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in reply to: shafts: tapered vs. parallel #50613

OK thanks

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in reply to: shafts: tapered vs. parallel #50568

Tombow wrote: Seems to me you’d use 5/16 as that would be the diameter of the nock end of the arrow.

But my tapering tool, would not allow the 5/16″ taper tool to fit over an 11/32″ shaft, at least I don’t think so.

If you used the 11/32 tool, would the 5/16 nock fit when the shaft is tapered?

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in reply to: Which carbons? #50561

OK am making SOME mental progress here, carbons are still a lot more than alum’s, so I have to think that part over, but will try to narrow the field a bit, to determine actual costs.

Steve

Which gold tips did you use? I see quite a few different models. I like the look of the traditional ones, and are the heavy inserts available for all sizes?

Scout

Yes it is very confusing to me.

Also, how does the EFOC affect the arrow trajectory? Does it change from a same weight arrow setup that is NOT EFOC?

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in reply to: Traditional Bowhunting Magazine #49587

I, for one, WOULD love it monthly, BUT, when I read other magazines that do come out monthly, it seems they fall into the trappings of being more concerned with what their advertisers want, than what is true to bowhunting, and more specifically Traditional Bowhunting.

I am not a traditional purist, but I have a deeper respect for this magazine than ANY other hunting publications out there. While I may not always agree with the opinions offered, I respect their right to have their opinion, just like I have the right to mine.

As long as you keep true to the sport and the game, keep on putting out those great stories AND OPINIONS 🙂 even if it is only once every other month.

Hat’s off to the Conrads for a job well done.

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in reply to: shafts: tapered vs. parallel #49553

Seeing that the nock taper is supposed to be cut BEFORE tapering, down to say, 5/16″ from a 11/64 shaft, would you use a 5/16 nock or 11/64?

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in reply to: Which carbons? #49545

Whats the difference in the 400’s vs the CE250’s, or are they the same shaft size, but different companies?

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in reply to: twisted limb check? #45949

With the bow strung, lay one tip on the floor, and with the string up riser hanging down, sight down the string to the other tip. Any twist in either limb will be obvious.

Sounds like it’s OK. Most bows are tough to twist a limb on. It can happen, but usually takes real abuse.

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in reply to: So I got a ghillie #45041

I use one and love it. mine I got at Wal Mart, of all places, cause it also is a mosquito net, which I use every time I hunt.

That is whether I hunt with rifle or bow.

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in reply to: How would we rate! #43827

I believe game laws would not be worth the paper they are printed on.

I for one, would not follow them.

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in reply to: How would we rate! #43562

I assume by ancestors, you mean native Americans, or native Europeans, depending on where ones ancestors came from. Mine are a mix of both continents.

That said, based on stories handed down through my family, the only ethics involved were of taking something that did not belong to you, in otherwords killed by another hunter.

Any edible species, any sex, any size, was fair game.

If it was for food, squirrels, deer, possoms, rabbits, were the common fare.

if for clothing, any large animal would work. There was no greater value placed on male vs female. A buck deer’s only advantage was the use of antlers for tooling, but food was food, and young deer were preferred over old.

Not what some will say, but my ancestors were concerend with survival first. Use of whatever tool gave them the greatest advantage, was the ONLY consideration. Firearms, when they bacame available, were used for only the larger animals, due to cost of using them.

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in reply to: Is there a general guidline as a STARTING point? #40872

You probably did say that but I didn’t continue the thought, but I see what you mean. I probably wasn’t understanding the concept fully, but now I have a better perspective on it.

It will take me a bit to actually start, since I am currently in Arkansas, (live in Ca) and on, my way to Huntsville, getting back home in about 2 weeks.

I will post when I actually start testing.

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in reply to: Is there a general guidline as a STARTING point? #40840

Thanks, never thought of the 2113’s as being heavy before. Not aware of any heavy inserts for that size shaft. I have a small sampling of the other sizes I mentioned, maybe enough to test with, not sure.

When I get back home I will have to play around with thd various sizes I spose.

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in reply to: brass insert for 2018s #39047

skinner biscuit wrote: I mic. the inserts 2016s are .266 and 2018s are .264.Anybody fill free to correct me thanks!

You could get a short piece of thread rod, that matches the arrow head thread (I forget what it is) and insert that into the insert for the 2106’s. Chuck the threadrod into a drill press chuck, and sand them lightly till they measure .264 or whatever it takes to fit the 2018’s.

Might take a few min each, is all. Measure very often!!!!

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in reply to: Ebay bow redo #50355

Well, after pricing smooth-on and the fact that I have way too many projects in the works, I decided to forgo the center bamboo, for now. Maybe when cash and time is more available (no not asking or even hinting for any free glue or money) I will revisit the idea.

For now I will concentrate my efforts of sanding and refinishing the bow. All the important work is done, and I will still post my pics as I get the bow finished.

I wanted this to be an inexpensive shooter, so that is what it will be.

Am nearly completed laying about 1100 used bricks for a walkway (told ya I was busy), and still need to get sand, a vibratory compactor and a brick/tile cutter to complete that job, then I might get some time on the bow.

Somewhere in there I have to pull my rototiller completely apart, AGAIN, and see what I missed. I broke a gear in it a month ago. Replaced the gear, and reassembled but it still foes not work. I missed something!

Talk to ya’all later

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in reply to: Ebay bow redo #45498

Ya know you’re probably right about the epoxy. I wondered about it from the beginning, but it seems to have held up on the tip overlays (for now anyway:wink:).

I used to use smooth on, but that was nearly 15 years since I did, and all I had is long since gone. If I can get it in small enough amounts I will do that, otherwise will look for something stronger.

Glad you mentioned it.

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