I made some arrows a long time ago as a kid/teenager. I’m now in my 30s and getting back into it. I very much appreciate this whole series, it has been very helpful, well done. Thank you!
It’s the best series by far on wooden arrow making and I appreciate the knowledge of products available but also that you encourage trying new things. I refer to this always just before I start a batch of arrows
Brilliant series Andy , still no bow at the moment but this subject on making arrows has been fascinating for a completely newbie like my self. Your explanation's are both clear and concise and a joy to watch and two videos this 👍. Thanks for sharing your information with us l eagerly await your next video in the series 👍👍👍
Andy, great series! I've some of it three times and am amazed at the labor that goes into making quality, esthetically pleasing arrows. Keep up the good work!
3riversarchery has the same brand of dippers. There is also a stand that is compatible with the dippers, and there is also an attachable wood piece that vise grips into a table which does the same thing as the stand but also saves space. Hope this helps.
If I understood you correctly, you crown dip and crest after you've sealed the arrow 3 times? Then for the last coat you use the crest lac for the crown dipped and crested portion, and Daly's Profin for the rest of the shaft?
Having trouble sealing over the cresting. I crested with Crest-Lac (cresting paint), allowed it to dry for 35 hours and dipped Minwax Polycrylic. The cresting dissolved. Did I not wait long enough for the cresting to dry, or is Minwax Polycyrlic the problem? Thanks for your help. Your series is great.
i have used boiled linseed oil and it lasts a while unsure of how long but I have used it with the wood arrows and it is clean and smooth much better than danish oil or desk varnish and it is very cheap and is very clear look and feels great
I haven't tried Daly's. What are your thoughts on water-bourne acrylic sealers. Pros and cons? I've been using them for a bit, but I might give Daly's a try.
Thanks Andy, how do you get around excess layer buildup on nock and point ends? My nocks arent fitting too flush because they built up. Did 4 layers same as you! Thanks
Hey Andy, just discovered your channel. Very well done! My question is why do my arrows blister? I'm using gasket lacquer. 3 coats steelwool between each coat. I'm guessing it has something to do with moisture. Seems to happen when its cold...below freezing. How do I remove the moisture content from the shafts? (POC) shafts. Thanks! Rob
Birchwood Casey tru oil, work into arrow by rubbing...then apply small amount of Armour All and work in by rubbing until dry (2 min wait) then add another layer....more layers the darker it gets.....if you want a high gloss finish spray with mineral oil after each coat and when done buff with 0000 steel wool....very pretty arrows!!!! Don't know if will give target burn-don't shoot 3-D targets....
What do you do with the sealant and paint that's still in the tubes? Do you leave it in there and screw on an airtight cap? Or do you pour it back into its original can then clean out the tube?
I’m about to make my first set of arrows and have been watching through your videos( some a couple of times) and they have been incredibly informative and helpful. Concerning sealers; I looked for Daly’s profin and noticed that the company has stopped producing, what do you use now instead? I was looking into using Ronseal water based varnish for dipping mine, but I’ve read a few things about using it over a water based Dye and potentially lifting the dye out. As I’m getting things slowly as I go along, I was also thinking of using water based acrylics for cresting. I’m not sure whether they’re all going to just strip each other off. I saw in one of your videos about using water or oil and it not being compatible with dye?( I can’t fully remember and I don’t think I fully understood).
Is it absolutely necessary to seal arrows? I am learning to fletch my first small batch of arrows and I don’t have all the supplies for sealing yet.. but I want to go ahead and make some to shoot. Any thoughts?
I was wondering this too. Did you ever find out if the finish affects the arrow spine by a significant amount? EDIT: If it does, you could add point weight. With wooden arrows that'll be more difficult because you'll probably need a point adapter instead of glue-on points.
Bill McLaughlin no not at all. I can’t say it’s like that for every finish, but for my system there is no spine change with 4 complete coats of finish.
Hi Tom, The book is written by Clay Hayes. I just helped with a chapter on arrows. I am out of stock at the moment but you can find it here. www.twistedstave.com/shop/traditional-bowyers-handbook-bow-building-book/ Thanks for watching.
Ok, I'll order it. Thanks. After staining my arrow or dipping the whole shaft in white True North dipping paint, can I then seal in Dailys Pro Fin to keep the shaft from sticking in my Saunders straw bale mat? I have always had trouble with full length dips in the past. Love you teaching videos👍
jack boyd search Dalys Pro Fin Here is some I found. I have to association with the seller. Daly's Profin Quick Set Oil Finish, Gloss, 1 Quart www.amazon.com/dp/B000SL45HU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_c8.FCb6F7VPAN
Yes :) Boiled linseed oil. Dip for a couple of minutes (or paint on with a brush or rag), let dry 5-10 minutes, wipe away excess. Leave to dry for 24+ hours. Imho hands down the best finish (creates a finish inside the wood, instead of only on the outside), but takes quite a long time to dry. Perfect for private use, completely unsuited for selling :) For something special (I found out by accident) : Don't wipe away the excess. Creates a thick, glossy and luxurious finish, but takes 10-12 months(!) to dry :) My most beautiful arrows - unfortunately, they were meant for a 16 pound newbie bow :)
Very informative, thank you from Oregon 💚
I made some arrows a long time ago as a kid/teenager. I’m now in my 30s and getting back into it. I very much appreciate this whole series, it has been very helpful, well done. Thank you!
It’s the best series by far on wooden arrow making and I appreciate the knowledge of products available but also that you encourage trying new things. I refer to this always just before I start a batch of arrows
Brilliant series Andy , still no bow at the moment but this subject on making arrows has been fascinating for a completely newbie like my self. Your explanation's are both clear and concise and a joy to watch and two videos this 👍. Thanks for sharing your information with us l eagerly await your next video in the series 👍👍👍
Andy, great series! I've some of it three times and am amazed at the labor that goes into making quality, esthetically pleasing arrows. Keep up the good work!
Excellent series - really enjoyed it and found it very useful
Really inspiring videos, all the way to Sweden.
Enjoyed the series you did a good job with the details.
Excellent Videos, I will be a customer in the near future
I wish would have found your channel sooner. Great content.
Andy, you have helped me a lot. Would you do a video on how to build a dipping station like yours?
3riversarchery has the same brand of dippers. There is also a stand that is compatible with the dippers, and there is also an attachable wood piece that vise grips into a table which does the same thing as the stand but also saves space. Hope this helps.
Great video!
I can't really get the Dallys where I live, what could I possibly use, even if it's not as good? Would Shellac work?
If I understood you correctly, you crown dip and crest after you've sealed the arrow 3 times? Then for the last coat you use the crest lac for the crown dipped and crested portion, and Daly's Profin for the rest of the shaft?
Shane McCarthy you are correct.
Any advice! Is the polyurethane finish good on acrylic colours?
Having trouble sealing over the cresting. I crested with Crest-Lac (cresting paint), allowed it to dry for 35 hours and dipped Minwax Polycrylic. The cresting dissolved. Did I not wait long enough for the cresting to dry, or is Minwax Polycyrlic the problem? Thanks for your help. Your series is great.
i have used boiled linseed oil and it lasts a while unsure of how long but I have used it with the wood arrows and it is clean and smooth much better than danish oil or desk varnish and it is very cheap and is very clear look and feels great
I haven't tried Daly's. What are your thoughts on water-bourne acrylic sealers. Pros and cons? I've been using them for a bit, but I might give Daly's a try.
Hi, this treatment can change the spine? How weigth make at arrow? thank you for your videos
Is the sealers process a MUST with wooden arrows? Or it doesn't matter too greatly?
Thanks Andy, how do you get around excess layer buildup on nock and point ends? My nocks arent fitting too flush because they built up. Did 4 layers same as you! Thanks
Hey Andy, just discovered your channel. Very well done! My question is why do my arrows blister? I'm using gasket lacquer. 3 coats steelwool between each coat. I'm guessing it has something to do with moisture. Seems to happen when its cold...below freezing. How do I remove the moisture content from the shafts? (POC) shafts. Thanks! Rob
Birchwood Casey tru oil, work into arrow by rubbing...then apply small amount of Armour All and work in by rubbing until dry (2 min wait) then add another layer....more layers the darker it gets.....if you want a high gloss finish spray with mineral oil after each coat and when done buff with 0000 steel wool....very pretty arrows!!!! Don't know if will give target burn-don't shoot 3-D targets....
Andy, why don’t you only use the crest lac clear coat throughout the whole process instead of using both (Daly’s and crest lac)?
What do you do with the sealant and paint that's still in the tubes? Do you leave it in there and screw on an airtight cap? Or do you pour it back into its original can then clean out the tube?
So when would you cap dip with white to get the really white look?
Really enjoying this series!
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I’m about to make my first set of arrows and have been watching through your videos( some a couple of times) and they have been incredibly informative and helpful. Concerning sealers; I looked for Daly’s profin and noticed that the company has stopped producing, what do you use now instead?
I was looking into using Ronseal water based varnish for dipping mine, but I’ve read a few things about using it over a water based Dye and potentially lifting the dye out.
As I’m getting things slowly as I go along, I was also thinking of using water based acrylics for cresting. I’m not sure whether they’re all going to just strip each other off. I saw in one of your videos about using water or oil and it not being compatible with dye?( I can’t fully remember and I don’t think I fully understood).
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Anyone have a link to the types of clips he uses for attaching the arrows to? I have been looking but haven't found the exact model.
look up "delicate clothing pins".
Is the Dailys the same like Teak oil?
Andy, love your videos and arrows! Can I use True North clear finish the same way as Dalys?
masbau yes you can .
What about using a long curing high viscosity epoxy
Is it absolutely necessary to seal arrows? I am learning to fletch my first small batch of arrows and I don’t have all the supplies for sealing yet.. but I want to go ahead and make some to shoot. Any thoughts?
If you do not seal your arrows they will absorb moisture. This will affect their weight, durability and possibly the stiffness.
Do you thin the Daly's Profin? If so, how much and with what?
I never did. You can use lacquer thinner but I used it so fast I never needed to thin it.
why not dip the whole arrow in the crest lac? is the profin just a superior product?
Yes. Profin is one of the best finishes for arrows that I have ever used.
Is it Dailey pro fin
Hi Andy do you ship internationally, or just within the US?
sean simpson I ship world wide. Email me for shipping estimates.
Profin Gloss or Satin?
How much does each coat of lacquer add to the spine of the arrow?
I was wondering this too. Did you ever find out if the finish affects the arrow spine by a significant amount?
EDIT: If it does, you could add point weight. With wooden arrows that'll be more difficult because you'll probably need a point adapter instead of glue-on points.
Do you find that after all the coats of sealers that it changes the spline weight?
Bill McLaughlin no not at all. I can’t say it’s like that for every finish, but for my system there is no spine change with 4 complete coats of finish.
what is the name of the tube sir and what is varnish
That is an Archery Past dip tube, this can be found on my website. I finish in this video is Daly's ProFin
I am from Indonesia Mr. Boeleh I asked for the address to purchase the tube, my master would like to make a work desk like having a master
@@fjtoyman1 I am from Indonesia Mr. Boeleh I asked for the address to purchase the tube, my master would like to make a work desk like having a master
Cool
I would like to purchase that book on arrow building from you. Twisted something. Talked too fast for me. Thanks, Tom
Hi Tom,
The book is written by Clay Hayes. I just helped with a chapter on arrows. I am out of stock at the moment but you can find it here. www.twistedstave.com/shop/traditional-bowyers-handbook-bow-building-book/
Thanks for watching.
Ok, I'll order it. Thanks. After staining my arrow or dipping the whole shaft in white True North dipping paint, can I then seal in Dailys Pro Fin to keep the shaft from sticking in my Saunders straw bale mat? I have always had trouble with full length dips in the past. Love you teaching videos👍
Please write the sealer product you use? Do you sell it?
Daniel Jones Daliys Pro Fin. I should be available through Amazon.
I have never been able to find daily's proven paint sealer unless I am spelling it wrong I have checked on amazon cant trace it
jack boyd Dayl’s Profin
looked on amazon prfin seeler was nothing there
jack boyd search Dalys Pro Fin
Here is some I found. I have to association with the seller.
Daly's Profin Quick Set Oil Finish, Gloss, 1 Quart www.amazon.com/dp/B000SL45HU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_c8.FCb6F7VPAN
and I can't get the drip tubes
Any one ever try using linseed oil?
Yes :) Boiled linseed oil. Dip for a couple of minutes (or paint on with a brush or rag), let dry 5-10 minutes, wipe away excess. Leave to dry for 24+ hours.
Imho hands down the best finish (creates a finish inside the wood, instead of only on the outside), but takes quite a long time to dry. Perfect for private use, completely unsuited for selling :)
For something special (I found out by accident) : Don't wipe away the excess. Creates a thick, glossy and luxurious finish, but takes 10-12 months(!) to dry :)
My most beautiful arrows - unfortunately, they were meant for a 16 pound newbie bow :)
Olive oil, just wipe down with paper towel on the shaft. It is a valid cheap choice.
Put paste wax on the shaft.
Rex Frost no. That would inhibit the clear sealer from adhering to the shafts.
That drip tray looks just like a chicken feeder with the top removed