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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2009 10:50:56 GMT
Ok, what do you guys think of these? I really like the way they look. I've had good luck with 5160 as well. Even so, for $100 I would at least expect an ash shaft. Seeing pine used was a little surprising. Maybe Archerout can comment on how well they hold up and how well they handle being thrown at wooden targets. Top right hand side. traditionalarcherybows.com/My_Homepage_Files/Page1.html
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2009 11:13:18 GMT
pine handle, um no thanks, especially not for $100. I know alot about pine and unless it is heavily laminated with another wood it is not much good for anything other than shelves.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2009 15:00:36 GMT
Actually, "pine" varies quite a bit depending on species. For practical purposes most species of pine are comparable to hardwoods in things like strength under compression parallel to the grain, shear modulus, etc. (Which just makes sense if you trust that your outdoor deck made of pine isn't going to collapse under the weight of your barbeque party! If this weren't true a lot of people need to stock up on that homeowners insurance this summer!) But it depends on what your store is sourcing as what they sell as "pine."
Where most pines tend to be weak is in compression perpendicular to the grain--which in this case actually might be of some concern here, since the spear has a long, unsupported shaft.
I will say, however, that had this spear been reinforced its entire length with hemp and glue, or sinew and glue, this would be a very different matter; look at the construction of composite bows and you'll find how much added strength just a little alteration--the aforementioned lamination, in essence-- can give you.
(I also have learned not to eschew pine in sword and knife handles because, being short and supported by a tang, worries about pine's perpendicular strength usually become moot as well. Pine can be comfortable to carve, adds shock dampening in the hand, and if you go with an unwrapped handle can have quite a beautiful grain, especially w/ just a linseed oil coat.)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2009 18:58:56 GMT
For that price, I would like to see a socket on the point!!!!
......................SanMarc.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2009 17:39:01 GMT
Yes, these are some of the points I have considered as well.
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