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Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 12:18 pm
by AndyF
Had nothing to do for a moment so thought I'd stick up a few pics of arrows I've made - for those who enjoy looking at such things.
I'm a Pom. These had to happen eventually.
I'm a Pom. These had to happen eventually.
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Made these to auction off for charity.
Made these to auction off for charity.
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Made these for Arthur Fisk in exchange for a bit of coaching.
Made these for Arthur Fisk in exchange for a bit of coaching.
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Made these for a competition. 3 Hunting. 3 Field. 1 Flu Flu. All within 1.6 grains. Pig to make.
Made these for a competition. 3 Hunting. 3 Field. 1 Flu Flu. All within 1.6 grains. Pig to make.
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Made these for a Canadian chap at Syd Bowmen
Made these for a Canadian chap at Syd Bowmen
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Top Hat sent me some black steel points. The design started there. Stained to look a bit carbony. Grey metallic crown. Not very traditional.
Top Hat sent me some black steel points. The design started there. Stained to look a bit carbony. Grey metallic crown. Not very traditional.
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Some footed shafts I tarted up from Wallace Woods.
Some footed shafts I tarted up from Wallace Woods.
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Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 12:31 pm
by rmcpb
Hardley "bodged together", they are beautiful. I would have trouble shooting those as I would be worried about them.

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 1:04 pm
by flyne
Nice jOb mate

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 1:44 pm
by Curvemeister
Very nice work mate

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 1:56 pm
by Gringa Bows
Top job mate :wink:

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 1:57 pm
by Stickbow Hunter
They look superb mate!!! Congrats on such fine craftsmanship. :biggrin:

Jeff

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 2:25 pm
by bigbob
Envious! but I wouldn't like to own them as I wouldn't want to risk damaging them if i shot them!

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 2:35 pm
by kerry
well done, i'm surprised you haven't got an "Ace of Spades" theme goin on your fletches :mrgreen:

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 3:51 pm
by AndyF
Here's a few more (one or two of the previous one's in close up). No 'Ace Of Spades' I'm afraid but the eight spliced black and fluoro jobs could be described as 'Overkill' (for the Motorhead fans). I've shot a lot of these arrows around unmarked Field Shoots like Wisemans. It's fine if you don't miss much.
Nightmare to do.
Nightmare to do.
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Like this colour combo
Like this colour combo
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These get used a lot with my Fox Triple Crown. They go great. Alloy nocks.
These get used a lot with my Fox Triple Crown. They go great. Alloy nocks.
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A close up of a previous
A close up of a previous
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Better pic of one of the broadheads made for the arrow making competition
Better pic of one of the broadheads made for the arrow making competition
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Another close up
Another close up
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Mess about with alloys sometimes
Mess about with alloys sometimes
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This is a pearl finish white crown, not that you can see it in this light.
This is a pearl finish white crown, not that you can see it in this light.
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Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 4:24 pm
by Nutgrass
Very nice 8) I can certainly appreciate the time & effort that has gone into these 8)

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 5:29 pm
by hazard
Bodged together my Ar$e!!! :roll: Bloody skite! :lol: :lol:

Everyone of them is a work of art, I've seen em in person!!

Hazard

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 5:37 pm
by Bent Stick
Very nice, I just find i can't resist that little window through the branches or under the log.

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 6:46 pm
by AndyD
I've seen a lot of these down at the range and the quality of them is amazing.
The photos don't do them justice.

What Andy didn't tell you is that he has a matching pair of shoes for use with this set:

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Who said you can't accessorise in archery, huh Andy ;)

Lucky I won't be there this Sunday.....

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 8:17 pm
by Gene-o
:surprised: They are the best looking arrows Ive ever seen mate. Please more photos if you can.

Geneo :wink:

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 1:32 pm
by rodlonq
That is awesome work Andy, very inspiring.

Cheers........ Rod

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 2:09 pm
by longbow steve
They look awesome Andy. Be good to catch up one of these days. Cheers Steve

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 4:13 pm
by Guy Layton
Andy,

As always mate..... Bloody unbelievable...???

Cheers Guy... :biggrin:

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 4:42 pm
by Gilly
They are some fancy arrows!
Love the pom ones. (another pom here!) :lol:

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 8:45 am
by rodlonq
AndyD wrote:I've seen a lot of these down at the range and the quality of them is amazing.
The photos don't do them justice.

What Andy didn't tell you is that he has a matching pair of shoes for use with this set:

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Who said you can't accessorise in archery, huh Andy ;)

Lucky I won't be there this Sunday.....
Someone's gotta say it....... "mmmm shaggadelic baby" :lol:

All you need to complete the ensemble is one of Tim Brooke-Taylors waistcoats mate :biggrin:
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Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 6:51 pm
by Nephew
Man, they are works of art, pure and simple. "Bodged together"? Mate, you'll get along better with folk if you're a little more humble about your achievements! :wink: :lol:

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 11:05 am
by longbowinfected
I have had the pleasure of buying some of Andy's arrows second hand and used them for years.....they go exceptionally well. One set I still have 10/12 left. I have shot about 300-400 arrows a week with them for a few years and have even spliced extra repair lengths of shafts and they still go great.

Kev

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 11:35 am
by KellyG
Them are so purty. Just wow is all I can say.

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 5:35 pm
by paulM
wish I had 1% of your bodged together talent. very nice looking arrows.

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 9:07 am
by AndyF
Gene-O asked for a few more pics. So here's a few more. Pretty much all I have pics of.
These are the bright, easy-to-find jobbies I use around the Challenge Course at Wisemans. Smashed a couple the other week. Hey ho.
These are the bright, easy-to-find jobbies I use around the Challenge Course at Wisemans. Smashed a couple the other week. Hey ho.
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A first 'proper' set for a chap at our club. I think he broke most of them within about five weeks. Lesson, start with cheapo arrows.
A first 'proper' set for a chap at our club. I think he broke most of them within about five weeks. Lesson, start with cheapo arrows.
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More tarted up Legacy shafts.
More tarted up Legacy shafts.
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Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:50 am
by Graham Eyre
That is a new meaning of the word Bodged, I would say Crafted at the very least. There are some really beautiful shafts there Andy.

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 12:03 pm
by longbowinfected
Saw your other "feathered" product on the Gruen Transfer the other night Andy......fancy such feathered art being knocked off by a bunch of derros.

Kev

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:34 pm
by Jeffro
holy crap Andy I hadnt looked at this till now they are amazing

You obviously have a lot of patience and really enjoy making them

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:08 pm
by Buranurra
... Ahhhhh, this thread makes me want to cry :lol: I had almost an identical plan in my mind as your God save the Queen to be Aussie flag, bugger as I ordered Red white and blue feathers specifically for this!!!

I will have to think around this so mine look different - erm apart from the reality that mine will obviously be a much lesser quality.

Great work Andy, very inspiring indeed.

Cheers

Jase

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:04 pm
by bigbob
Truly all works of art and something to be immensely proud of. I envy your skill and patience!

Re: Some arrows I've bodged together

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 5:50 pm
by Bent Stick
Now I feel like I have to lift my game and stop doing them last minute