Been working these the last few days when I could.Both are made from Ramin dowels,heavy as hell and stiff as a board.But they're just for display.

These were the last 2 knapped heads I got from Linc a while back.The lighter one is Prarie Rattler I believe,the darker one is Canebrake.Artificial sinew ,self nocks,and a little torch work......














A while back in the classifieds I started a thread  
about needing some snakeskin scraps.I asked for scraps and a few guys went way above and beyond what I could have possibly asked for.Some sent me  whole skins!!! And more than one!!! The generosity here is sometimes overwelming!!

So slowly but surely I'll try to repay my gratitude,with an arrow.But I need to collect up some more arrow heads and turkey feathers first..

The light one is headed for "Linc",as another thank you for the knapped heads,and the other is headed to "Larry" for the 3 skins he sent me.....both are headed for Martville,NY !!!

Thanks Guys    

Nice Curt, simply nice work      

Wowee Curt, those are just gorgeous!  Some questions, Sir -

• What method didja use to cut the self nocks?
  
• Didja use any glue on the feathers, or just rely on the whip binding?
  
• What finish didja use?
  

Much obliged!

Them are just gorgeous!!!!

Very nice arrows Curt!!

Rob, The nocks were cut with a jig saw,then worked with a small file and sandpaper.Yes, I cheated with some glue.The finish is water base poly.

The last ones I made i wrapped the entire feather...



But thought it took away from the snakeskin....what do you guys think,better with the full wrapping or just the 2 ends????

QuoteOriginally posted by Guru:
....what do you guys think,better with the full wrapping or just the 2 ends????

Thanx Curt!  With those purty snake skins, I like just the ends of the feathers whipped.

full Curt.....very nice.............Mac~

wow  

Those are indeed special.

Great work  

Great looking arrows. Bue--.

I second the full wrap motion.
Top notch, Curt!
Killdeer  

Great work once again Curt!  I vote for the full wrap on the feathers.

David

Very nice Curt, works of art.

Awesome work Curt, I kinda like the full wrap too. Makes em kinda look traditional  

Teriffic job !!!

Curt, Chalk up another vote for the full wrap. Man I can't wait to see what the cottonmouth version is gonna look like. Love the canebreak!

Very nice Arra's indeed....      

Ya did really, really good, Curt.

full again, and by the way GREAT JOB!!