"Primitive" Cane Arrow - Chapter Three

The final chapter on making a cane arrow, preparing the foreshaft attachment & fletching the arrow.

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[resistnine]

Why do you make the shaft in two parts? Why not cane all the way to the end?

[Paleoaleo]

This cane is kind of weak. It's different from the cane that grows back in the American south-east (which is more like bamboo). This stuff is kind of thin-walled. It makes good arrows, but you kind of need a hard-wood foreshaft. The scientific name for this stuff is Arundo donax. It was introduced to N. America from Europe.

[fly2000jtb]

What type feathers were used? I have turkey feathers that were spray (air brushed) to look like eagle feathers. The only thing is, they are right wing feathers and turn a bit to the right. Very hard to cut them straight for a fletch? Do you have any tips on how to use these, or would tail feathers be better since they don't turn either way and are straight? Cool set of videos watched them all, Joseph T (fly2000jtb)

[Paleoaleo]

These are turkey feathers. The wing feathers work best and last longer than tail feathers (which work ok but are not as strong and durable). The curve on the feathers help make the arrow spin in flight - making it more accurate.

[knappedout]

i couldnt tell if you used the base or fatter end as the tip or tail. great work very informative

[Paleoaleo]

I use the fat end of the cane for the front of the arrow. Better for aerodynamics!

[ZwickeyBoy]

Very nicely done, I'm impressed at the quality of the arrow.

[Mayes041]

A nicely made wooden arrow easily qualifies for a masterpiece.

[ahz123]

@you78mas Yes, when people have rocks, sticks, bones, and little else, people get innovative.

[ahz123]

@Mayes041 Well, the arrow is well done. But 1,000 years ago, a child could have done it.

[ahz123]

Very impressive.



[kCline87]

Beautiful!

[jabara83]

so you juswt stuck it in there? no glue or anything just friction?

[cplrey]

Tom: I very much enjoy the videos you have posted and have a couple of questions. First, do you ever glue the hardwood fore shaft into the cane? I have not found any historical references either way. Do you ever use a piece of hard wood, etc. for the nock?

Rey in Ohio

[you78mas]

wow i did not know that our mouths have additional functions than eating and talking lol

[fly2000jtb]

thanks for the answer, i have right wing feathers but they are all white, with a little black on the tips. now i know they will work. it is just me cutting them wrong. as usual hahahahh thanks again, Joseph t.