Building Wood ARROWS - Start to Finish

If you find your way into traditional archery or bowhunting, you'll likely get the bug to build some wood arrows at some point. I usually build a dozen wood arrows every year in preparation for the bow hunting season. I start with Doug Fir shafts and use turkey feathers for fletchings.

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[darrendixon]

Clay you had me thinking I was losing my mind for a second. I wasn't paying close attention and didn't see the bottoms of the paint containers being so long when you dipped the arrows in them. I thought you were dipping 28inch arrows in like 4-5 inches. 🤣

[DRNKonTIDE]

This video was AWESOME! I'd love to see you do another where you make arrows in the woods, kind of like your video!

[gudgo]

Thanks, Clay. Now I know why I will always buy my arrows pre-made, but I enjoyed the process you went through and I learned a lot. It makes you worry more when flinging an arrow out there willy- nilly.

[guitfidle]

Wow, I haven't made arrows in like 35 years (old Eagle Scout over here). I used a paper template to lay out the lines for the feathers, glued by hand, and a pencil sharpener to taper the ends of the shaft for the nock and the tip. Quite the fancy setup you got there 😊😊

[MitchDunn-vh]

I've been shooting for years, but recently decided to start building my own stuff. This is more than just awesome! I look forward to getting gear from 3 Rivers.

[ColeHally]

Such an intriguing process that I am comparing to how I fletch graphite arrows for my compound. I won't lie, you've got me thinking real hard about switching gears and focusing on traditional archery.

[davemiller]

I haven't made an arrow in a long, long time . . . but I can still smell the feathers burning. Great video!

[waynepatton]

Clay, I gave up on traditional archery. Sold my long bow, most of my gear and just watched this and I’m going back to it. Just have to find a method that works for me and that I can hunt with confidence! Great video as usual.

[stephenjohnson]

Another great video filled with great information. Thanks again Clay!

[offthearrowshelf]

Thanks for recording this, hope you don't mind but I've shared this on my Facebook page as I know lots of wooden arrow archers across the pond in the UK who will be interested.

[Swamp-Fox]

Arrow building is another skill I need to learn. Great video!

[calebchristian]

Once you get done making arrows and you look at them all it’s so satisfying. Good luck this season

[dukeitsk]

Lol you are a patient man for sure. Excellent job on the arrows!!

[wildbores]

I've been waiting for this video for so long!!!

[passingthetorch]

Ol Clay is a True all around Badass! Wouldn't want to go toe to toe with him in a game of cowboys and Indians. Jokes aside. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. And congrats on being the last man standing in Alone.

[mikebalos]

I enjoyed the video Clay. I enjoy making my own arrows as well. I have a single Blitzenburger so I use the double sided fletching tape which allows me to immediately dial to the next feather.

[jackgriffith]

Archers!
Pay attention as arrow building is a good idea to add to your archery skill set. If for some reason you can’t purchase arrows this could be an excellent option!🏹🦌🏹🦌🏹🦌😎

[MWoodslore]

Nice set of shafts. I always save the trimmed ends of the Arrows to make Toggles for my QUIK Deployment Ridge Lines.
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[tophattommy]

I guess you do make your own arrows!! I'm trying to find "From scratch" bow making and arrow making tutorials.

[Music_Musica-Sounds_Sonidos]

Thank You.
Thank You for the ideas. Much appreciated. Best To You.
🏞️🏞️🏹🎯