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Title: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Dave Bowers on December 09, 2008, 03:28:00 PM

I really enjoy building wooden arrow! Even though I don't shoot them much; there's something about them that fires me up.

Here are a few I made up..lets see yours

(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/dlbowers/website%20pics/102_0660.jpg)

recently
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/dlbowers/website%20pics/020-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Longbow rookie on December 09, 2008, 03:33:00 PM

Beauties my friend....nice work!!! Better ship me a few for a test run....ha!! I can picture that second set going right through some lungs!!!

Seriously, well done Dave.

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: bentpole on December 09, 2008, 03:53:00 PM

Beauties! :scared: Hec if you make them I'll buy them! :bigsmyl:

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Dave Bowers on December 09, 2008, 05:23:00 PM

Thanks for the kind words fellas; its much appreciated!!
bentpole Iam currently just using cedar from the shop. I know their are better woods out there, I just don't have access to them as of yet.

Side note... I kno there are some other fellas that make wood ara's...post'em up!!!

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: George D. Stout on December 09, 2008, 06:33:00 PM

There are better woods than cedar? Not in my little book. Those are beauties by the way.

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Dave Bowers on December 09, 2008, 06:40:00 PM

George dont get me wrong cedar is a great wood for ara's. But its not the most durable wood imo

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: George D. Stout on December 09, 2008, 06:54:00 PM

Dave, durability is just one aspect of arrows. I've tried all of them except the laminated hardwoods and have always drifted back to cedar.
Mine take a pretty good beating so that's not an issue with me. I also like the Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir.

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: IAOUTDOORSMAN on December 09, 2008, 07:41:00 PM

No fancy paint jobs here. These are my first attempt at wood burning. Also my first attempt at making my own natural turkey feather fletching. I think they turned out well.
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc272/IAOUTDOORSMAN/pc090001.jpg)

Not only are they beauties, they're functional too!!
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc272/IAOUTDOORSMAN/pa180001-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Migra Bill on December 09, 2008, 08:07:00 PM

Sitka Spruce

(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/PC090014.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: flint kemper on December 09, 2008, 08:29:00 PM

Dave, I have a set of Douglas Fir that I should have finished up by early next week. Keep this post at the top and I will post some pictures. I may have to wait for the owner to receive them though or you will see them before him. Never the less I will get some pictures up. Nice work by the way. Flint

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on December 09, 2008, 09:26:00 PM

I like the plain jane look. I'll post pic's later.

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Dave Bowers on December 10, 2008, 10:12:00 AM

Great looking ara's fellas

That wood burning is a great idea; I might have to give that a whirl :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: HATCHCHASER on December 10, 2008, 10:30:00 AM

:scared:

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on December 10, 2008, 01:05:00 PM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/scattershot/IMGP1947.jpg)

here are a few of mine. I love to make 'em and watch 'em fly!

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: OkKeith on December 10, 2008, 01:30:00 PM

Here is a shot of my little shop.

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/OkKeith/Pictureset1014-1.jpg)

Here are some of my arrows. I am working on a set with a solution for EFOC. I will post pictures when I get them done.

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/OkKeith/arrows1-2.jpg)

OkKeith

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: TomMcDonald on December 10, 2008, 02:52:00 PM

You guys make great arrows. Mine are plain compared.
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n219/tomalophicon/arrowsbobzila005.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: tradwannabe on December 10, 2008, 03:28:00 PM

Ok,
i just can't resist- That is one BAD title. I'm glad we all understand what is actually meant. I'm sure the girls get a kick out of it. no offence all.
R

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Jerry Wald on December 10, 2008, 03:40:00 PM

Some mighty fine arrows here. Thanks for posting your master pieces.

jer Bear

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: OkKeith on December 10, 2008, 05:21:00 PM

Tom,

Yours look just fine.

I sometimes wonder why I spend so much time fiddeling with mine. Pretty colors do not make them fly better. I think of this mostly just after I bust one against a rock or while I spend an hour looking for one in the deep grass (how can something that orange still manage to hide in the grass?).

I do the same thing with my fishing flies. Spend all that time making sure they look great, when all I am gonna do is break them off in the trees at worst, or let a slimy 'ol fish chew on them at best.

Guess it keeps me out of the bars (some of the time) and off the streets (most of the time).

OkKeith

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Al Kidner on December 10, 2008, 08:44:00 PM

Here you go for some ideas...

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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/Dannysarrows003.jpg)

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

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

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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0837.jpg)

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al.

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Dave Bowers on December 10, 2008, 10:43:00 PM

Wow...Al they are AWESOME!! Love the splicing and that cut of your fletch.
Is the fletching shape your own creation?

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Jerry Wald on December 11, 2008, 12:02:00 AM

I take it all back....AWESOME. Al How much for the second set there in 80# spine.....magnificent.

I am not running down anyones, but those are truely did I say magnificent...yipper.

A real treat to gaze at.

Jer Bear

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Jerry Wald on December 11, 2008, 12:03:00 AM

I have a friend coming back to OZ in dec - he could bring them back for me....tee hee

Jer BEar

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Post by: tradtusker on December 11, 2008, 12:07:00 AM

geez you make some NICE arrows Al top work mate! :thumbsup:

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Post by: trapperDave on December 11, 2008, 10:04:00 AM

thems some mighty purty arras,,,sure make mine look plain, to say the least :)
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g38/trapperDave/archery/100_0011.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Dave Bowers on December 11, 2008, 11:57:00 AM

Man there are some really sharp lookin arrows popping up...keep'em comin!

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Paul Mattson on December 11, 2008, 01:44:00 PM

Here are the arrows that I gave away a couple of weeks ago. (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/BadgerArrow/_B150345.jpg)

Here are some Grizzly Stik Woodies..

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/BadgerArrow/sitka.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: lodestar on December 11, 2008, 03:58:00 PM

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/skrew/CIMG0501.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Hatrick on December 11, 2008, 09:33:00 PM

I've done a bunch but these are probably my favorites.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/Arrow%20Pics/WhiteSplicedWoodies.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: V-Archer on December 12, 2008, 12:31:00 AM

Here are some that I made some time ago. Tapered POC 23/64 - 5/16 from Wapiti Archery.

V-Archer

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l118/V-Archer/Arrows/arrowssept20081.jpg)

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l118/V-Archer/Arrows/ArrowbowforVince.jpg)

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l118/V-Archer/Arrows/arrowsforVince.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Dave Bowers on December 12, 2008, 10:09:00 AM

V-Archer, are those wraps or did you crest them with paint?

Very nice

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Hunter John on December 12, 2008, 12:11:00 PM

I know my nutters are not as beautiful as the rest but ya don't have to delete them,sheesh.

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/johnwilliamtaylor/nutter3.jpg)

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/johnwilliamtaylor/nutter4.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: V-Archer on December 12, 2008, 01:55:00 PM

Dave,

They are no wraps, I painted them as follows: Basic color red or black, then carefully with a soft brush you apply the other color with smooth strikes to get the setting of your liking.
The best way is to try it on a piece of paper before you start working on the shafts.

V-Archer

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Oliverstacy on December 12, 2008, 02:00:00 PM

To all...there are some amazing looking arrows listed here. I have built my own sine I was 13 and since I just turned 35 it's starting to add up.

I think I'm ready to tackle some woodies of some sort.

Is there a book I can get about how to take raw shafts and work them up? I have read several articles and threads on it but was wondering if there is a book form I can buy.

I'll have to look through 3R for one.

Anyway WOW you guy/gals are amazing.

Josh

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Orion on December 12, 2008, 02:19:00 PM

Traditional Bowhunters Handbook by T.J. Conrads explains how to make wood arrows. So does Fred Asbel's first Instinctive Shooting book, and volumn three of Traditional Bowyer's Bible. There are others as well.

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Jack Denbow on December 12, 2008, 06:44:00 PM

Here some of mine.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/jackdenbow/Arrows005.jpg)
And here are some of my favorites.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/jackdenbow/Killerarrows2.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Nala on December 12, 2008, 11:29:00 PM

WOW!! You all make some beautiful arrows. I wish I had that kind of talent.

Nala

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Oliverstacy on December 13, 2008, 01:30:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Orion:
Traditional Bowhunters Handbook by T.J. Conrads explains how to make wood arrows. So does Fred Asbel's first Instinctive Shooting book, and volumn three of Traditional Bowyer's Bible. There are others as well.

Thanks for the info...

Josh

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: TRAP on December 13, 2008, 06:52:00 AM

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa277/DUCK_TRAP/arrowrack055.jpg)

I Kinda like Wild Turkey Feathers

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: TRAP on December 13, 2008, 07:00:00 AM

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa277/DUCK_TRAP/08huntinggear005.jpg)

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa277/DUCK_TRAP/08huntinggear002.jpg)

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa277/DUCK_TRAP/GrizzlyandBearRests012.jpg)

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa277/DUCK_TRAP/55Kodiak012.jpg)

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa277/DUCK_TRAP/57withQuiver031.jpg)

Heres a quiver full of Whispering Wind Arrows

Trap

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Ray Hammond on December 13, 2008, 08:20:00 AM

I used to have a custom wood arrow business in the eighties and shipped all over the globe.

All you guys are building such great arrows...really fine work.

My hat's off to all.

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Steve O on December 13, 2008, 08:42:00 AM

Jack Denbow..."World Renowned BowHunter"...you just sold a BUNCH of PBS Custom arrow raffle tickets!!!

:goldtooth:

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: pseman on December 13, 2008, 09:06:00 AM

I only shoot carbons right now, but you guys have made me really want some woodies. Outstanding work!

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: flint kemper on December 13, 2008, 01:04:00 PM

Here is my first one out of the fletching jig this morning. Douglas Fir to bad the picture does not show the SWEET grain on these. There are some very beautiful arrows here I am almost embarassed to post a picture of mine. Happy Holidays. Flint (http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n302/Kifaru_2006/DouglasFir1Sackett.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Jack Denbow on December 13, 2008, 04:14:00 PM

Looks good Flint. That Douglas Fir make beautiful arrows.
Jack

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Post by: Squirrelbane on December 13, 2008, 09:27:00 PM

Here's my latest batch of Ash arrows.
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg47/B4NZ41/0909081549.jpg)
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg47/B4NZ41/0909081603-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: John3 on December 13, 2008, 09:39:00 PM

beautiful arrows... I always come home to yellow as a crown dip.

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Gapmaster on December 13, 2008, 10:46:00 PM

I'm almost embarrassed to post mine. All you guys do some great work. :) Don

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/DMFBlackbird/arrowsandstuff049.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Jerry Wald on December 13, 2008, 11:12:00 PM

Hey they all look great to me. I only did one arrow in my life...maybe I will take a pic and putter up here...but no laughing ok

Jer Bear

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: jrchambers on December 14, 2008, 02:39:00 PM

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/jrchambers/arrows/019.jpg)
here are some of my favorites , call them red rockets

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: jrchambers on December 14, 2008, 02:41:00 PM

the cresting is different on each one making them all uniqe and able to identify a individual arrow, one could name them if they want, or use it to weed out the flyers.

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Dave Bowers on December 14, 2008, 02:51:00 PM

Damn nice ara's fella's

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: phatty363 on April 30, 2009, 07:42:00 PM

great arrows i attually had the opportunity to shoot banes arrows and they shoot very good its hard to miss

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: 2treks on April 30, 2009, 08:13:00 PM

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW!!!!!
I wood shoot ANY of them. Now I remember why I quit making my own.
Hey "Pluck yew" show your stuff?

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: bloodyarrow on April 30, 2009, 08:35:00 PM

Hey Trap not fair you throwed in some old bows on yours. Totally awesooooooome

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: jcar315 on April 30, 2009, 08:42:00 PM

Some truly awesome arrows! How does that whole splicing thing work? I've never done it but seeing these makes me want to try. Thanks

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Vig on April 30, 2009, 10:55:00 PM

Here's a few pics of some I've managed to find the time to build...

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z135/jrvalc/arrows/100_0961.jpg)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z135/jrvalc/arrows/100_1173.jpg)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z135/jrvalc/arrows/100_0972.jpg)

-Vig

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: pointy sticks on April 30, 2009, 11:56:00 PM

This seasons target arrows

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/shelhebeen/DSCN1527.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: david_lewis93 on May 01, 2009, 02:24:00 AM

Al where did you get those feathers? design them yourselfe or are they strictly from down under? I LIKE EM!!!!! woodmt mind getting some up here in Texas,Bro,them be sweet!
David

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: jimmerc on May 01, 2009, 07:06:00 AM

Here's a few of my 2009 collection i made up in jan. (http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn339/JDCOWLES69/jan-marchmoretrad200900018.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn339/JDCOWLES69/jan-marchmoretrad200900019.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn339/JDCOWLES69/jimmystradstuff00005-1.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn339/JDCOWLES69/jimmystradstuff0100010.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: MikeW on May 01, 2009, 08:17:00 AM

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/aaaabbbbcccc/DSC08675.jpg)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/aaaabbbbcccc/SSpruce462.jpg)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/aaaabbbbcccc/a1.jpg)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/aaaabbbbcccc/MFX415.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Adam Keiper on May 01, 2009, 11:52:00 AM

I've been hunting with these 675 grn ash arrow the last couple of seasons. Snakeskin cresting. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/AKinPA/Arrows/SnakeArrows03a.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/AKinPA/Arrows/SnakeArrows04a.jpg)
And a little bit with these 910 grn hickory arrows.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/AKinPA/Arrows/HickoryArrows900Grn002a.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/AKinPA/Arrows/HickoryArrows900Grn001a.jpg)

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Chester Thompson on May 01, 2009, 01:14:00 PM

Wow those are amazing.

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Dave Bowers on May 01, 2009, 10:32:00 PM

Adam those are SWEEET :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Pluck Yew on May 01, 2009, 10:38:00 PM

Ahhh..iiihhhttt...
(http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm337/smonte_2008/DSC01462.jpg) http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm337/smonte_2 (http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm337/smonte_2008/DSC01501.jpg) (http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm337/smonte_2008/DSC01505.jpg) (http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm337/smonte_2008/DSC01506.jpg) (http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm337/smonte_2008/DSC01494.jpg) (http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm337/smonte_2008/DSC01467.jpg) (http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm337/smonte_2008/DSC01481.jpg)

Shawn.. :biglaugh:

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: 2treks on May 02, 2009, 07:18:00 AM

Nice Shawn! What do you get for the flu flu's?
I like the longer crown dip/crest. Sweet man
Chuck

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Pluck Yew on May 02, 2009, 04:30:00 PM

Chuck, 3 for $24..6 for $45..YA.know if you ask me those red stained,snake skin, arrows are swwweeeetttt!!! To me those are real arrows and real works of art...sets the bar for me...

Shawn... :scared:

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: Pluck Yew on May 02, 2009, 10:29:00 PM

ttt.

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: fido dog on May 03, 2009, 12:18:00 AM

You all are making such wonderful arrows! Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: michaelschwister on May 03, 2009, 07:44:00 AM

All of you are true artists.

Title: Re: Woodies...lets see'em
Post by: snag on May 03, 2009, 08:36:00 PM

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

I just finished these. They are 95# Surewood Shafts at 580#gr w/ 160gr. tips.

Trad Gang

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