better as well as bringing out the cresting work. Here is a few of my past dozen...

These are Danny Rowen's first of 2 Dozen:


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IraqDecember07097.jpg)


And these went with me to New Zealand:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0869.jpg)

And some I made for my mate on the same trip:


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0838.jpg)


What I like to do is darken the stain as you get closer to the point end of the shaft. Kinda makes it look like a footing.


Enjoy,


AK.
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: snag on March 28, 2008, 08:20:00 AM
Lots of awesome arrows! You guys are truly skilled.
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: RamiusEng on March 28, 2008, 10:58:00 AM
Here some I made last summer.  I haven't been making much. Though I do have a dozen tapered POC calling to me again...  :)  

 http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb302/ramiuseng/Arrows/3shadearrow.jpg

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Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 28, 2008, 12:17:00 PM
Thanks everyone, those are some great looking arrows!
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on March 28, 2008, 04:35:00 PM
Here are some of mine. I like the look of the stained nock end, second from the right. Sorry for the poor pics.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/scattershot/IMGP1947.jpg)
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Auzoutdoor on March 28, 2008, 07:12:00 PM
These are some Aussie hardwoods stained and bound with rod binding thread.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/kimall/P1020513_edited.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/kimall/P1020543.jpg)
And the same stain on a roaring horn.....
Cheers KIM
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: KYArcher on March 28, 2008, 08:21:00 PM
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk296/kyarcher_2008/Arrows001-1-1.jpg)
I finished these a month or so ago, stained raw sienna & red.
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: KYArcher on March 28, 2008, 08:23:00 PM
Wow I finally figured out how to post pics on here!  :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Killdeer on March 28, 2008, 08:33:00 PM
Could you please leave them up a little longer? I didn't get a chance to see!

Killdeer  :pray:
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: KYArcher on March 28, 2008, 08:37:00 PM
??????
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 29, 2008, 10:26:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Killdeer:
Could you please leave them up a little longer? I didn't get a chance to see!

Killdeer    :pray:  
I hear ya, sure would of liked to see em'!!!!!   :D  

Auzoutdoor those a real nice, pretty hard to loose them!
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Nate Fikkert on March 29, 2008, 02:35:00 PM
KIM,

Those might be some of the greatest looking arrows I have ever seen!  AWESOME

Nathan
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Post by: celticknot on April 25, 2008, 08:58:00 PM
can some one show what burnt feathers look like im about to get a feather burner
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Killdeer on April 25, 2008, 09:16:00 PM
All my feathers are burned. Really, once the carbon gets brushed off the ends of the barbs, you never notice that they are burned rather than cut. You just have a shape unique to you, or like another fletch that caught your eye.

The beauty of a burner is in creating a fletch that you like, rather than using someone else's template.

Killdeer   :D
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: eidsvolling on April 25, 2008, 09:16:00 PM
WOW!  These aren't just arrows, they're art.  And after seeing the artistry displayed here, you can be sure that you won't be seeing   mine anytime soon.    

Not envy, just pure admiration. They're the very essence of traditional archery in my book.  Thanks to all for sharing them.
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: San Juan Slim on April 26, 2008, 12:26:00 PM
Here's a set of tapered POC with feathers I burned with a Young burner I purchased here on the TG classifieds.  Before buying a burner, I used a chopper.  They are stained with Minwax Red Oak.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/wapitihunter/Bows%20and%20Arrows/DSCN0559.jpg

Mike

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Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: San Juan Slim on April 26, 2008, 12:32:00 PM
Here's a set of hickory shafts stained with Minwax Black Walnut and white crown.  Hickory doesn't stain real well, but has intreesting grain highlights with a dark stain.  They have burned feathers as well.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/wapitihunter/Bows%20and%20Arrows/DSCN0561.jpg[/IMG]

They weigh about 100 grains with broadhead attached and I'll hopefully shoot them with my 82# Wapiti Spike T/D longbow while hunting elk this fall.

Mike

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Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Ostrorogi on April 26, 2008, 01:56:00 PM
My quick made set for practise
   (http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/14469/2499309070102754273S600x600Q85.jpg)
   (http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/17932/2979671080102754273S600x600Q85.jpg)
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: CHO on April 26, 2008, 03:10:00 PM
(http://www.crowsheadoutfitters.com/images/CHO356EA.JPG)
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Grey Taylor on April 26, 2008, 06:12:00 PM
After Lord of the Rings came out I got so freakin' many requests for arrows "just like Legolas used" that I almost quit making arrows.

Dang elves...

Guy
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Al Kidner on April 26, 2008, 06:20:00 PM
Boy thats a nice looking arrow!
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Hatrick on April 27, 2008, 08:23:00 PM
Some cedar's with 3 rivers graybark stain.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/Arrow%20Pics/WhiteSplicedWoodies.jpg)
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Weekend Warrior on April 27, 2008, 10:53:00 PM
:wavey:  Dave

Great Looking Arrows!!!   :clapper:  
Those arrows would match my bow perfect.
If you need someone to field test them I'll pm you my addy   :D
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: toxophilus84 on April 27, 2008, 11:06:00 PM
Green leather dye (Fiebing)under fletch laq, love how the grain comes through.

 (http://home.comcast.net/~toxophilus/Green_flo-green_fletching.jpg)
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Hatrick on April 28, 2008, 07:49:00 AM
Hello Gary,   :wavey:  

Yeah, I guess they would match that Mikuta pretty well, wouldn't they! Problem is they shoot nicely out of a longbow I made so I don't think they'll be heading south anytime soon.   :p  

Nice to hear from you. I hope you're getting plenty of mileage out of old "Autumn Wind."

Dave
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Post by: Dawn Patrol on April 28, 2008, 09:28:00 AM
Woww...those are gorgeous.  Killy...those are plum purtiful!  Ours always look like tomato stakes.  Countrygirl on Tom's sign in.
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Post by: Elmer Keith on April 29, 2008, 01:14:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by toxophilus84:
Green leather dye (Fiebing)under fletch laq, love how the grain comes through.

  (http://home.comcast.net/~toxophilus/Green_flo-green_fletching.jpg)
Very nice jobs you did!

toxophilus84, would you mind to tell something more about the bow? Is it a Bear Kodiak or Super Kodiak? How old is your fellow?
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Post by: toxophilus84 on May 01, 2008, 12:24:00 AM
Hi,
It's a 1965 Bear Kodiak, 53#@28" 60"AMO. It's in almost pristine condition & belonged to my father-in-law, when he passed away in 1988 I got the bow. I had it out tonight at the local 3-D range/club that I belong to.

It still shoots like a young'un!
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Post by: Paul WA on May 01, 2008, 12:22:00 PM
Killdeer, Higgins waterproof ink and a fountain pen works well
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Post by: trepil on May 25, 2009, 09:20:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/417896.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/417896)
Some norwegian arrows
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Post by: reddogge on May 25, 2009, 10:52:00 AM
Red Fiebings leather dye and analine golden oak crest.  Dyed feathers.
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/reddogge/Archery/IMG_0777.jpg)
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: mooseman1967 on May 25, 2009, 05:10:00 PM
(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu3/dmanwarren/100_0331.jpg)
heres a little different camo done with three colors of alcohal dye then four coats of gasket lacquer. just dabbed on with 1" sponge brush.
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: R. Combs on May 25, 2009, 07:45:00 PM
Here are some Sitka Spruce arrows that I have made.
The lighter ones are a oak stain and the darker ones are a Dark Walnut.

Rick

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj20/bowbender18/2009_0524StillLife0012.jpg)

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj20/bowbender18/DSCF0610-1.jpg)
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Post by: straitera on May 25, 2009, 10:29:00 PM
Sorry folks! I thought this was arrow stain 101. Doubt I could shoot any listed for fear of messing it up. Great work arartists!
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: trepil on May 26, 2009, 04:07:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/418625.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/418625)
Some more Norwegian arrows:) Bought the shafts from Bob burton at Wisperingwind arrows,These arrows got the the club record at our inndoor range!!!!
Does anybody have a good description on how to splice feathers?
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: trepil on May 26, 2009, 04:10:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/418628.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/418628)
Some historic self nock arrows that I made for my yew bow
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: trepil on May 26, 2009, 04:12:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/418629.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/418629)
Made those arrows for a friend of mine
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Post by: trepil on May 26, 2009, 04:16:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/418635.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/418635)
Destroyd one of my pinkys:)
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Post by: b.glass on May 26, 2009, 08:22:00 AM
KY archer. When you go to photobucket look for the spot that lets you choice the size of your photos. The 320 x ? is good, and they shouldn't delete them anymore.

Bona
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Post by: Angus on May 26, 2009, 09:36:00 AM
magnificent work, all!!!!!   :notworthy:
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Post by: Billy on May 26, 2009, 09:58:00 AM
Some of my first stained attempts
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g237/redwinghunter/3two.jpg)

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g237/redwinghunter/1ststaincap.jpg)

Bad thing is; another addiction has been born..
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Post by: SELFBOW19953 on May 26, 2009, 10:53:00 AM
Do you find that stain color on the shaft interferes with looking for blood or other sign after the shot?
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Post by: CCWhitetail on May 26, 2009, 11:40:00 AM
Mighty Fine looking arrows there fella's   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: trepil on May 27, 2009, 03:54:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/419459.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/419459)
Some arrows I made as prices in a competition.
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: trepil on May 27, 2009, 08:20:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/419568.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/419568)
My 6 year old daughters arrows
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: trepil on May 27, 2009, 08:22:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/419571.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/419571)
For a customer
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Post by: trepil on May 27, 2009, 08:23:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/419573.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/419573)
another customer choice of colors:)
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Post by: trepil on May 27, 2009, 08:27:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/419577.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/419577)
Pinkys:)
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Post by: trepil on May 27, 2009, 08:29:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/419578.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/419578)
The Norwegian indoors champion of the year`s arrows
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: trepil on May 27, 2009, 08:31:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/419580.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/419580)
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Post by: Fletcher on May 27, 2009, 08:39:00 AM
I'll toss a few of mine in here.  Regular stains, like Minwax, seem to bring out the rift in a shaft better than the dyes, but I like the bright dyes for a crown.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Fletcher610/ShawnBenefit.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Fletcher610/PBS-2008.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Fletcher610/group1.jpg)
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: trepil on May 27, 2009, 08:40:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/419581.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/419581)
stingers
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Post by: trepil on May 27, 2009, 08:45:00 AM
Nice arrows Fletcher!!
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Jeremy on May 27, 2009, 08:52:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/fliksr/More%20Bows/FrankandShell00002.jpg)
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Bear on May 27, 2009, 09:31:00 AM
All the stain work is done with Feibings.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/waroche75/StJudes08.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/waroche75/classic.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/waroche75/4-29-05Arrows4-ForKyle.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/waroche75/2005_0101Image0024.jpg)
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Post by: Ray_G on May 27, 2009, 02:41:00 PM
Trepil,

Over in the "How To" forum there is a post by Derek (Bard1)on how to splice feathers.  There are a lot of other good posts there on all kinds of things.  Here is the direct link:

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000090

Have fun!

Ray
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Post by: highcountry on May 27, 2009, 10:42:00 PM
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l182/highcountry_photos/P5230249.jpg)

I made some spliced feathers for these shafts but din't think the crest came out as good as I wanted. So put some plain janes on.
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Post by: trepil on May 28, 2009, 03:27:00 AM
Thanks a lot Ray!
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Post by: Fletcher on May 28, 2009, 09:03:00 AM
Thanks, Trepil.  There are a bunch of nice arrows in this thread.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: trepil on July 28, 2009, 08:48:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/457269.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/457269)
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/457271.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/457271)
a couple of more sets made for customers
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: toddster on August 01, 2009, 10:11:00 AM
I got some arrows from Fletcher, I already busted 4 nocks and an arrow.  These are arrows are basic, but straight as hell.  Awesome best wood arrows I have ever shot.
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Post by: WESTBROOK on August 01, 2009, 10:48:00 AM
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h121/mandoman_2006/DSC01562.jpg)
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h121/mandoman_2006/DSC01565.jpg)
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h121/mandoman_2006/DSC01569.jpg)
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: snag on August 01, 2009, 12:36:00 PM
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/snag23/arrows23.jpg)

I just finished these. I usually use a Minwax stain and then dip the crown. But I'm liking the idea of just dipping the crown with a stain....
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: trepil on August 05, 2009, 07:11:00 AM
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: trepil on August 05, 2009, 07:39:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/462059.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/462059)
Just finished another set for a friend of mine
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: trepil on August 05, 2009, 07:41:00 AM
  (http://bildr.no/thumb/462061.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/462061)
...and one more for a customer that found a arrow design on internet that he liked me to copy
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: trepil on September 22, 2009, 07:20:00 AM
 (http://bildr.no/thumb/492772.jpeg) (http://bildr.no/view/492772)
tried to splice feathers fo the first time. Was easier than I expected, but I can see that I have a litle more work on the finishing details. By the way, this is the colors of the Norwegian flag, so these arrows will be real patriots:)
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: snag on September 22, 2009, 09:35:00 AM
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/snag23/surewood4s002.jpg)

 (http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/snag23/surewood4s001.jpg)

I just finished some Surewood douglas fir shafts in 80#-85# spine weight. I used a darker stain that really brought out the grain in these. The pictures just don't do them justice though. I have gone to 4 4" feathers and really love them! Better arrow flight and much quieter than the 3 5" shields I was using.  Surewood! Check them out!  I have been happy with the Minwax stains. This one is English Chestnut. I usually use Cherry which is a softer tone.
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: V-Archer on September 22, 2009, 03:37:00 PM
I made these early this year. Tapered POC shafts from Wapiti Archery. They are 50-55# spine with a weight of ~500 grains.

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l118/V-Archer/Arrows/ArrowsforJohnR1.jpg)
Title: Re: Lets see your stained arrows!!
Post by: Grey Taylor on September 22, 2009, 04:06:00 PM
These have green analine on the crown and a light tan Rit on the shaft.

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/GreyTaylor/Richard014a.jpg)

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