latest Primitive arrow

[TimZeigler]

This is the latest Primitive that I built, this one is going to the highest bidder of an auction benefiting one our bretheren. I hope he likes it.

River cane shaft, copperhead skins, footed knock of antler and massaranduba, sinew, massaranduba foreshaft, and knapped point.

[oneshot1]

WOW super looking arrow, from the two-tone nock to the fore-shaft... Thanks for the look.

[TimZeigler]

thanks for the kind words Oneshot.

[BamBooBender]

Beautiful work of arrow art!

[pseman]

Wow! Art comes in many forms. That my friend, is a work of art. Thanks for sharing.

Mark

[Roy from Pa]

Very sharp Tim. You and I need to hook up for a weekend of maken primitive arrows. We could learn from each other. I take it you glued antler to both sides of the massaranduba, then went from there? What type of glue Tim? And what is massaranduba? Never heard of it. Thanks, Roy

[Matt E]

Talk about raising the bar, this is obscene! I won't be showing any of my arrows now.    
That is one beautiful arrow!

[Matt E]

That is a nice looking arrow! You have your act together! I need to take lessons on arrow making from you.

[ber643]

Beautiful work there, Tim!

Roy, Massaranduba (sometimes seen as Massarandruba) is known as a number of other things and is a good dark bow wood, used often. Most commonly called Brazillian Redwood, Bulletwood, and/or Beefwood. You may recall My first bow I built (a wood lam, that was shown on here) - it was Hickory Backed Massaranduba.
Here is a link where you can read about it, if you like:

   http://www.austinwholesaledecking.com/massaranduba/index.htm

[Roy from Pa]

Thanks Ber.

[TimZeigler]

MattE, it was your support, and advice that got me started I owe you my thanks. I keep your arrow over my work bench as an inspiration while I build them.

Roy, you are correct, first I cut the single footing slot and glue in the strip, then glue 2 pieces of antler to the strip.  I used TBIII to glue them up. From there its just a matter of removing all the unwanted bits til you get to the knock below it.  :D   Where are you located in Pa ?  I'll be in the Gettysburg area over Thanksgiving visiting family, and my 15 year highschool reunion. woohoo.

[Ishi_archer]

beautiful! the best arrow ive ever made was out in the woods. just a branch with a sharp tip and a feather split in half for fletchings. hahaha

[the Ferret]

Matt I feel the same way. Kinda glad I was showing my stuff a while ago cause I wouldn't even show them now.

Really nice Tim      

[Roy from Pa]

Ok Tim, if it works for you then fine. In my mind, I thought you built the nock outside of the shaft, all 3 sections, then inserted it into the shaft. I live 25 miles SE of Pittsburgh.

[snakewood3]

Very fine work Tim !!

[strick9]

Tim , that is one great looking shaft...Great job..

[Shakes.602]

That is  Arrow Artistry!!          Great Job Tim!!!      

[shawnee]

Unbelievable!!  That's awesome.

[ishiwannabe]

Where is the rest of that dozen? Just kidding....very pretty arrow!