Robert iv only just seen your channel and i have to say your a breath of fresh air, a man after my own heart with regard to country life, we are not SUPPOSED to bowhunt in the uk which is a bummer but theres more than one way to skin a cat i do believe, i particularly like the stuff about ground hunting which is what id have to do😋just nice to see another human being with integrity and a feeling and appreciation for your surroundings , the last 3 years or so have been tough , new knees back ops and stuff and i lost my mojo but watchin and listening to your positive outlook on life has given it back to me thanks a bunch brother stay happy regards a grateful Dave
i a board and cut into 1/2 inch square shafts that are 30 inches long. Then put a 1/2 inch socket in a cordless drill and stick my veritas dowel cutter in a vise and run them through. Then hold sanding block in one hand while shaft is still in socket and run it through to sand it. i mainly wanted to mention that my tips no matter if broadhead or practice, they are glue on and I take a 5/16 inch tap and thread them so when you taper your shaft you can just screw them on. Never had one fall off in a 3d target or anything else. No need for glue. Keep up the great videos and lessons. Take care and God bless.
Also wanted to mention a fellow can make their own fetching pretty easily from wild turkey wing feathers with a couple blocks of 1 by wood screwed together evenly with wing nuts on the end of the screws, an exacto knife and a flat sanding block. I'll split the feather, trim the quill down some, cut it to length, then clamp it feather side down between the wood blocks and sand the quill flat anc to the thickness I want. While it's clamped I'll trim along the edge of the quill to get it parallel and I've got a fetching good as store bought ready to shape and glue on. Soaking your feathers in Ritz die will give you any color you want. It's an old trick a lot of folks know but some don't. Thought I'd pass it on.
Yes, that nock/point taper tool works great. I've had good experience with Gorilla's hot melt for attaching nock and point. IF you're interested in reducing cost of shaft, consider using tulip poplar shafts. They are as tough as DF and same weight . . . but gotta invest bit of work in them as they come from 1/2" thick boards purchased from big box stores. Tulip poplar tends to grow straight so it's easy to find boards with straight grain. Rip 'em into 3/8" squares. Then use hand plane to shape into 8-sided shafts. Then chuck 'em into drill and use sandpaper to make 8-sided into rounds. Can use the inserts that come with that nock/point taper tool as Go/NoGo gauge to sandpaper to desired diameter. You'll cut shaft cost in half. Yeah, it's bit of work.
Leave me one stuck up on a wma where I've been being keener..😉 I'll find it mebbe n put it thru a Dilla... Eyes healing n balance is following... Love ya brother .. He's using you in ways you can't imagine
I learnt this recently so I'm going to buy Obsidian volcanic glass is sharper than a surgical scalpel , some surgeons prefer obsidian scalpels over surgical steel scalpels. Broad heads sell for £1.50-£2.50 each depending on size.
great info, I wish I could still shoot my 70s made bear recurve bow. I still have 2 or 3 bear wood arrows with broad heads from that time . killed a good number of deer & hogs tell about 2000 when my shoulders gave out, miss old school bows
This is the kind of video I have been looking for! One thing you didn't talk about... do you look for arrow grain?.... to make sure the grain is really straight?
I live on the plains of the USA, South Dakota so I would use a dull matt gloss spray can or a similar high flex finish if I made my own wood wood arrows and use an orange or hot pink for the feathers. I however use some red aluminum shaft Chinese cheaper arrows with very thin foam fletching where the spine is very close to what I need for a longbow where the bow 45 pound hickory youth longbow from Great Plains Traditional Archery Company is almost center and a Velcro soft side is the other part pushing arrow from center of the bow.
I've had good luck with Duco glue for fleching and nocks. Had any luck with Ace broadheads? They look easy enough to sharpen and big enough to do some damage.
Sir, the first time I saw one of your videos, I wanted to ask what part of Georgia you are in. I am from Savannah. I live in Montana now and am just getting into traditional archery. I have been hunting with a compound bow for the last eight years now.
@robertcarte95 Yes, sir, there is some fine hog huntin' down that way. Pretty good ol' swamp bucks, too. I appreciate your arrow video. Good luck this year.
Like you, Bro. Your a believer in Jesus.get your hands up and thank HIM. HE lets me see the good and bad in people's hearts. Keep talking to HIM get the perfection
Lot of things matter such as draw length,arrow length and point weight. If you are 27-28 draw and 29-30" arrow. Maybe 125 grain point. My guess would be 30-35 spine. Also depends on center cut of your bow.
Awesome info, thank you!
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Robert iv only just seen your channel and i have to say your a breath of fresh air, a man after my own heart with regard to country life, we are not SUPPOSED to bowhunt in the uk which is a bummer but theres more than one way to skin a cat i do believe, i particularly like the stuff about ground hunting which is what id have to do😋just nice to see another human being with integrity and a feeling and appreciation for your surroundings , the last 3 years or so have been tough , new knees back ops and stuff and i lost my mojo but watchin and listening to your positive outlook on life has given it back to me thanks a bunch brother stay happy regards a grateful Dave
Thanks!! Keep looking up!!
Mr. Robert again you present a concise no nonsense approach. Thank you!!!
Great job
i a board and cut into 1/2 inch square shafts that are 30 inches long. Then put a 1/2 inch socket in a cordless drill and stick my veritas dowel cutter in a vise and run them through. Then hold sanding block in one hand while shaft is still in socket and run it through to sand it. i mainly wanted to mention that my tips no matter if broadhead or practice, they are glue on and I take a 5/16 inch tap and thread them so when you taper your shaft you can just screw them on. Never had one fall off in a 3d target or anything else. No need for glue. Keep up the great videos and lessons. Take care and God bless.
Excellent video! Been 20 years since I shoot wood arrows. But I dont believe there is a quieter arrow than a wood arrow.
I love this channel thanks for the content.
Good information RC..
Thank you for the information. Much needed. God bless you.
I’m all about affordability!
Thanks RC
Also wanted to mention a fellow can make their own fetching pretty easily from wild turkey wing feathers with a couple blocks of 1 by wood screwed together evenly with wing nuts on the end of the screws, an exacto knife and a flat sanding block. I'll split the feather, trim the quill down some, cut it to length, then clamp it feather side down between the wood blocks and sand the quill flat anc to the thickness I want. While it's clamped I'll trim along the edge of the quill to get it parallel and I've got a fetching good as store bought ready to shape and glue on. Soaking your feathers in Ritz die will give you any color you want. It's an old trick a lot of folks know but some don't. Thought I'd pass it on.
Great video on budget wood arrows! I will try my hand in building some soon . Thank you sir!
Cool video. Doug fir arrows stay straight for years.
Good video Robert. Thank you. Stay blessed.
Yes, that nock/point taper tool works great. I've had good experience with Gorilla's hot melt for attaching nock and point. IF you're interested in reducing cost of shaft, consider using tulip poplar shafts. They are as tough as DF and same weight . . . but gotta invest bit of work in them as they come from 1/2" thick boards purchased from big box stores. Tulip poplar tends to grow straight so it's easy to find boards with straight grain. Rip 'em into 3/8" squares. Then use hand plane to shape into 8-sided shafts. Then chuck 'em into drill and use sandpaper to make 8-sided into rounds. Can use the inserts that come with that nock/point taper tool as Go/NoGo gauge to sandpaper to desired diameter. You'll cut shaft cost in half. Yeah, it's bit of work.
i have not used Doug fir but ash is really tough. Ash is used to make baseball bats.
Exactly how I build my arrows. Surewood shafts are the best by far. Excellent video.
educational and informative, thanks Mr. Carter
Thanks for sharing. Lotta info.JIK
Leave me one stuck up on a wma where I've been being keener..😉
I'll find it mebbe n put it thru a Dilla...
Eyes healing n balance is following...
Love ya brother ..
He's using you in ways you can't imagine
I learnt this recently so I'm going to buy Obsidian volcanic glass is sharper than a surgical scalpel , some surgeons prefer obsidian scalpels over surgical steel scalpels. Broad heads sell for £1.50-£2.50 each depending on size.
I killed a hog once with a primitive bow and obsidian point I knapped.
Great video Mr. Robert. Excellent information and very informative. I appreciate your passion for the sport of traditional archery.
Always great videos. Appreciate this one!
great info, I wish I could still shoot my 70s made bear recurve bow. I still have 2 or 3 bear wood arrows with broad heads from that time . killed a good number of deer & hogs tell about 2000 when my shoulders gave out, miss old school bows
Thanks for the video sir, that’s helpful.
Thanks for the video I ordered some shafts from Surewood shafts
Thank you for this video!
This is the kind of video I have been looking for! One thing you didn't talk about... do you look for arrow grain?.... to make sure the grain is really straight?
The reason I buy from Sherwood shafts is because of the quality I get. Never had 1 bad shaft from dozens bought.
Great value
I live on the plains of the USA, South Dakota so I would use a dull matt gloss spray can or a similar high flex finish if I made my own wood wood arrows and use an orange or hot pink for the feathers. I however use some red aluminum shaft Chinese cheaper arrows with very thin foam fletching where the spine is very close to what I need for a longbow where the bow 45 pound hickory youth longbow from Great Plains Traditional Archery Company is almost center and a Velcro soft side is the other part pushing arrow from center of the bow.
Douglas fir is good straight grain too.
Good information 👍 😊
You must have the patience of Job to that. RC
I've had good luck with Duco glue for fleching and nocks. Had any luck with Ace broadheads? They look easy enough to sharpen and big enough to do some damage.
Have you ever tried reed arrows?
Mr Robert how do align the nock? Do you place it across the grain so the spine is consistent?
I do.
@robertcarte95 thank you Sir
What type of glue do you use that works well with the lacquer
I use gorilla glue
Which taper tool is that? Do the blades last any time cutting fir? The pencil sharpener ones sure don't.
I bought it from 3 rivers. I've cut about 4 dozen fir shafts and still sharp. The blades are replaceable .
Sir, the first time I saw one of your videos, I wanted to ask what part of Georgia you are in. I am from Savannah. I live in Montana now and am just getting into traditional archery. I have been hunting with a compound bow for the last eight years now.
I live near Baxley Ga. About 75 miles from Savannah.
@robertcarte95 Yes, sir, there is some fine hog huntin' down that way. Pretty good ol' swamp bucks, too. I appreciate your arrow video. Good luck this year.
So do you spray lacquer on your feathers?
No Sir
Does it matter if you lacquer the tapered point or not? Does glue stick the same? I'm making some ash arrows as we speak. Thanks for the tips!
I don't spray the taper.
Like you, Bro. Your a believer in Jesus.get your hands up and thank HIM. HE lets me see the good and bad in people's hearts. Keep talking to HIM get the perfection
Mate I shoot a 25lb recurve, what size wooden shafts should I get
Lot of things matter such as draw length,arrow length and point weight. If you are 27-28 draw and 29-30" arrow. Maybe 125 grain point. My guess would be 30-35 spine. Also depends on center cut of your bow.
Hope fully you'll get a hog