Tell me about bamboo arrows....

[Wheels2]

    I see shsfts for sale.   
    But I am.under the impression that they vary in diameter, even if same spine.
    And can they be tapered for poundage ts and nocks like cedar or fir?

[Pat B]

Even though cane is said to be nature's carbon it is a natural material, thus inconsistent in size. You can match spine and weight and you can taper the point end to accept commercial glue on points and taper the rear for plastic nocks. A sander type taper tool works better than the pencil sharpener type but it will work in a pinch. When you change to cane shafting you also have to change your mindset from carbon/glass mentality to a more natural mentality. You will never get a cane arrow perfectly straight but as long as the point and nock line up and the arrow spins true it will fly well. I spin all my arrows with the point on my finger tip. If it is not lined up perfectly you can feel the wobble. Make a few simple adjustments to the point(usually) and it will fly true.

[Roy from Pa]

Little bit of work, but fun to do.

They fly extremely well...

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[Sam McMichael]

Bamboo is good stuff! 

[Dao]

have been using a set I bought from china. 


the TOUGHEST shaft I've used, hits rocks/concrete block, bounce back and ready to go again.


Asiatic bow technique+thumbring= spine tolerant


so I wasn't too concerned about uniformity of the spine though.

[hunting badger]

Man Roy, those are some awesome arrows!!

[Roy from Pa]

Thanks, Ken.

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