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Cresting arrows

Started by Stone Knife, May 31, 2007, 06:42:00 AM

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Stone Knife

I'm attempting my first set of arrows, there for Joe. I made my own cresting machine out of a gear reduced motor  that turns 30rpm. Also i used hobby paint a latex enamel and artist brushes. I feel that they could have turned out better, there not real horrible but not good enough. I wanted thinner lines but even with the thinnest brushes i had they were thicker than i wanted them, i used light pressure but that made no difference. Any tips would be a great help. Thank you.
Proverbs 12:27
The lazy do not roast any game,
but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.


John 14:6

Hot Hap

I would use something that spins a little faster-mabe 200-300 rpm's. Hap

robslifts

did you thin the paint well it will go on more evenly
St. Joe River Bows

Morebows

I'd second that you need something that spins a bit faster.  Hard to make pinstripes and even lines when the shaft is taking 2 seconds to make one revolution.

Stone Knife

Yes i think i will have to breakdown and get a cresting machine or a faster motor. And i will try to thin the paint.
Proverbs 12:27
The lazy do not roast any game,
but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.


John 14:6

Van/TX

to make thin lines you need faster rpm.  Good luck....Van
Retired USAF (1966 - 1989)
Retired DoD Civilian (1989 - 2009)
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