Sourcing bamboo shafts?
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Sourcing bamboo shafts?
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.
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.
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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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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
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
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Thanks mate - I appreciate it!
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Check this thread out; http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=14776
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try this site http://www.oulay.com/
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thanks guys for those links.
I am quite keen to give these a try one day - natures carbon!
I am quite keen to give these a try one day - natures carbon!
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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
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
"To my deep morticication my father once said to me, 'You care for nothing but shooting, dogs and rat catching, and you will be a disgrace to yourself and all your family.' "
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The attached document is well worth reading before you start making your bamboo arrows.
Daryl."And you must not stick for a groat or twelvepence more than another man would give, if it be a good bow.
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
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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.....
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.....