How to Make a Simple Dowel Arrow with Duct Tape Fletching Part 1-3

[Paul]

I tried dowel and one just blew out on a 30 lb bow.
I then tried using 9mm anodized aluminum tubing from B&Q.
Keeping the flights on was a nightmare until I used (of all things) fiberglass resin.
Field Tips I brought and stuck them in the end with the same resin.
Broad heads needed me to turn a bolt down to fit the tube.

In the end, after making 6 arrows, it's cheaper to just buy a set of alloy arrows and a LARGE packet of spare flights.

I used an article on medieval bows and arrows to make hazel shafts but despite playing with live steam (and burning my self a treat) , it's a nightmare to straighten them.