Tonkin Cane Arrow shafts, Another stupid question added

[Grey Taylor]

Where does one acquire sasa bamboo?

Guy

[Bowferd]

Mechslasher, them are some georgeous arrows.
And Guy, I've seen your work on the website.
Outstanding!!!

[Mechslasher]

grey, sasa and several other species of boo grow wild in my area.  get in contact with some local botanist to see if there is some in your area.

thanks bowferd!  i do what i can with what i have.

[fireball31]

Wow those are georgeous

[Bowferd]

My arrows are pretty much "Cimple Arras" compared to the work I've witnessed from Mechslasher and Grey Taylor.
Guy does great work and if you can find his website you should take the time to read and ponder.
But mine do fly straight and I've learned a few tricks about loading the front for FOC and penetration.
And they are fun to work with and cool to. More should take up this hobby.

[Mike Most]

I have a couple of bundles drying in the garage, probably gigantica. My biggest problem will be getting them straight.....

One reason I like this site, If I can get them to look anything like above.

Thanks Guys

Mike

[divecon10]

great info fellas also like what u've done with that Sasa Mechslasher and impressed to hear it goes heavy, would appreciate to know more. I kinda like the splotches too.

[Rob DiStefano]

just ordered 500 tonkin cane "poles" - 4ft long, 8-10mm diameter (3/8") - with shipping it came to $65.  if i can get a few hundred good shafts outta that batch i'd be a very happy camper.    :D  

tonkin cane torture test ...      

 

 

[MercilessMing]

Rob, can you tell me where to get them?  Thanks!

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by MercilessMing:
Rob, can you tell me where to get them?  Thanks!

pm on the way ....

[MercilessMing]

Thanks!

[Kanuck]

You can find info on straightening bamboo at the link below:

http://216.119.68.89/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=310&zenid=1dc3e45823f2dbff0de9663303222ed5

I haven't tried it yet but it looks simple enough.

[MercilessMing]

I grew up overseas and saw local craftmen bending bamboo canes for furnitures and tools.  I remember that they are very easy to bend after heating up comparing with bending hardwoods.  There would be more work to smooth out the knots if they are not clean enough.  Maybe I can try using a gouge with the right curvature...