torched arrows?

[Russ Clagett]

Does this weaken the shaft at all, as long as you just barely scorch it?

[wooddamon1]

Not that I've seen, Russ.

[Jack Skinner]

No. Not perceivable to me and my shafts anyway. Also as I torch I also straighten when complete most of the time the heat helps shafts stay straight, better than just the thumb technique anyway.

[Captain*Kirk]

It's a very nice look, as was mentioned it sort of resembles the Easton camo look.
I may experiment with this.
One question; I primarily use cedar shafts. Does this technique primarily work better on hardwoods like ash or fir than softer woods like cedar, or is there no difference?

[Russ Clagett]

I'm assuming you scorch before you apply any kind of finish or stain...?

[Jack Skinner]

Captain I have used it with all types of shafts it actually works a little better on the softer woods like cedar and poplar than on say ash but works on both .

Russ I like to burn then stain if I going to and yes then finsih last.

[Captain*Kirk]

Originally posted by Jack Skinner: Captain I have used it with all types of shafts it actually works a little better on the softer woods like cedar and poplar than on say ash but works on both .

Excellent! I have a dozen cedars ready to build...think I will give it a try. I find the look very appealing.

[Russ Clagett]

Gonna try it....thanks!

This right here is what's awesome about this site....

[Jack Skinner]

Here are some ash arrows that I litely burned to bring out the grain a little. These when I turned them had a really rough finish (tear out). They will be perfect for the CTAS High Country shoot and the 3 arrow and Fred Bear ranges which if I remember correctly is really tough on arrows.