I've finally gotten into my woody arrow groove....Well sorta, I've been catching up on arrows I've promised to some of my friends here on TG.
I sent a dozen out a few weeks ago to a REALLY great guy for someone just starting out in Trad, and I just fininshed half a dozen Surewoods for another TG member, who will remain anonymous :readit: as I want this to be a surprise.
I wanted to post up a few pics of the arrows since I forgot to post up the dozen I already sent out. :banghead: They aren't the artistic museum type craftsmanship of some of the guys on here, but I'm still learning and having a blast doing it! I just thought I'd share them with all of you since you all are so generous with arrow pics. Oh and I'm not a photographer either...So on with the pics
(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy346/americanhunter7/IMG_20120914_044716.jpg)
(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy346/americanhunter7/IMG_20120914_044731-1.jpg)
(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy346/americanhunter7/IMG_20120914_044756-1.jpg)
Thanks for looking....And I'm sure they'll be a happy TG member soon...(And to my Trad friend who will be getting these...I'm sorry it took so long) :banghead:
Nice job John!!
I love how they look.
Congratulations in advance to the lucky TG'er getting these beauties.
Thanks for sharing.
God bless,Mudd
Very nice looking arrows!
I have to ask (as I'm going to be capping for the first time next week) what you used for the cap?
Good lookin sticks.
Great job on those John! Enjoy the journey
:thumbsup:
Good looking arrows.
MonRiver, those caps are acutally spray painted on. I sealed with four coats of wipe on poly first, then taped off and lightly sanded where I wanted my caps. I then lightly sprayed on two coats of white primer coat. Allowed to dry and then applied the flo. yellow...again lightly apply or it will run. I think I did it in four very light coats so it would be even. I then let it dry completely for a day and then put two light coats of wipe on over it. I then sharpie crested and fletched. Good luck doing yours, I'll warn you it's VERY addictive once you start.
those are real good john :clapper:
Nice looking arrows!
wood arrows are so good looking, I wish the humidity down here didn't destroy them or I'd have to get a couple dozen....or build done, I love building things.
Very nice!!
You're getting there for sure! Nice job
Very nice! :thumbsup:
They look pretty dang good to me. God Bless
Nice looking arrows!
Americanhunter7,
Thanks! I appreciate the help! I bought a can of fluorescent yellow tonight. I'm planning on a few coats of Tung Oil, then the sanding and priming. Followed by the couple coats of spray.