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Author Topic: Wood for kids arrows  (Read 148 times)

Offline LYONEL

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Wood for kids arrows
« on: May 17, 2012, 07:37:00 AM »
Which wood for kids arrows ? Sitka Spruce for weight or Douglas Fir for toughness?

Offline Hot Hap

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Re: Wood for kids arrows
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2012, 02:57:00 PM »
I think the SS would be lighter than the DF. Hap

Offline gringol

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Re: Wood for kids arrows
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2012, 05:54:00 PM »
Spruce is probably better for the kids.  You could try bamboo garden stakes from the Home Despot or Blowe's.  You'll have to cull a lot to find the right spine, but they'll be plenty light and dirt cheap.

Offline Davesea

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Re: Wood for kids arrows
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2012, 06:39:00 PM »
Sitka for its light weight.  I have some 5/16" in 20-25 spine.  I also have to Tonkin cane in 20-25 and 25-30 spine which are 27" long.  Cane is heavier.  Depends on bow weight and draw length.
Dave
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Re: Wood for kids arrows
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2012, 06:42:00 PM »
Sitka for its light weight.  I have some 5/16" in 20-25 spine.  I also have to Tonkin cane in 20-25 and 25-30 spine which are 27" long.  Cane is heavier.  Depends on bow weight and draw length.
Dave
"Anyone can make a bow, but it takes skill and experience to make an arrow"  ISHI

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