ROBB and Aluminum arrow shaft question

[J. Holden]

Those that have built a red oak board bow, I'm wondering what shaft size you would reccomend.  I shoot 50#@28" and my draw length is 28".  I'm looking for an arrow around 29"-29.5" in length.  Thanks for the thoughts.

-Jeremy  

[soopernate]

Its going to depend greatly on how wide your handle is and how close to center your shelf or arrow rest is.  There are a ton of variables that you have to take into consideraion.  I bet if you started with something in a .500 spine shaft and a variety of tip weights (another variable) you could get a decent set of arrows tuned up in short order.

[Sal]

More important than diameter is spine.  Look for properly spined arrows, don't worry about the diameter.  Most wood arrows come in 11/32" or 23/64".

[Sal]

OK, I feel like a doofus.  

Since you specifically asked about aluminum arrows, please disregard my post.

[soopernate]

I was actually referring to spine when I mentioned .500. I cannot remember for sure but I think that would be a 2016.  Would probably get you in the ballpark.

[J. Holden]

Thanks for the advice fellas!

-Jeremy