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Title: Arrow Makers Name/Logo
Post by: Botsawana on July 27, 2009, 11:06:00 PM
I was wondering how an arrow maker puts their name or logo on their custom arrows.  The ones I have seen look too similar and complicated for each one to be done by hand.  Do they use a decal or what. This is on dipped arrows generally.
Title: Re: Arrow Makers Name/Logo
Post by: Grey Taylor on July 28, 2009, 02:13:00 AM
In the past I have used a rubber stamp to apply a "maker's mark" rather than an actual name or signature. I don't do this any longer because I need an extra day to be sure the ink is dry and doesn't smear with the clear coat.

Guy
Title: Re: Arrow Makers Name/Logo
Post by: BobW on July 28, 2009, 05:15:00 PM
just saw some with a "maker's mark" burned in the shaft (or I thought it looked that way)...
Title: Re: Arrow Makers Name/Logo
Post by: Don Stokes on July 29, 2009, 10:45:00 AM
When I made Superceders, each shaft was burn-branded in the middle on the grain for nock alignment, with the letters TW (for Tallahatchie Woodworks) and a 3-digit number that matched the deflection class, like 480 for shafts in the 50-55# range.

We built a jig with the brander mounted underneath so that each shaft could be centered and properly oriented for the brand.
Title: Re: Arrow Makers Name/Logo
Post by: 2treks on July 29, 2009, 11:20:00 AM
Some of them are on a wrap. I am sure onstringer could confirm this.
Chuck