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Author Topic: Cresting arrows  (Read 428 times)

Offline Stone Knife

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Cresting arrows
« on: May 31, 2007, 06:42:00 AM »
I'm attempting my first set of arrows, there for Joe. I made my own cresting machine out of a gear reduced motor  that turns 30rpm. Also i used hobby paint a latex enamel and artist brushes. I feel that they could have turned out better, there not real horrible but not good enough. I wanted thinner lines but even with the thinnest brushes i had they were thicker than i wanted them, i used light pressure but that made no difference. Any tips would be a great help. Thank you.
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Offline Hot Hap

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Re: Cresting arrows
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2007, 09:14:00 AM »
I would use something that spins a little faster-mabe 200-300 rpm's. Hap

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Re: Cresting arrows
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2007, 10:25:00 PM »
did you thin the paint well it will go on more evenly
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Offline Morebows

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Re: Cresting arrows
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2007, 03:44:00 PM »
I'd second that you need something that spins a bit faster.  Hard to make pinstripes and even lines when the shaft is taking 2 seconds to make one revolution.

Offline Stone Knife

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Re: Cresting arrows
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2007, 08:17:00 PM »
Yes i think i will have to breakdown and get a cresting machine or a faster motor. And i will try to thin the paint.
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The lazy do not roast any game,
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Offline Van/TX

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Re: Cresting arrows
« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2007, 09:52:00 PM »
to make thin lines you need faster rpm.  Good luck....Van
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