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Sourcing bamboo shafts?
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 6:52 pm
by bstan86
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.
Re: Sourcing bamboo shafts?
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 6:53 pm
by bstan86
As an aside - if one was to grow bamboo specifically for making arrow shafts what species would be the best choice?
Re: Sourcing bamboo shafts?
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 6:22 am
by Outbackdad
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
Eddie
Re: Sourcing bamboo shafts?
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 6:45 am
by bstan86
Thanks mate - I appreciate it!
Re: Sourcing bamboo shafts?
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 6:55 am
by indie
Re: Sourcing bamboo shafts?
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 5:42 pm
by stickshooter
Re: Sourcing bamboo shafts?
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:16 am
by bstan86
thanks guys for those links.
I am quite keen to give these a try one day - natures carbon!
Re: Sourcing bamboo shafts?
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 6:16 am
by perry
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
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
regards Perry
Re: Sourcing bamboo shafts?
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 3:10 pm
by greybeard
The attached document is well worth reading before you start making your bamboo arrows.
Daryl.
Re: Sourcing bamboo shafts?
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 7:01 pm
by bstan86
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.....