My first set of self footed shafts pics half way down on 1st page

[Mike Vines]

Thanks David, but I will take my camera with me.  I can do it with my camera, just not with an iPod yet.

For tools, I used a jig I made on a tablesaw then went over to my disc sander and did one side of the taper, then moved the jig to do the other side of the taper.  Then you need a band saw to slice your footing.  spring clamps to hold till the glue is set, then a hand plane to get to close diameter and sandpaper to finish the job.

Like I said, I promise I will do a how to picture tutorial on this next week.

[Jim now in Kentucky]

Those look great. Can't beat the appearance of a two-foot or four-foot footing in a contrasting color.

I used to repair my broken arrows with a two foot, until I developed Reparrows. The two foot is still  prettier, but Reparrows are a faster repair.

Again, beautiful footings you have there.

Jim

[Green]

Nice job Mike!  Look forward to the tutorial and pics of the finished shafts.