Author Topic: Arrow Footing (Read 139 times)

David McLendon · « **on:** February 24, 2012, 10:33:00 PM »

Has anyone every used gaboon ebony for a footing material? I found a yard sale prize recently in a box containing 38 pieces measuring 1/2" X 1/2" X 12". Thinking through some of the potential issues the first one that comes to mind is that this stuff is hard and will likely require turning on a lathe to shape it. I am thinking that a Sitka spruce shaft being light but tough would put a lot of weight up front with the ebony possibly yielding some decent FOC with the right broadhead and should be a pretty durable arrow not to mention wicked looking.

Fletcher · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2012, 11:03:00 PM »

That is a GREAT find, David. Should make a beautiful footing.

Mike Vines · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2012, 07:19:00 AM »

Nope, I haven't...YET, but from my understanding, I have a box headed my way with all kinds of exotics to start playing with. Once you foot them, get pics and #'s for us. We all would love to see.

JimB · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2012, 11:43:00 AM »

I don't know squat about footing but that seems like a heck of a find.Each one of those pieces should do 2 arrows?I have worked a piece of Gabon ebony once and it is hard like Rosewood or Cocobolo but I doubt if you would need a lathe.