I see lots of posts about new arrows ( wood's ) ppl make each year. My question is on your arrow from last year or years past, do you reseal them? or just make news ones and say what the Heck.
I just got done touching up the stain and resealing some wood arrows from past years. They look great. I haven't noticed any adverse effects from doing this. Should work for you also. Good luck.
Tony
I only do them if they need it. Hap
Heck, why not refurbish older arrows? Use 'em 'til they're totally un-repairable and/or un-useable. If they become too short for my use, I donate 'em to someone who **can** use 'em. They make great range markers, too...
I'll be resealing them today, after I do some shooting. I can't see not using them if they are still good. I guess I wanted to see how many others still use their older arrows. Tanks 4 the input
Use paraffin. Simple to apply or reapply and pulls from targets easily.
where do you get paraffin wax?
Craft stores, canning section at food stores, etc.
tanks Ga.Boy
and it's called paraffin? right
Comes in a block.
Warm the arrow with a heat gun (doesn't have to be HOT). Melt the paraffin on the arrow. Rub it down with a rag and wipe off excess. You're done.
I use the same finish on some selfbows.
Also see Hunting the Osage Bow (Torges) for more info.
My target arrows get at least one to two coats of poly a year (assuming they last), my hunting arrows normally get one coat (assuming I haven't lost 'em).
I have one ash arrow that's five years old. It's been footed when I broke the tip off (used another broken arrow to do it with a single splice) and I haven't been able to break or lose the dang thing and it's the one I normally reach for when I'm hunting tree rats.