HOW TO MAKE AN ARROW, FITTING PILES for Longbow Arrows

This week we take a look at the discrepancy it the `fit` of Piles that can be found when using varying cutting tools and varying Piles from different manufacturers and a method of fitting the Piles in a more satisfactory way, check out the videos we produced showing the basics of using the 2 main types of available nock/pile cutter before watching this one.
DELUXE TAPER TOOL
• How to use the Deluxe ...
PLASTIC TAPER TOOL
• How to use a PLASTIC T...
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[@wishneusky]

I think I’m going to try using “spent” brass as piles. Right now I’m looking at 38 Special brass. It weighs about 60 grains, I can trim the arrow shaft to fit the inside diameter and with the primer taken out, I’ve got a center hole at the front to fit various points into/onto the end.

[@longbows]

How did it go?

[@wishneusky]

@@longbows haven’t made any yet, but I tried fitting one on a new shaft. It’ll work alright. I think some fast setting epoxy for bonding, and since 38 Special is a rimmed cartridge, I’ll grind off the rim.

[@wishneusky]

And.... another “great idea”..... I’m going to find a local turkey farm to see if they’ll sell off turkey feathers on the cheap.

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

Perhaps, as a hobby project, you would like to demonstrate how you would make a taper tool for whatever pile you may have. I have fit a few hand made bodkins which required that I cast a positive of the hole in the bodkin to make a tool to fit the pile.
All of this a huge waste of time for 3 arrows for a friend, but it is a hobby after all....
I would imagine a professional would simply get it close with a rasp, and then burn the taper onto the shaft for a final fit. Or?

[@ummehassan7]

Bro what type of wood is this? PLEASE TELL ME IT'S NAME

[@longbows]

We use quite a few different types, its been a while since I make the video, they are probably pine shafts.

[@ummehassan7]

@@longbows Thanx

[@-----REDACTED-----]

Sooo what glue to you recommend?

[@longbows]

We use a 2 part epoxy.

[@-----REDACTED-----]

Thank you very much for your swift reply!

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

I use screw on piles these days. No need for glue at all.

[@longbows]

I still use glue on the screw on piles.

[@Waterbassman]

Purely out of interest, do you have any opinions on parallel vs tapered piles?

[@picrust314]

Clean with meth? Methanol?

[@longbows]

Methylated spirit or White spirit

[@bruceruttan60]

Can't quite tell if he's mumbling or whispering.

[@longbows]

Just elderly

[@jas2819]

So rude.....😡😡

[@bapemo49]

Speak up !

[@longbows]

Subscribe and I will think about it.