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caleb7mm
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guys who have used poplar for arrows?
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July 21, 2009, 01:45:00 PM »
How long did you soak the shafts in stain?
I have 6 of them cut to length and ends tapered soaking in a home made dip tube full of "1 step" stain. I am hoping that they will soak up and get heavier. If they don't work for me its okay, the wife can shoot them and im only out $5
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Re: guys who have used poplar for arrows?
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July 21, 2009, 03:00:00 PM »
I just brush on the stain until the wood doesnt absorb it anymore. I was never really trying to do it for weight though. I have been very happy with the poplar shafts and they are heavy enough for me. Don't know if that helps- Brad
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July 21, 2009, 04:38:00 PM »
Caleb, when you take them out most of the solvent weight they absorb will evaporate away. They might pick up a little weight, but probably not much after they dry. If you're trying to make them stiffer, it won't work.
I've done a lot of experimenting with poplar, and soaking in stain didn't have any benefit that I could tell over just dipping them or rubbing it on.
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thanks guys!
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