Thanks for taking time to detail your process! I use 1/2" tulip poplar boards from the orange Big Box home improvement place. Because tulip poplar trees tend to grow straight, it's relative easy to find straight-grained boards. Table saw used to rip into 3/8" squares. Then hand plane square to 8 sides. Then 16 sides. Then chuck in electric drill and, using piece of sandpaper, finish the rounding. Weight is in same ballpark as doug fir. And they are tough.
Most arrows found on mary rose, is made of poplar wood, its was kings ship so its not because it was cheaper to make, they probably knew what worked the best, now a days every one makes them out of ash, poplar makes great arrows I tried. Its light, hard to split or crack.
Thanks for taking time to detail your process!
I use 1/2" tulip poplar boards from the orange Big Box home improvement place. Because tulip poplar trees tend to grow straight, it's relative easy to find straight-grained boards. Table saw used to rip into 3/8" squares. Then hand plane square to 8 sides. Then 16 sides. Then chuck in electric drill and, using piece of sandpaper, finish the rounding. Weight is in same ballpark as doug fir. And they are tough.
Great video. Thanks.
Most arrows found on mary rose, is made of poplar wood, its was kings ship so its not because it was cheaper to make, they probably knew what worked the best, now a days every one makes them out of ash, poplar makes great arrows I tried. Its light, hard to split or crack.