Actionwood/Dymondwood shafts..?

[MikeW]

Has anyone made shafts from one of these two woods?
Seems like they would make a really durable heavy shaft that would be near impervious to weather and stay straight. I've seen footings made with it but not a whole shaft.

[Red4arm]

Haven't seen any, but I have made risers with it. Man it would be heavy. Pretty too.

[Justin Falon]

talk to whispering winds arrows.  they are sponsors here.  made some for paul brunner I believe.  they ain't gonna be cheap, so don't lose em or break em.....

[2treks]

I have some shafts that Bill Bonzar made. He is from Alleghany wood shafts. They are actionwood and spined about 60-65 I think. They may be on the classifieds before long as I don;t think I will ever shoot them.

[MikeW]

Originally posted by Two Tracks:
I have some shafts that Bill Bonzar made. He is from Alleghany wood shafts. They are actionwood and spined about 60-65 I think. They may be on the classifieds before long as I don;t think I will ever shoot them.

Why is that? I need 75-80 spined shafts but I might be able to make those work with a lighter head. What do they weigh bare bones and what are they cut at BOP?

[2treks]

Why is?? it that I will never shoot them? I just do not make wood arrows any more. I get busy making bows and I know that for most of what I do an AD Trad lite will work. I have kept the shafts around for about 5-6 years thinking I might do em up or have somebody do em up for me, but, there they sit. I will go git some specs and get back to you. They are full length that is for sure.

CTT

[MikeW]

I will go git some specs and get back to you. They are full length that is for sure.

Thx. I'll probably buy them if I can make them work

[2treks]

Well, I didn't mean to use the Pow Wow as  classified so My appologies to the gang for that. But,
I will post the pics for the gang to see what actionwood shafts look like. I have never used them so I can't say much. They seem to be pretty straight and heavy. Just what a nice arrow needs to be. Yhe shaft just under the tag has been wetted with solvent to show color.
Mike, Let get to the PM's after this please.
Thank you All

CTT
 

[John Lipinski]

talk to tradout. I got some laminated birch shafting from them and it was a great decision. Havent broken any yet

[hvyhitter]

I would guess its pretty close to either the laminated birch or maple shafts availible now. Very heavy and strong and matched in wt and spine.........

[VTer]

Originally posted by Two Tracks:
 I will post the pics for the gang to see what actionwood shafts look like. I have never used them so I can't say much. They seem to be pretty straight and heavy. Just what a nice arrow needs to be.  

   

Two Tracks, I believe those are laminated birch shafts as opposed to Actionwood. I was buying the birch from allegheny for a few years. Very nice shaft with a nice weight to them.

[2treks]

The newer actionwood is Laminated birch, yes?
The shafts are indeed labled as such. The old stock actionwood was made of laminated maple.
Thats how I understand it anyhow. They do seem to be pretty straight and at 560gn/shaft they should sink deep once a big ole ACE express goes up front.Well thats what I would do if it was me.

CTT