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Title: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: FOXXNTROUT on July 31, 2010, 08:22:00 PM
My old one either moved or died. Anyway would love some suggestions. Need a dozen to start a new relationship.   :)

My budget is $120 with broadheads.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Shaun on July 31, 2010, 08:25:00 PM
Several good ones in the sponsors list. Its gonna cost you about $100/doz for decent arrows. BH are going to be your choice - a dozen Ace or one Silver Flame for about $45.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: JRY309 on July 31, 2010, 08:26:00 PM
You might check with Badger Arrow,a sponsor here.There are a few arrow makers in the sponsor section and the sponsors classified section.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: FOXXNTROUT on July 31, 2010, 08:30:00 PM
I will look at these listed in the sponsor list. I was paying $90/dz with my last builder....and add broadheads was another $30 - 40.


Any other suggestions out there?
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: amar911 on July 31, 2010, 08:32:00 PM
Paul Mattson at Badger Arrows is great if he is not still taking care of his family after a medical emergency. Ted Fry at Raptor Archery is also excellent, as is Dan Jaquay who goes by Jake here. There are others too, of course.

Allan
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: SlowBowinMO on July 31, 2010, 09:10:00 PM
Rick Stillman at "The Feathered Shaft" on the sponsor's list is another great choice.   :thumbsup:

This place is not short on talent.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on July 31, 2010, 09:41:00 PM
Here's a set of Douglas Fir I just had made by Ron French, Goes by Tree Killer on here.

(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/tipi%20picks/newarrows4.jpg)

Tracy
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Zradix on July 31, 2010, 10:31:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Braveheart Archery:
Rick Stillman at "The Feathered Shaft" on the sponsor's list is another great choice.    :thumbsup:  

This place is not short on talent.
I have some of his spruce "spine test" arrows.
They seem VERY well made.
Also Rick is very pleasant and helpful.
Always has been very quick to answer my questions.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: sstewa on July 31, 2010, 10:36:00 PM
I ordered some from  www.jeronimocustomarrows.com. (http://www.jeronimocustomarrows.com.)   Joel is a good guy and builds some good looking arrows.  Check out his site.
Steve
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: joekeith on July 31, 2010, 10:56:00 PM
You can always ask Mudd if he'd be interested.  He just loves makin' up arrows........  :laughing:
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Brently on July 31, 2010, 11:07:00 PM
Give Ted at Raptor Archery a call, he can make you what ever you want.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Killdeer on July 31, 2010, 11:10:00 PM
Joe...   :biglaugh:    :laughing:
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Bjorn on July 31, 2010, 11:54:00 PM
Second for Raptor.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: seabass on August 01, 2010, 12:04:00 AM
ever tried making your own.i just made my first dozen.they fly great.it is not that hard and very gratifying.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Axis Hunter on August 01, 2010, 12:09:00 AM
i agree with seabass, making your own isn't that hard. and you can do whatever you want with them. feels good to know that you killed your animal with your arrow    :D  it just makes it that much better. Good hunting!!!!!
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Hawkeye on August 01, 2010, 12:11:00 AM
Another vote for Rick Stillman.  He is a fine craftsman and a stickler for detail... and arrowsmithing is a WONDERFUL place for both of those things!  He's a great guy, too.

http://www.thefeatheredshaft.com/
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Shawn Rackley on August 01, 2010, 12:29:00 AM
I have had the best luck with wood arrows from Brian Ferguson of allwoodarrows.com
and the best thing is u can get a dozen cedar arrows under $80. i have recently switched from shooting carbon to wood. and i gotta say i am shooting better than ever.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: ncsaknech1ydh on August 01, 2010, 12:41:00 AM
I've have also been having Paul at Badger arrows making my arrows, he's a great guy making great arrows, like amar911 mentioned, his family did have a medical emergency and he shut down shop for awhile to help out at time, but if you look him up on the sponser list on this site he has his cell phone listed there and always answers. DK.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Jason Hansen on August 01, 2010, 10:23:00 AM
Check out arrows made by Suzanne St. Charles at  http://www.nwarchery.com/

I just ordered a couple dozen of Custom Deluxe Sitka Spruce arrows from her...they should be here in a couple weeks.  She is super nice and knows a lot about cedar and spruce shafting.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: owlbait on August 01, 2010, 01:38:00 PM
Paul at Badger, Paul at Elite, two good choices to consider.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: FOXXNTROUT on August 02, 2010, 04:28:00 PM
Well a day after I posted this my guy got back to me. He was on a month long trip out west to fish and had just got back. Figures...anyway I feel obligated and comfortable using him so I will keep this thread and order up some spring arrows around January from someone on here. Thanks again all and have a great season.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: bornagainbowhunter on August 02, 2010, 04:40:00 PM
A quick 2nd for the Feathered Shaft.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: flint kemper on August 02, 2010, 05:37:00 PM
Rick Stillman from The Feathered Shaft. I would put his up against anyones. Flint
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Cromm on August 02, 2010, 06:01:00 PM
Never used any of them but I will look into the names posted here.
Thanks for your time
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Pon on August 02, 2010, 06:21:00 PM
I'm more than satisfied with the work of Joe Lorenzen "jlnft" just flawless. I will order another dozen soon
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: K. Mogensen on August 02, 2010, 08:40:00 PM
Any of these guys do Alum? Lookin for one myself but I stick to legacy's. Not tryin to hijack.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Hud on August 02, 2010, 09:09:00 PM
Another happy Raptor customer.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: medicineman on August 02, 2010, 09:24:00 PM
you might try scott at "old south traditional arrows" he makes good arrows
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Mike Vines on August 02, 2010, 10:04:00 PM
Give a shot to making your own.  I just started and with some very good tutoring, they are looking pretty darned good, if I have to say so myself.  Priceis right to.  Right around half price once the big stuff is out of the way.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Mudd on August 02, 2010, 10:50:00 PM
Hahahaha!! Someone out there knows me right down to my "DNA".


God bless,Mudd

PS: "DNA" stands for "Do Not Ask"... me to make arrows..lol
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Gator1 on August 04, 2010, 07:03:00 AM
I would send you to Fletcher Rick at the

Feathered Shaft a sponsor.

ordered a half dozen spine test arrows, and had them within a week....  

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: BobW on August 04, 2010, 07:21:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Pon:
I'm more than satisfied with the work of Joe Lorenzen "jlnft" just flawless. I will order another dozen soon
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Kevin L. on August 04, 2010, 04:56:00 PM
Another satisfied customer of Joe Lorenzen here. I usually make my own and thought they were pretty fair 'till I got a set in from Joe.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on August 04, 2010, 06:16:00 PM
I bought some shafts from Rick Stillman (The Feathered Shaft) Superb!

Some of the best I have seen. Great guy to deal with as well. He will send you a bundle of test shafts to find what fits and then make you some sweet sticks.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: lbows on August 04, 2010, 08:44:00 PM
Joe Lorenzen, aka "jinft" makes incredible arrows at a great price.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Davt on August 05, 2010, 09:53:00 AM
I have about 25 dozen arrows and really have been very happy with the arrows I have gotten from Ted at Raptor. Why do I have so many, they seem to last a long time. I was just out shooting my fir arrows that Ted made for me for a Colorado Elk Hunt in 1999.
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: bowgy on August 05, 2010, 10:02:00 AM
Elite and Lost Nation, both sponsors and make great arrows!
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Shinken on August 05, 2010, 02:44:00 PM
Hands down - THE FEATHERED SHAFT - by Rick Stillman.

Shoot straight, Shinken
Title: Re: Need a new arrow maker
Post by: Bill Turner on August 05, 2010, 03:03:00 PM
I'll second Joe Lorenzen(jlnft). Joe makes some nice arrows and sells them in the classified section on occasions. "Pon" mentions him as well in this post. Good luck and "Keep'um Sharp".