Experiences with poplar arrow shafting

[Old York]

I just built up some woodies from Poplar and I am very impressed with their strength & over-all performance. Anybody else out there try this materiel? Anybody know who sell raw poplar shafts? Thanks

[Abram]

I reied and I liked it as well. Takes a stain well.

[wingnut]

I made some a few years back and was impressed.  Bought a few from Troy Breeding but he stopped making them.

Don't know where to send you now.

I've switched to Sitka Spruce, they are about the same weight and as tough as poplar.  Raptor Archery carries them.

Mike

[KILLER B]

I just buy poplar dowles from lowes.  I stand there with a postal scale and try to get 12 that weigh about the same.  Get some funny looks from people while taking every dowel out of the rack.  I get what i want and get a kick out of peoples reactions as well.  I love this stuff!!!

[SuperK]

I have had very good results from Twig Archery.  The poplar shafts (and ramin) I have gotten from him are great and his price can't be beat.  They're my favorite!

[BEN]

Twig archery here in Conesville, Ohio
John has been making these for a couple years and is impressed with them too.
Let me know if you need a phone #

ben

[broketooth]

some one did a build-a-long in tbm. with spruce 2x4 material in the november issue. im sure it could be done with poplar as well

[darb]

I too have ordered some from John at Twig Archery.  Super great guy, great price and they seem to be virtually indestuctable compared to POC.  I did have to sand a couple down as they were just a bit over 11/32, but no problem really.

[loyd]

there are a bunch on bay now. loyd