Sourcing bamboo shafts?

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Sourcing bamboo shafts?

#1 Post by bstan86 » Fri Nov 06, 2015 6:52 pm

I remember reading on here some time ago about the bamboo shafts that people were having some success with. I am wondering about a few things:


Where do you get them?

Are they cost effective?

Are they consistent/tough/spine well etc. etc.



Would love to hear from those who have tried them and and their results. :Bow

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#2 Post by bstan86 » Fri Nov 06, 2015 6:53 pm

As an aside - if one was to grow bamboo specifically for making arrow shafts what species would be the best choice?

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#3 Post by Outbackdad » Sat Nov 07, 2015 6:22 am

Hi

I have used bamboo for hunting and trad shoots and love them.
Price is good and they are tough.
Just had a look on ebay were I got mine and the seller has not got any listed, but if you email them I have found he will get back to you with what he can get.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/100-Bamboo-a ... 1255563486

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#4 Post by bstan86 » Sat Nov 07, 2015 6:45 am

Thanks mate - I appreciate it!

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#6 Post by stickshooter » Wed Nov 11, 2015 5:42 pm

try this site http://www.oulay.com/

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#7 Post by bstan86 » Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:16 am

thanks guys for those links.

I am quite keen to give these a try one day - natures carbon! :auto-dirtbike:

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#8 Post by perry » Fri Nov 13, 2015 6:16 am

Here's a nice tutorial Brian

http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/topic/ ... kTyWvkrLIV

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudosasa_japonica

Japanese Arrow Bamboo (Pseudosasa Japonica) can also be used to make Fishing Rods. I reckon you might have just enough Space to grow some :biggrin: Most frustratingly my Ar>?h"le neighbors who have keyed my Car, spreading lies about me and my Family reporting me for making noise with my Leatherwork or making weapons [ Bows,Arrows] have a stand of very nice Arrow Bamboo just a few metres from my front door

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#9 Post by greybeard » Fri Nov 13, 2015 3:10 pm

The attached document is well worth reading before you start making your bamboo arrows.
Building a Bamboo Arrow.doc
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#10 Post by bstan86 » Fri Nov 13, 2015 7:01 pm

Thanks daryl and perry!

Looks like I'll have more than enough info to get me going now.

I appreciate it guys - now......to just get around to doing it with all the other stuff I have on the boil..... :lol: :whistle:

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