Mike and I currently have in the 75, 125, and 200 grain woodyweights*. All sizes will be in by summer end. We will be in Denton Hills, PA end of July 24-27, GLLI in Hastings, MI August 8-10. Also in the Upper Penninsula, and at Elm Hall, MI    Contact us at woodyweights@gmail.com
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Chuck:  I've made a few prototypes.  Just drill a 3/16 hole in a 11/32 shaft and insert about 2 1/2 inch steel rod, which yields about 100 grains.  Then taper the arrow and put on the point.  Because this "internal footing" extends about 1 1/2 inches into the shaft behind the point, it appears to also strengthen the shaft immediately behind the head where it is most susceptible to breaking.  I've shot these into plywood (intentionally) and an oak tree (unintentionally) and haven't broken any yet.  I'm having a machined jig made to ensure absolute centering of the pilot hole with a hand held drill.  Will be able to vary the weight added by length of rod inserted.  It will be fairly easy to do after I get the jig made, but still not as fast or easy as the woody weights.  Arrow will look cleaner though because the weight is entirely internal.

Is John still trying to get some jigs made up ?  

Longer drill bits are available.  I saw some in a sales flyer recently that were over 12" long, even for 3/16" diameter.

I want to hear how these work out for you.  Maybe even try some of my own.  I like woodies a lot.
ChuckC

Chuck:  John's working on it.  You'll probably see it before I do.

I look forward to trying both ideas in and on my wood arrows.

I was trying to add small lead fishing weights to a hole drilled in the font of the shaft then epoxy them in. I like the idea of the steel rod better.

Looks like the web site is up now.  www.woodyweights.com

I like the Woody Weight concept, but I only need abot 25 - 30 grains for my Judos to match my Snuffers???

Zbone, you might try melting a few lead shot pellets in the ferrule to bring the judos up to the desired weight.  

Trap

Question for any of you guys having knowledge or experience with the Woody Weights reference arrow spine.

I usually follow this basic rule when estimating for correct spine when adding additional point weight:

"If your point weight is heavier than 125 grains, add 3 to 5 lbs for every 25 grains."

Does this also apply to the Woody Weights? If I have a current combination that is dead on for spine with a 70-74# shaft and I add a 75grain Woody Weight, will I need go up to an 85-89# shaft??

Thanks for any input,
Daddy Bear

Trap - "Zbone, you might try melting a few lead shot pellets in the ferrule to bring the judos up to the desired weight"


Thanx, but I tried it, didn't work for squat. Also tried drilling out the end of an already tapered shaft tio insert a nail and that didn't work very well either by hand. Think I may try to pick up some 75-grain WW and drill or grind them down. Whatgez think?

Just giving a little plug for Mike... The Woody Weights worked great! Thanx