So, who builds custom arrows like badger arrow used to build? I see they have a new web site, but don't see the custom arrows he used to make!
I'm talking custom gold tip trads with all the fixxings!???
Joe Lorenzen, the man currently in the picture at the top of the page.
Have you tried making your own. you can customize them anyway you want, and it's a lot of fun also.
Ben thanks, but does Joe have a web page?
Dave, I do build all my cedars I use for my recurves and enjoy it! I don't have the stuff to crown dip and crest like I want on the gold tip trads! I use wraps from one stringer for my cedars! here's some cedars I have made!
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(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn339/JDCOWLES69/jimmystradstuff0100010.jpg)
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Very nice job on arrows. I have used Suzanne St Charles for many years. She has made arrows for ?? 40 or so yrs with her father Glenn St Charles. If your after portorford cedar or any high quality arrows, very worth looking. NWArchery search should get u to another custom provider. There is several guys on this site that do a great job, such as the ones shown. Best of luck on your search.
Joe doesn't have a website, but he is a TradGang sponsor, and he can e-mail photos of many different designs for you to choose from. Before I learned to make my own, I depended heavily on Joe's excellent product, and his arrows have slain many a beast here in Outback Australia. The following link will take you to one of his ads in the Sponsors' Classifieds, and will show you his username so that you can send him a PM:
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=48;t=001450
Cheers,
Ben
For looks, precision, and top quality check out Jim Reebok of J&M Traditions in PA.
Thanks everyone for the responces! I think what i'll do now is invest in the equiptment to crest and crown dip and give it a try!! I think it's now time to learn this part of arrow building!!
this will also up my cedars I build now a notch or two!!
Jim,good deal. Cedars or wood arrows in genral are really fun to build endless combinations of colors.Love that cedar smell.
I think you made the best decision. The ones you made shows you can do it. Good luck Merle