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Title: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: cmh on August 24, 2008, 08:42:00 PM
OK, I think I have the bow taken care of......... now lets talk custom arrows. I want arrows my way. I know sounds ridiculous  :)  Sorry....... I am tired of looking at my boring aluminum arrows and you can't shoot aluminum out of a long bow (grin). Thanks,  Craig
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: Rocky Reimer on August 24, 2008, 08:45:00 PM
Hi....Ron LaClaire's arrows sure look interesting...  www.schrewbows.com (http://www.schrewbows.com)
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: Ian johnson on August 24, 2008, 09:33:00 PM
contact jlnft on here, amazing arrows, what ever you want, cap dips, cresting, splicing, and a great deal too
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: cmh on August 24, 2008, 09:34:00 PM
Thanks fellas   ;)   Craig
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Post by: pointy sticks on August 24, 2008, 09:57:00 PM
define "my way" ?
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: cmh on August 24, 2008, 09:59:00 PM
Something a little nicer than 3 plastic vanes on a orange aluminum shaft   :)  Maybe some nice barred feathers with a little cresting on the arrow.
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Post by: cmh on August 24, 2008, 10:00:00 PM
........almost forgot to include woood arrows   ;)
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Post by: Paul Mattson on August 25, 2008, 06:51:00 AM
Take a look at my website.  I do Aluminum, Carbon, and PO Cedar.
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Post by: frassettor on August 25, 2008, 09:04:00 AM
Check Ted @ Raptor out as well
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Post by: Jim Wright on August 25, 2008, 09:53:00 AM
Try Rod Kelley(Mountaintop Traditional Arrows)
(406) 756-5885. Rod is currently making up a dozen Douglas Fir "customs" and has made Port Orford Cedars& Carbons for me. Rod's arrows are reasonably priced & beautifully made in any combination of fletching, dips, cresting etc..you desire.
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: cmh on August 25, 2008, 06:46:00 PM
Thanks, will check them out   ;)
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: Charlie Cole on August 25, 2008, 08:38:00 PM
Check BadgerArrow and Sipsey River. Service is first-rate at either; both have gone out of their way to help me get great arrows. You will be impressed.

And Paul At Badger probably qualifies as an artist with arrows.

Charlie
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: Fletcher on August 25, 2008, 10:48:00 PM
You can always make them yourself.  It's great to shoot your own handiwork.
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Post by: Jesse Minish on August 25, 2008, 11:04:00 PM
Elite Arrows. I have always shot wood and his are by far the best I have used. A lot of bang for your buck and he is extremely knowledgeable if you need some questions answered.
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: cmh on August 26, 2008, 08:56:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Fletcher:
You can always make them yourself.  It's great to shoot your own handiwork.
Thanks alot gentlemen....... Fletcher, I have given this alot of thought this evening. I have everything to fletch them. I guess I might read up on arowbuilding a bit and see what all it takes for wood arrows   ;)   Not those aluminum ones    :)   Thanks,  Craig
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: WildmanSC on August 26, 2008, 09:15:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ian johnson:
contact jlnft on here, amazing arrows, what ever you want, cap dips, cresting, splicing, and a great deal too
I'll second jlnft.  He makes a great set of arrows.

Bill
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: Bow50 on August 27, 2008, 09:00:00 AM
I second the vote for the best arrowsmith as a fellow tradganger : jlnft
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Post by: Bow50 on August 27, 2008, 09:01:00 AM
Sorry Wildman, I third : jlnft
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: Warchild on August 27, 2008, 09:16:00 AM
Craig, It's easy, fun and the satisfaction that you get from shooting an animal with your own crafted arrows is unbelievable. I have made 20 or so dozen over the years and would not consider buying from someone else unless time was a factor. Give it a try, you won't be sorry.
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: Fletcher on August 28, 2008, 10:36:00 PM
Craig, feel free to contact me with questions or I can PM my ph#.  TJ Conrad's book, "The Traditional Bowhunter's Handbook" is a great reference.
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: Frank V on August 29, 2008, 10:37:00 AM
Craig, I like Bob Burtons arrows  www.whisperingwindarrows.com (http://www.whisperingwindarrows.com)  they are beautifully crafted & fly really well. Bob can get your correct spine & make arrows you will like. Thanks Frank
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Post by: Tim Fishell on August 29, 2008, 11:18:00 AM
Get ahold of Paul Jalon at Elite Arrows.  He makes the best quality wood arrows around in my opinion.  He makes the arrows for Ron LaClair as well.  I have 3 sets of them and will probably pick up another before season starts.  

Shadow Wing!!
(http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/timf24/Shadow_Wing.jpg)
(http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/timf24/NewTarget3.jpg)

Autumn Legend!!
(http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/timf24/Picture029-1.jpg)
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Post by: ThePushArchery on August 29, 2008, 12:24:00 PM
craig,

For the amount of money you will pay to get some nice custom woodies, you could buy a dip tube, make a cresting machine out of an old electric can opener, buy a chopper, and make them exactly "your way".

after a few dozen arrows, it will pay for itself.

-matt
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Post by: Pluck Yew on August 29, 2008, 01:15:00 PM
Ya know.. even if you make your own (which is fun and rewarding)...Do yourself a favor and get a set from Elite Arrows..Paul Jalon really makes a superior arrow..and I defy anyone to say otherwise...  :readit:  

Shawn...
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: Warchild on August 29, 2008, 02:59:00 PM
I agree with smonte, I posted previously about making your own, but I have had my eye on a dozen Shadow wing Autom legends. Just beautiful arrows.
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: ronnyg on August 29, 2008, 04:20:00 PM
I will have to strongly aggree that Paul Jalon (Elite Arrows)makes the wood arrow you can buy.  Most consistent and a good value for the buck.
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: cmh on August 29, 2008, 06:38:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Tim Fishell:
Get ahold of Paul Jalon at Elite Arrows.  He makes the best quality wood arrows around in my opinion.  He makes the arrows for Ron LaClair as well.  I have 3 sets of them and will probably pick up another before season starts.  

Shadow Wing!!
 (http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/timf24/Shadow_Wing.jpg)
 (http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/timf24/NewTarget3.jpg)

Autumn Legend!!
 (http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/timf24/Picture029-1.jpg)
WOw, those are some nice arrows.... and they are exactly what I am looking for.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Kyodai on August 29, 2008, 11:25:00 PM
'Nother vote for Badger.  Top notch service, and goes above and beyond!  Easy to get a hold of too.
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Post by: StickBowManMI on August 30, 2008, 08:08:00 PM
I second Elite Arrows. I have 2 dozen of his that I use for hunting. If I don't shoot Paul's arrows then I will only shoot the ones that I make myself.
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: imskippy on August 30, 2008, 08:28:00 PM
I personally don't have any of his arrows but jlnft makes some beautiful arrows. I buy pre finished shafts and wrap  and fletch myself.
Title: Re: Custom Arrows.........
Post by: owlbait on August 30, 2008, 08:33:00 PM
Lots of good choices there! I have arrows from a couple of those sources. Check each one for price and delivery and pick one (or two). You won't go wrong.