Since I decided to buy a new bow this year I figured I would need some custom arrows to shoot out of it.I did some research and got some good idea's and gave it a go. I picked some cedar arrows spined 60-65# and 5 ½" shield cut feather fletchings. It was quite the process and took a lot of time but I'm very happy with how they turned out. Going to shoot them for the first time tomorrow. I hope they shoot as good as they look! I made a few mistakes along the way but this was my first try so I won't make those mistakes next time.I really like to tinker around with stuff and this was a fun project!
I have been very inspired by many of the members of this site and I wanted to try and build some arrows that looked even close to as good as the ones I've seen posted on the board! Thanks again guys for all the help and kind words!
Goose smasher
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Great job! They compliment your new bow nicely.
Bob
Those look great...awesome job!!
Great job!!
Well done goose. I just made my first dozen as well but they're not nearly as pretty as yours are. I just stained them and clear coated. No cresting but I absolutely love shooting woodies. I'm hooked and I'll bet you will be too after you give em a go.
Here's mine
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Great job - You did a really good job on the cresting!
Very nice! Be careful it can become an addiction. :thumbsup:
Fine looking arrows.
They look great
Sam
Nice, very nice
Good job, nice looking arrows!
Awesome looking arrows! I've always wanted to take my trad setup to the next level with wood arrows i've built. This is good inspiration!
Very nice looking arrows!
Thank you guys. They took me about two weeks to finish. I have a whole new respect for the pro's out there that do this all the time! I'm already starting to think about the next set!
Goose smasher
QuoteOriginally posted by Goose smasher:
Thank you guys. They took me about two weeks to finish. I have a whole new respect for the pro's out there that do this all the time! I'm already starting to think about the next set!
Goose smasher
Goose - How did you do the cresting?
Good looking arrows. I might start making my own arrows at some point. Are there cresting conventions as far as marking the spine and arrow weight or is it either based simply on aesthetics or just individual rules?
I wish my first dozen looked that good....or any arrows I've made since! :p Great job. :thumbsup:
Jon
Looking good . :thumbsup:
I didn't have any of the stuff that I read about online to do the cresting so I used what I had in the workshop.
I used a stain to stain the shafts first.
Then I measured ten inches on each shaft and put a wrap of masking tape there.
Then I used a foam brush to put the red paint on.
Then I put the arrows on my arrow roller and hand painted the yellow and silver on over several days for each colour.
Finally I put three coats of clear sealer on and fletched the arrows.
It was a ton of work but I really enjoyed doing it.
Goose smasher
The design on the shafts Harold are just what I came up with. I think the sky is the limit as too what someone could create if they wanted to. Give it a try,it was a fun project!
Goose smasher
they look good to me! :thumbsup:
Those look really nice! A good project for these brutal winter days!
Bernie
Way to go!
Those are beautiful arrows.........mine never seem to turn out as nice so I shoot them at everything and never worry...
Yours are almost too nice to shoot....
QuoteOriginally posted by Goose smasher:
I didn't have any of the stuff that I read about online to do the cresting so I used what I had in the workshop.
I used a stain to stain the shafts first.
Then I measured ten inches on each shaft and put a wrap of masking tape there.
Then I used a foam brush to put the red paint on.
Then I put the arrows on my arrow roller and hand painted the yellow and silver on over several days for each colour.
Finally I put three coats of clear sealer on and fletched the arrows.
It was a ton of work but I really enjoyed doing it.
Goose smasher
You really did an awesome job with these. Can't wait to see your future creations.
Great color combinations,.............. be careful,................... you'll get "hooked". :readit:
Good Job! Those look great.
Looks pretty dang good for a first timer. :thumbsup:
GS those are very nice looking and way fancier than I have done after years of making arrows. Congratulations.
One comment on your bow string setup. ...have you considered a double nock point? ? It helps eliminate occasional fliers from the arrow moving down the string during the release. Cheap insurance for sure.
No I hadn't thought of that Ray but its a good idea. I think I'll put one on before I go shooting next time. Thanks for the tip!
Goose smasher