sull85 36 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Cut a few branches today going to have a play around try make my own, should i dry them out? And how and where should i dry them out ? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Hi mate I've been doing the same lately, I just take the bark off and hang them in the boiler cupboard, cut them longer than you need as you will find that the ends will split when drying, also try dipping the ends in wax if you have any to prevent splitting, hope this helps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 What he said above↑ Microwave can speed up the process but the bark wont stay on (if thats what you want) ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sull85 36 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Yea this helps lads , i cut them longers as didnt know if they,d twist or warp.does the bark stay on if left in drying room then b.p.r and how long would you say in microvave? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atomlab 104 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Yea this helps lads , i cut them longers as didnt know if they,d twist or warp.does the bark stay on if left in drying room then b.p.r and how long would you say in microvave? Cheers 45 sec/1min or until it starts steaming then take it out and let it cool, then repeat until theres no steam comes off it. then i normally put it the boiler cupboard for a few days . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sull85 36 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Cheers atom lad, another question.. Whats the best tubed elestic or a decent one, been looking on the bay but theres that many strenghts and makes etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atomlab 104 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 1745 tubes are good but depends what ammo your using Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Will-i-am 33 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 HI there when I gut mine this year I leave them dry for next year I also tie the tops 2 keep the shape they don't split then. I have just made nice one,s out of roe horn;s black thorn/ hazel / holy light 6ml takes light shot and so on and work your way up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sull85 36 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Nice one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Like atomlab said... 45secs at first... id then cut it down to 15-20second bursts... i had one go on fire from too long in the mocrowave... Id still give it a day or two in the airing cupboard... or overnight/day on the radiator ontop of a tea-towel.... The tubed/elastic question is one that will never be answered... only personal opinion... Myself... 1745 tubes and double theraband gold are the best Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sull85 36 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Just ordered some 1745 tubes and some pouches b.p.r do you double these up or use them single. Only a beginner with catapults so advise is good, making one for the old man. Got a pinky poacher style with doulble theraband gold.just starting to get my eye in ✌ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Double looped or quad looped mate. Upto you ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,100 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Let them dry as slow as possible. My last forks were left a year or so, these were Oak and Hazel. I would say dry some as per previous posts and cut some extra to leave in a dry shed or spare room, for next year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigoy19706 276 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I microwave all mine just like what's been see above and bpr is right the bark wont stay on but I am not one for waiting a year so I put them in the oven on slow cook and give them about 45 mins and the bark stays on I have only done this ones but it work bang no like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sull85 36 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Thanks for all the advice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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