Bamboo Arrows with a twist

I have wanted to try some bamboo arrows for a while now, but didn't know where to start until I spoke with a "Waller" who steered me in the right direction.

Here's where I'm at at this point....

Tonkin Bamboo shafts, Wild Turkey cock feather (thanks longbowdave1), 2 Canada Goose Hens (All split, and ground my yours truly). I used a glue on nock for ease in locating in the woods, as well as reflective tape as a wrap for the same reason.




Here's where I took a different route... I cut a 2117 arrow down to twice the length of an insert, compressed the bamboo to the point that the 2117 fit TIGHT. Result... I now have a Bamboo Arrow that takes a screw in point, and the tip has a re-enforcing outsert.



They fly GREAT out of my WinterHawk Longbow.
What do you think?

Great looking arrows Ron! I like the modifiction too.

very nice SIR

Thank you gentlemen... I'm proud of the way the feathers turned out. This was my first attempt at splitting/grinding them. I did it with a clamp that I made, and a hand held belt sander.

They look cool man.

Very nice! There is nothing on earth that makes a better arrow shaft than bamboo/cane. You did a great job on those.

Very innovative. Feathers look good too.

A great looking arrow. You got skills.

they look great! and if they fly like you want...then I'd say make a dozen and enjoy them!!!!! they'll take plenty of abuse!

Good job! I like those goose feathers. I've never had any but they seem like they would make awesome feathers for wet weather.

Todd Cook said:

Good job! I like those goose feathers. I've never had any but they seem like they would make awesome feathers for wet weather.

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At this time of year, they're in Moult around here... all you have to do is go for a walk around the lakes/ponds/rivers where you see them, and pick them up by the dozen.

great job