[Loch-Ruadh] Arrow Making Class Update

[pamela bedwell]

You are welcome. As to when the class will actually be, that will depend on
when people interested can get supplies together whether is is a group
effort or an individual order.  This is why I ask for feedback, to
determine when to schedule the class.
Lady Vivian
Acting Archery Marshal
Shire of Loch Ruadh


On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 11:23 AM, Constance <dfweclecticone2 at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Yes, the kids and I are interested in the class and making a set. An
> entire set (which is what we need) is out of my price range until early
> March.  I am willing to go in on a purchase if there are others willing to
> do so until I can afford more, if your class is earlier than March.
>
> Thank you Vivian for taking the time to do the research and organize this!
>
> Constance
> ________________________________
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> Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 4:05 PM
> Subject: [Loch-Ruadh] Arrow Making Class Update
>
>
> I have had a couple of people contact me about what supplies they would
> need to provide for themselves to make arrows. What anyone would need to
> bring is shafts, knocks, points(usually 125 grain for adults, 100 grain for
> youth) in 11/32 diameter for adults and youth  for all supplies, and
> feathers X 3( 2 X  (1) color and (1) of another color). That being said, I
> have all the glues and there are some people who are getting some clear
> lacquer who might be willing to split the cost with others (if interested
> post on the list and they can contact you about cost sharing). I have done
> some checking on the 3Rivers Archery site, because there are not really any
> local supplies stores to speak of and here is a list of prices for
> supplies: Shafts are $36.75 a doz. or $92.50 for 100---Knocks are $2.50 doz
> or $13.75 for 100---Points are $4.99 doz or $30.99 for 100---4" Feathers
> are $8.05 doz X 3 or $52.75 for 100 X 3. So for 1 doz arrows you are
> looking at $68.39 + $11.99 shp = $80.38 and 100 arrows are $493.49 + $19.99
> shp = 513.48. The reason I included the price for 100 arrows is because
> some of you might find it more cost effective to pool your money and order
> in bulk, but keep in mind that all of you would have the same color
> feathers unless those were ordered in dozens instead of 100 packages, or
> some could pool their money and each make 1/2 doz arrows each if that helps
> with the cost. I look forward to some feed back on what everyone wants to
> do, and as always anyone is more that welcome to come and observe.
> Lady Vivian McKinnon
> Acting Archery Marshal
> Shire of Loch Ruadh
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