Cane Arrows (by a Master Arrowsmith - Pics)

[Bowspirit]

Oh man, what that Art doesn't know about making primitive arrows...just ain't worth knowing...

[ber643]

Ya got that right!    "Yep, yep, yep, yep, yep!"

[foxbo]

Do you know if he only ties the fletchings on, or does he use just a tad bit of glue to hold them steady while rapping? They look really nice.

[ALW]

Those are some fantastic arrows Bernie.  I was talking with Art a while back and getting his advice on making cane arrows and he sent me a little sneak peak of the arrows he made up for you.  I knew you would really like them.  He gave me one of his art pieces at ATAR and it is beautiful.  Too nice for me to shoot!  Art really knows how to make some fantastic archery gear.  And he's helped me out a bunch learning about bow building.  He's top notch.

Aaron

[Yellowsnake]

Cool arrows.  Does Art have a website?

[eagle24]

Awesome arrows Bernie!  I like your storage idea also.

[ber643]

Not sure if he uses a little glue or if he just wraps at the front and/or back first. as some do. I don't think Art has a website. Perhaps he or Pat B will come along and say for sure. Yep he helps a lot of folks in that way. I haven't had a chance to really eyeball or try his bows yet - a pleasure I look forward to.


Here is a couple close ups of the Trade Points:

 

 

and here is a close up of the little symbol that Art puts on most everything he hand makes. Those who are blessed with something he made, have probably seen it. He calls it "Stalking Man" and it adds a nice touch of primitive (and art). The bowman is kneeling and there are three little birds above the buck - neat, huh??? His nephew even copied it onto the back of his uncle's favorite cap for him:


 

[Pat B]

Art made a set for me and my friend Kenneth that invited me out to Colorado to elk hunt last year. He makes arrows "for hunting, not display". His trade points are increadable also. He cuts each one out with a hack saw and has one of the most unique(and secure) ways of mounting a trade point that I have seen.   Pat

[Murph From The Bay]

Very nice arrows, I am jealous!!!

[BrianO]

Truly awesome.

[Art B]

Now that's one set of cane arrows I really enjoyed making up. Just a small measure of appreciation for all the hard work Bernie puts in for our kids at ATAR each year. Thank you Bernie!

Some cool arrow racks also!

And thanks to everybody else for their kind words.

ART B

[the Ferret]

Art, if you'd be interested, I'm sure people would love a step by step of your process of turning a cane stalk into a work of art hunting arrow and it would make a splendid addition to the how-to's here on Tradgang.

[Shakes.602]

Oh Yeah!!     Ferret has Nailed It Once More!! I Would Love to See a "How To" for these Awsome Arrows!!          

[Walt Francis]

Art,
Those are some awesome arrows and the trade points look deadly.
Also, I noticed a couple of those arrows would go great with Bernies cheerleading outfit.    

Walt Francis

[ber643]

Yer jist a reglar eagle-eye fashion horse, Walt    

Thanks for the fine arrows and the oh so kind comments, Art.

[Adam Keiper]

Man, those are sweet!  I really like those heads.  What kind of arrow weight do they finish out at?

[ber643]

Adam, the 11 field tipped ones are from 475 to 489. The 3 BH tipped and one other done like them but with a field tip, are heavier - from 566 to 588 (the field tipped one is 591 - the heaviest)

[snakewood3]

WOW !! Now that's superior craftsmanship. Gettem' bloody Bernie....

[ber643]

Gonna do my best, Chuck - was out doing some scouting and site picking with my Marine friend, John Nolan yesterday - with that very thing in mind - LOL.

[NEW GUY]

Cool stuff Bernie, thanks for posting pics of those.

That fishing hat you got hanging there is pretty sweet too, lol.