Bamboo Arrow Build-A-Long
First go to Home Depot and buy some 72" Bamboo Plant Stakes. They come in a 6 pack. Buy as many as you like expecting to get 3-4 usable shafts per bag.
You will also want to pickup some 16D Duplex Nails.
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Now go through the bags and pickout the straightest pieces with a OD (outside diameter) of between 7-10mm. It helps to have an open end wrench handy to help gauge the OD. We are going to be making these into 32" shafts so the OD only needs to be between 7-10mm for a 32" section.
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You should now have a pile of hand picked 72" Bamboo Plant Stakes with an OD of between 7-10MM over a 32" section.
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Now we need to cut the Bamboo Plant Stakes down so they are more manageable for the straightening process. Bamboo likes to split when being cut so be careful here and use a sharp/fine tooth saw.
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When cutting the Bamboo you need to find the best section of your 72" stake. Bamboo has a natural taper. The thick end of you bamboo is going to have the point. The thin end will have the nock. Take this into account when cutting the Bamboo. You will want your cut at the nock end to be about 1.5" past a node. We will be using the node to help setup the Self-Nock later on. Go ahead and cut the shafts down to only about 36-40" at this point. You want to leave them a little long to help with straightening.
In the pic below you can see where you want to have the cut for the nock end in relation to the Bamboo node.
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For straightening the shafts I like to use a heat gun. Just about any heat source will work.
Some people like to straighten the nodes first. Some like to do the mid section first. It does not seem to matter either way so choose which one you like. I start with the nodes.
I take my heat gun and place it under the node while spinning the shaft. Once the section I am heating gets hot enough the Bamboo will bend very easy. Just bend it as straight as possible and move on to the next node.
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After you do the nodes move on the section between the nodes.
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Next we need to cut our straightened shafts to length (32") and sand down the nodes. Some people leave the nodes as is. I prefer to sand them down. The choice is yours. You will also want to sand the entire length of the shaft with 80gr sandpaper.
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Before and after of the sanded nodes.
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When cutting the nock end only take off a little bit. You want to leave a node about 3/4" above the nock end (skinny end) for setting up the Self-Nock. After cutting the nock end measure 32" and trim the excess off the front. Do not worry about node placement on the point end (fat end) it does not matter.
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You should now have nice pile of straightened, sanded, cut to length (32") shafts with an OD of between 7-10mm.
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Now we will attempt to spine our arrows. Once again some people do not bother to spine their Bamboo Arrows. I will be. For optimal arrow flight you will want your arrow spine to match the weight of your bow.
I do not have a spine meter so this is how we will be doing it.
Take two of your 16D Duplex nails and nail them level to a flat surface 26" apart.
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Next go into your quiver and grab an arrow that shoots well out of your bow. Place the arrow on the two nails and hang any 2lb. weight from the middle. Make a mark in the middle where the arrow flexes to it furthest point.
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Now go through your Bamboo Shafts and do the same thing. Place the shafts that are +/- 1mm from your mark in a separate pile. While doing this spin the shaft with the weight on it and find the stiffest side. This is the side you want facing the bow. Make a small mark on the nock end so you know where to place your Self-Nock.
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You should now have pile of spined, straightened, sanded, cut to length (32") shafts with an OD of between 7-10mm and a mark for your nock.
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Now we will be sealing our shafts to protect them from moisture. Just about anything will work here. Before appling my finish I like to straighten the shafts on last time.
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After straightening apply your finish however you like. Some spray, some wipe. I just use an old rag to wipe on a nice thick coat then set aside to dry.
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You should now have pile of sealed, spined, straightened, sanded, cut to length (32") shafts with an OD of between 7-10mm and a mark for your nock.
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On to the Self-Nocks. This is where the project becomes more fun IMO.
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First I drill a 7/64" hole 3/8" from the back of the arrow at the nock end (Skinny end) on the same side I marked the stiff spot on the arrow.
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Then using a razor blade I cut into the hole I just drilled.
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Do the other side and pop out the center.
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Get a piece of 80gr sandpaper and fold it in half twice so it is 4 layers thick. Use this to clean up the nock.
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All cleaned up.
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Now take a piece of 220gr sandpaper and place in over the sharp edge of a piece material. Use the edge of the sandpaper to creat an angle at the end of the nock.
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We have to wrap the Self-Nocks to prevent them from splitting. I'm using Artificial Sinew. Any thread will work.
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I start by gluing my Sinew down with a little dab of Super Glue.
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Then I just wrap down the arrow about 1/2" and secure the Sinew again with a little Super Glue. Try and get this nice and tight.
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Cut off the extra and coat the whole thing in clear nail polish or Super Glue. You will also want to saturate the inside of the nock with Super Glue to add strength.
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Nocks are all finished up!
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Bamboo Arrow Build-A-Long
Time to turn the 16D Duplex nails into points. Take a nail and chuck it up in your drill.
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Now head over to your sander and spin the head with the hand drill while you slowly taper the tip to a fine point (both the drill and the sander are moving in this picture even though it does not look like it).
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Finished head should look like this and is now ready to be installed in our shafts.
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Bamboo Arrow Build-A-Long
Now we will install our 16D Duplex Nail Points into our shafts. If you want to cut your shafts shorter then 32" now is the time to do so. I am leaving these full length.
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First drill out the center of the shaft with a 5/32" drill bit (or a little smaller size OD drill bit then the nail). The shaft will want to split so go slow.
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Next heat up the nail red hot and push the nail in the shaft. Make sure the nail is red hot or it will not want to fit all the way. Go slow and dont push to hard. Once the nail fits all the way in let it cool for 10-15 minutes.
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Once its cool to the touch pull out the nail and squeeze in some Gorilla Glue. I like Gorilla Glue because it fills the gaps. Any glue will do. Then I wet my nail (Gorilla Glue likes one side wet) and insert it in the shaft.
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Come back in a few hours and the Gorilla Glue should be dry. It will fill any gap it between the head and the shaft with foamy glue.
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Give the tip a good sanding to clean up the extra glue and to slightly taper the area around the marrige between shaft and point.
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Bamboo Arrow Build-A-Long
Now sand the whole shaft (except the Sinew wrapping) with extra fine steel wool.
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After a good sanding with the steel wool apply the final few coats of finish. Unlike the first coat (heavy) this time do 2-3 (light) coats.
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Bamboo Arrow Build-A-Long
Now that our finish is dry we will attach the fletching.
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Glue your feathers on to the shaft using your jig. I use Duco Cement.
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Then add a little dab of Duco Cement to the front and back of each feather.
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Just like the nock I start by gluing my Sinew down with a little dab of Super Glue.
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Then I just wrap down the arrow about 1/2" and secure the Sinew again with a little Super Glue. Try and get this nice and tight.
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Cut off the extra and coat the whole thing in clear nail polish or Super Glue.
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Finished! :thumbsup:
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Bamboo Arrow build-A-Long
Feel free to ask any questions.
Also, be sure to post pictures in this thread when you finish your arrows. I can't wait to see them!!!
I'm going to take a break for today but in the next few days I'll show you how to attach a glue-on broadhead.
Thanks and enjoy!
Tenbrook
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That is cool!!!!!!
Thanks,Randy
Outstanding!!!! :clapper:
very cool
Aaaaaaaand I'm going to home depot next chance I get.
That's pretty neat! Is there any way to use regular glue on field points in stead of the nail?
Bisch
QuoteOriginally posted by Bisch:
That's pretty neat! Is there any way to use regular glue on field points in stead of the nail?
Bisch
Yes. I will be doing that as part of this build-a-long soon.
I'm glad you guys like it.
These arrows are EXTREMELY durable and because of Bamboo's natural taper they fly great out of a wider range of bows IMO.
Thanks :thumbsup:
Tenbrook
Excellent work.
Bamboo Arrow Build-A-Long
Now I'm going to show you how to attach Glue-On Broadheads and Glue-On Nocks.
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First drill the front of the shaft (point end, fat end) with a 1/4" drill bit a little over 3" deep. The shaft will want to split so go slow.
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Next cut a 3" peice of 1/4" hardwood dowel.
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Squeeze in some Gorilla Glue. I like Gorilla Glue because it fills the gaps. Any glue will do. Then I wet my 3" piece of 1/4" dowel (Gorilla Glue likes one side wet) and insert it in the shaft.
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Now lets do the same thing on the nock end.
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Drill the back of the shaft (nock end, skinny end) with a 3/16" drill bit a little over 2" deep. The shaft will want to split so go slow.
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Next cut a 2" peice of 3/16" hardwood dowel.
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Squeeze in some Gorilla Glue. I like Gorilla Glue because it fills the gaps. Any glue will do. Then I wet my 2" piece of 3/16" dowel (Gorilla Glue likes one side wet) and insert it in the shaft.
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Once the glue is dry we can taper the ends and glue on the Point and Nock.
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Use a taper tool on the Point and nock end.
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Clean up both ends with some sandpaper.
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Once tapered you can mount either a Field Point or a Broadhead. I'm going to mount a Broadhead.
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Place the broadhead on the stove and let it heat up.
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While the Broadhead is heating up melt a little Hot Melt Glue on the tip of your shaft.
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Next use plyers or an oven mit to pick up your hot Broadhead. Place Broadhead on the tip with Hot Melt Glue and spin it until it gets a nice fit. Once it feels like its on there centered put it under cold water to cool the Broadhead and set the glue.
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Finished.
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I'm not done yet.
I'm going to be making some Bone Arrowheads from a Cow Femur.
Stay tuned.......
Awsome. Classic!
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Thanks-- that was great! What's the total weight of the completed shaft w/ BH?
Thank you for an excellent and informative build along. This is the one that's gonna get me building my own arrows.
Dave. :thumbsup:
Great stuff here. I got me wanting to do the same!
Boy, you really have made a great "follow-along". Excellent pictures and descriptions of everything you are doing. Thanks for sharing this build-along.
Bernie Bjorklund
NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
what a great Resopurce.
Thank you for taking the time to document it and share with us. :thumbsup: :campfire: :archer:
Thanks for taking the time to post this for us. I recently got a dozen Bamboo shafts and am getting ready to start on them. This info is excellent! :thumbsup:
Way cool!! :clapper: :clapper:
This is a great thread, very informative. Thanks for taking the time to teach us. :thumbsup:
Fantastic. I've made bows but not had much interest in making arrows (other than fletching commercial shafts) but you make this look FUN!. May give it a try. Definately a worthy candidate for archiving in the how to forum. Look forward to the broadhead addition. Thanks for taking the time.
That is pretty neat. It is definately worth of being bookmarked to the favorites
Thats was awesome. Thanks
Gilbert
Cool!!!
Awesome i'm gonna give it a try
Very well done build-along. Clear. Simple. Easy to understand.
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Thank you!!! Home Depot here I come!
Well I bought the stakes but home depot didn't have any taper tools D:
Any advice on where to get one?
Excellent instruction. Thank you for taking the time to do it.
Only question I have is, how much were the bamboo plant stakes at Home Depot?
very nice!
Excellent thread, thank you for taking the time to teach. I was getting ready to tackle this for the first time. Perfect timing. This thread should be a sticky.
QuoteOriginally posted by David Dumke:
Well I bought the stakes but home depot didn't have any taper tools D:
Any advice on where to get one?
There are many sponsors here that carry them just hit the list and check them out.
QuoteOriginally posted by David Dumke:
Well I bought the stakes but home depot didn't have any taper tools
Any advice on where to get one?
http://www.3riversarchery.com/product.asp?i=4080X
QuoteOriginally posted by Mike Vines:
Excellent instruction. Thank you for taking the time to do it.
Only question I have is, how much were the bamboo plant stakes at Home Depot?
Under $4.00 :thumbsup:
SWEET!! I gotta good plan now. Much better than my first attempt that looks like a 6-year old did it.
Great job!!!
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QuoteOriginally posted by Spectre:
SWEET!! I gotta good plan now. Much better than my first attempt that looks like a 6-year old did it.
Be sure to post some pictures here when you finish em' up.
QuoteOriginally posted by tenbrook:
QuoteOriginally posted by Spectre:
SWEET!! I gotta good plan now. Much better than my first attempt that looks like a 6-year old did it.
Be sure to post some pictures here when you finish em' up. [/b]
I will do that. I'm liking the dowel idea for tapering the shafts.
Originally, I went with a piece of aluminum shaft---like a footing, left the insert in it so I can use screw-ins. Its functional but ugly as mud.
Awesome build. Any idea how stiff the spine might be on the stiffest shoots?
nice job.those arrows are very neat.
Thanks for the arrow building course....I've just added this to my bucket list....you've made it seem very achievable with your descriptions and photos! Thanks Again!
This is a Classic thread, Awesome job !!!
I second Ferris Bugler.....can these handle a 60# bow?
I just bought a bundle from home depot. I have new winter project. A half dozen were under $3.
I second Ferris Bugler.....can these handle a 60# bow?
QuoteOriginally posted by Ferris Bugler:
Awesome build. Any idea how stiff the spine might be on the stiffest shoots?
You can get em' anywhere from 30-100# just go through enough utill you find the spine you want.
QuoteOriginally posted by ordcorpdw:
I second Ferris Bugler.....can these handle a 60# bow?
Yes. :thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by ordcorpdw:
I second Ferris Bugler.....can these handle a 60# bow?
Id have to think it depends on the actual spine and weight like any other arrow
Hats off to you for all the work to show us your craft. I already have some Hdepot stakes, but will have to get some bananas!
Get yourself some bamboo shafts from TIGER. Everything is done for you and they already come spined. The price is well within reason for a 100 pack. Remember:
1 out of 20 bamboo shoots is selected to become an arrow shaft by them. That is a lot of bamboo! It is not worth it doing it by yourself, although it is easy.
THAT WAS VERY INFORMATIVE!!!
Thank you, Bill
QuoteOriginally posted by tecum-tha:
Get yourself some bamboo shafts from TIGER. Everything is done for you and they already come spined. The price is well within reason for a 100 pack. Remember:
1 out of 20 bamboo shoots is selected to become an arrow shaft by them. That is a lot of bamboo! It is not worth it doing it by yourself, although it is easy.
What is TIGER?
Thanks guys! I am having knee surgery on my ACL today so its going to be about a month until I can move on to doing the Bone Broadhead.
Stay tuned!
Tenbrook
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This build along is great, thanks for posting. :clapper:
many years ago I copied a diagram for a low tech spine tester designed by Eldon Bingham. It was essentially the same as the 2 nails in the fence except it used a 30" span and a 3 pound weight.
Here are the listed deflections for various weights. the measurments are from one 5# step to the next starting at level.
-9/16=75#, -1/16=70#, -3/32=65#, -3/32=60#, -3/32=55#, -3/32= 50#, -1/8=45#, -5/32=40#, -5/32=35# I hope this helps some of you who dont have an arrow to compare with
God Bless,
Buck
I agree with tecum-tha about the quality of tigers shafts(chinese guy who sells shafts on **** and through archery venders) But I really like the do it yourself know how of this demo. If ya got the time I bet you could come up with a set of shooting arrows real cheap. might be my next project. I've done this but without knowing spine. thanks for teaching me something
Great thread, tenbrook. Good luck with the surgery. Hope it goes well.
I've got a couple dozen river cane that've been drying in the attic since early August. Now I know how to turn'em into arras! :archer2:
Hope the surgery goes well and that you have a quick recovery. And many thanks for the tutorial! Learned a lot and decided to try it out for myself.
I think I used too much heat to straighten the nodes since they came out a bit too burned looking. I tried steaming them, but that didn't work at all, so used a hand-torch. Just have to remember to keep the shaft a bit more away from the torch's flame next time.
I used a field point instead of the nail since I can't find my angle grinder to grind the end into a point. Also used some left-over scrap fletching from my feather chopper and turned them into short flu flus. The Duco didn't stick too well, so I wrapped them with some synthetic sinew. Here are a few pics thanks to this thread:
(https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/891293/fullsize/000_0036.jpg)
(https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/891296/fullsize/000_0039.jpg)
(https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/891294/fullsize/000_0037.jpg)
Since the shafts are hollow has anybody ever tried gluing an Insert in the shaft?
this needs to be stickied in the how to section!
QuoteOriginally posted by Ed Q:
Here are a few pics thanks to this thread:
(https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/891293/fullsize/000_0036.jpg)
(https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/891296/fullsize/000_0039.jpg)
(https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/891294/fullsize/000_0037.jpg)
Now thats what I'm talkin' about......Those look fantastic.
Great job! :thumbsup:
Thanks, Tenbrook! They pale in comparison to yours, but you laid everything out in such an easy to read, easy to follow manner, I figured I'd try my hand at 'em.
FWIW, the six-pack of 6' long stakes at the Lancaster, TX Home Depot was only $2.97. And out of those, I found 3 that seemed thick and suitable enough. So that comes out to $1 per shaft - not too bad for the price!
Hope your recovery is going well and that you get back soon to building more arrows and motivating the rest of us!