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Author Topic: Question for arrowsmiths.  (Read 246 times)

Offline jrbows

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Question for arrowsmiths.
« on: January 02, 2010, 01:40:00 AM »
On average and not counting tip weight does any one know how much weight is added to a raw cedar shaft when it is painted(1 coat approx. 12 inches on nock end),crested,fletched,stained over the rest of the length of the arrow(full length shaft, stain will start where paint ends and run to tip)and sealed with 2 coats of polyurethane?A ball-park figure within 30 grains would be great if anyone has been that observant.I hope this isn't too confusing of a question.Thanks in advance to anyone who answers
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Re: Question for arrowsmiths.
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2010, 09:50:00 AM »
Several variables there but I normally figure around 40 grains for stain, nock, 3-5 inch feathers and clear poly finish.
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Re: Question for arrowsmiths.
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2010, 10:03:00 AM »
I agree with tater -- 40-50 grains.  Feathers are about 5 grains each, as is a plastic nock.  One dip full length of fletch lac is about 10 grains.  Stain would likely be the same or less. Add it up.

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Re: Question for arrowsmiths.
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2010, 11:47:00 AM »
75 gr. with 3 5" feathers and nock, two crown dips and  three shaft dips.
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Offline jrbows

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Re: Question for arrowsmiths.
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2010, 03:06:00 PM »
Thanks guys when I get an accurate number from what I'm going to do before and after I'll post it just wanted to know out of curiosity about where to start.
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