The only footing I have done is the simple double bevel. I have not tried to do the 4-way bevel. My footing practice has been more out of neccesity than for any other reason. I have used dogwood, ashe, hickory, walnut, and used port orford cedar from broken shafts to repair arrows that broke near the tip. It’s a good way to repair shafts and good practice for when I decide to use some fancy woods.
As a side note, use caution and a respirator when using exotic woods. Some of them have bad health risks if the dust is inhaled. Some indigenous woods can have harmful effects too. Theres too many to list here but it would be wise to google your wood type to see if it has any side effects.
