Arrow Building Kits?

[WhiteBeard121]

I'd like to start trying to build my own wood arrows, is there a "kit" containing everything needed to get started with this that someone could recommend?

thanks, Dan

[Tsalt]

I just finished researching this.  Rose City Archery has a starter kit for $144  http://www.rosecityarchery.com/RCA_Assembly_Kits.htm

I wanted to select different items so I ended up getting everything but the arrows from 3rivers for just over $100.
 Here was my list...
ID            Item Name   Shipped Qty
0138   11/32 Classic Nocks, DZ - WHITE   1
0138-10   11/32 Classic Nocks DZ BLACK   1
0138-7   11/32 Classic Nocks DZ RED   1
01L1   5" Shield LW Mini barred DZ - Traditional Barred   1
01L1-2   5" Shield LW Mini barred DZ - Red Barred   2
4080-1   Traditional Only Taper Tool 11/32   1
4081-1   Bohning Pro-Class Fletching Jig LW   1
5384   Bohning Feather Tape   1
5491   Hot Melt, 10" stick   1
F11-T   11/32 Glue On Field Point Test Kit   1
F141   Glue-On Points 11/32" 145gr (dz)

For arrows I choose Douglas fir from surewood shafts (surewood shafts.com).  This is my first go at wood arrows so I ordered the test kit.  They were really helpful on the phone helping me select the right test kit.  $39

So with taxes and shipping I'm into it about $160.  My wife's Christmas present to me!      

Good luck!

[Tsalt]

Dan,  this tutorial is really helpful too...
 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000119;p=1

[ChuckC]

Dont forget some glue, even with tape. Get those ends
Chuckc

[WhiteBeard121]

Thanks guys, the shopping list and the tutorial should get me going! Nice stuff in the tutorial, Mr. DeStefano.

Dan

[LC]

Just so your warned thats how I started years ago wanting to make my own arrows. That lead to strings, wild turkey fletching, taxidermy, TD recurves and knifes! It's addicting rolling your own stuff! You've been warned!

[Tsalt]

That's funny LC!  I just tanned my first deer hide and now I'm going to try as make a back quiver with it for my son... I'm afraid your warning is too late!    

[Steve Clandinin]

Yes Sir,Traditional Archery isn,t just a hobby its a lifestyle,going on close to 50 years,it all still exites me.Best of luck.

[WhiteBeard121]

Finished my first woodie last night, I may never go back to carbon. Thanks to all for the input, including Rob D's tutorial and video. The Surewood shafts were great.

corrected, Dan