Frequently Asked Questions...
bow and arrows materials?
I have plenty oak, maple, cedar, and pine trees in my backyard, which kind would be best to make a bow and some arrows?
Answer:
Unfortunately, I don't think any of the four woods you mentioned have ever been selected as great choices for making a bow. If I actually had to select ONLY from those offered, I would probably opt for the maple. The first wooden bow I ever made was hand carved from oak. I spent days coaxing it from a piece of timber into a finely shaped wooden long bow. It was so strong that I had to put it in a vice to string it. And when I attempted to take my first shot with it, it snapped in two. As for arrows, MAJOR manufacturers of wooden arrows do so using cedar, but ONLY the straightest grain cedar they can find...usually Port Orford Cedar from the west coast. Good luck!
 6 PO CEDAR TRADITIONAL WOOD ARROWS 40/45, 45/50, 50/55 YOU PICK SPINE US $43.00 
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 Martin Deluxe Cedar ARROWS (12ct.) 23/64"- 55/60 - New US $101.99
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 Martin Deluxe Cedar ARROWS (12ct.) 23/64"- 60/65 - New US $101.99
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 12 ACME PREMIUM PORT ORFORD CEDAR ARROW SHAFTS TRADITIONAL WOOD LONG BOW HUNTING US $20.50
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 12 New Martin 26" Cedar Wood Target Arrows US $29.99
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 12 New Martin 24" Cedar Wood Target Arrows US $29.99
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 12 NEW VINTAGE WOOD ARROWS CEDAR, used LEATHER QUIVER for recurve bow US $51.00
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 6 PO CEDAR TRADITIONAL BUFFALO HORN SELF NOCK BARRED ARROWS 50/55 US $59.90
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 12 Traditional P.O. Cedar Wood Arrows 58 lb spine 370 gr US $120.00
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 TRADITIONAL P.O. CEDAR ARROW SHAFTS FOR RECURVE OR LONG BOW 55-60# SPINE US $42.00
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 One Customized Primitive Cedar Wood Hunting Arrow US $15.00
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 One Customized Renaissance/Medieval/Horsebow Cedar Wood Arrow US $15.00
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 35/ 40 Spine Cedar Wood Arrows US $20.00
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 40/45 Spine Cedar Wood Arrows US $30.00
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 TRADITIONAL ARCHERY,CEDAR ARROWS,FLETCHED WOOD ARROWS US $52.99
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 12 TRADITIONAL CEDAR WOOD ARROWS RECURVE OR LONG BOW YOU CHOOSE SPINE (30 -70) US $92.95
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 6 TRADITIONAL CEDAR WOOD ARROWS RECURVE OR LONG BOW (YOU CHOOSE SPINE 30-70) US $51.95
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 6 CEDAR WOOD TRADITIONAL11/32 ARCHERY ARROWS 35/40 US $24.90
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 48 Cedar Wood Traditional Arrows MERCURY INDEX SPEED Nocks 11/32 YELLOW US $6.49
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 11 Vintage Ivan's Archery Recurve Bow Wood Cedar 28" Target Arrows Org Box hunt US $21.50
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 12 Cedar Wood Traditional Arrows point 125 gr. 11/32 US $4.40
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 9 CEDAR WOOD ARROWS US $40.00
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 9 TAPERED CEDAR WOOD ARROWS US $50.00
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 1/2 Doz. NEW BEAR VINTAGE CEDAR ARROWS 50-55# RECURVE, LONGBOW, RARE FIND US $35.00
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 Absolutely gorgeous PO Cedar Barrel Tapered Hunting Arrows US $20.50
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 Absolutely gorgeous PO Cedar wood Hunting Arrows set of 14 US $37.76
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 10 Absolutely gorgeous custom PO Cedar wood hunting arrows + broadheads US $20.50
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 9 Absolutely gorgeous custom PO Cedar wood hunting arrows US $26.00
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 Cedar wood hunting traditional feather arrows (6) US $16.53
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 Cedar wood hunting traditional feather arrows (11) broadheads 30-35# US $25.00
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 Cedar wood hunting traditional feather arrows (30) broadheads (13) US $32.99
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 Cedar Arrows for Youth and Other Light Draw Weight Bows Great Gift Idea US $21.45
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 Cedar Arrows Youth and Other Light Draw Weight Bows Great Gift Idea US $21.45
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 Cedar Arrows for Youth and Other Light Weight Bows Great Gift Idea US $21.45
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 Cedar Arrows For Youth and Other Light Draw Weight Bows Great Gift Idea US $21.45
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 CEDAR ARROWS REAL TURKEY FLETCHING ORIGINAL BEAR BROADHEADS US $19.99
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 Traditional Port Orford Cedar Arrows Custom 1 dozen US $79.99
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 CEDAR ARROWS TURKEY FEATHER FLETCHING BEAR BROADHEADS 27" US $14.99
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 3 CEDAR ARROWS 27" TURKEY FLETCHING FIELD TIPS US $14.99
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 6 Cedar Wood Traditional Arrows BODKIN POINT 125 GR. 5/16 US $11.50
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 Cedar Arrows 40-45# spine weight lacquered, dipped, crested, fletched 1/2 dz US $45.00
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 Cedar Arrows 45-50# spine weight lacquered, dipped, crested, fletched 1/2 dz US $45.00
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 Cedar Arrows 50-55# spine weight lacquered, dipped, crested, fletched 1/2 dz US $45.00
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 12 Vintage Ivan's Archery Recurve Bow Cedar 28" Hunter Arrows, Box, Hills Hornet US $35.99
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 Lot-15 Vintage Cedar/Fiberglass Shaft Arrows WITH Broadheads Micro Flite Bear NR US $2.25
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 10 VINTAGE CEDAR ARCHERY ARROWS BEAR RAZORHEADS ZWICKEY DELTA BROADHEADS US $22.00
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 ( ( 7 ) Vintage Fred Bear Archery Cedar Hunting Arrows with Broadhead No. 1664 US $9.99
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 VINTAGE Ben Pearson Port Orford Cedar Arrow lot with 6 arrows 28" in length US $59.99
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 11 Vintage Cedar Arrows 50-55# For Recurve, traditional, longbow Bear Martin PSE US $40.00
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 48 Cedar Wood Traditional Arrows MERCURY INDEX SPEED Nocks /11/32 RED ( eb1) US $6.49
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 6 CEDAR PO TRADITIONAL WOOD ARROWS 50/55, 45/50, 40/45 YOU PICK THE SPINE US $42.00
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 5 CEDAR TRADITIONAL LAQUER ARROW DIPPER GASKETS US $15.90
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 12 Traditional P.O. Cedar Wood Arrows 41 lb. spine 365 gr. US $120.00
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 Vintage Ben Pearson Port Orford Cedar Wood Arrows Lot/11 OG Box Paper Blu Red Gd US $79.00
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 10 RECURVE STRAIGHT BOW CEDAR SHAFT BEAR BROADHEAD ARROWS W/ QUIVER US $13.85
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 (12) Port Orford Cedar Wood Arrows 70-75# TRAD M&S US $92.50
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 4 New Cedar Wood Traditional long bow archery Arrows FLU-FLU 50/55 US $29.90
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 Vintage lot of 12 Cedar Arrows. *Bear* wood. Original box included! *RARE* 29" US $49.99
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 12 Cedar Wood Traditional Arrows TRUEFLIGHT FEATHERS 5" RED 1201 US $5.10
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 12 Cedar Wood Traditional Arrows TRUEFLIGHT FEATHERS YELLOW 1202 US $5.10
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 12 Cedar Wood Traditional Arrows TRUEFLIGHT FEATHERS BLUE 1203 US $5.10
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 12 Cedar Wood Traditional Arrows TRUEFLIGHT FEATHERS WHITE 5" 1204 US $5.10
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 12 Cedar Wood Traditional Arrows TRUEFLIGHT FEATHERS GREEN 1205 US $5.10
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 12 Cedar Wood Traditional Arrows TRUEFLIGHT FEATHERS PINK 1206 US $5.10
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 12 Cedar Wood Traditional Arrows TRUEFLIGHT FEATHERS PURPLE 1207 US $5.10
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 12 Cedar Wood Traditional Arrows TRUEFLIGHT FEATHERS ORANGE 1208 US $5.10
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 12 Cedar Wood Traditional Arrows TRUEFLIGHT FEATHERS ORANGE BARRED 5" B1209 US $10.20
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 12 Cedar Wood Traditional Arrows TRUEFLIGHT FEATHERS RED BARRED 1210 US $10.20
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 12 Cedar Wood Traditional Arrows TRUEFLIGHT FEATHERS BLUE BARRED 5"B1211 US $10.20
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 One Dozen 30" Deluxe Cedar Target Archery Arrows NEW! US $96.58
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 CSI 30" Archery Arrows 1 Dozen Cedar Arrows NEW! US $111.53
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 Traditional Cedar Arrows US $40.00
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 Gold Tip Traditional Cedar look Arrows 35/55 with Wraps US $109.99
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 One Dozen Custom Made Cedar Arrows For Longbow And Recurve US $25.00
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 12 FULL LENGTH FEATHERS FOR CEDAR TRADITIONAL ARROWS LW US $6.99
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 6 PO CEDAR TRADITIONAL HARD WOOD SELF NOCK NATURAL BARRED ARROWS 50/55 US $59.00
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How To Choose the Right Kind of Storage Shed
Storage seems to be a premium in any home, and that applies to outdoors as well as in. If you're searching for someplace to store anything from lawn clippers to a lawn tractor, a handy outdoor storage shed may be just what you need.
VINYL STORAGE SHEDS
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METAL SHEDS
One of the most common solutions for backyard storage is the metal shed, available in kit form. There are a wide variety of sizes and styles to choose from, as well as many different colors, roof designs, door configurations, and price ranges. By far,Arrow is the leader in the manufacturing and distribution of steel sheds and is the "low cost storage solution".
You'll find metal shed kits in sizes ranging from as small as around 5 feet by 4 feet to 14 feet by 31 feet or even larger. Smaller sheds may have only a single door, and the headroom will be limited. With the larger kits, you get double doors and enough clear height inside to stand and move around comfortably.
Metal sheds are sold in kit form, and while they're relatively easy to assemble, they do require a few basic hand tools and fairly large amount of patience – the typical kit has a plastic bag full of screws and nuts that seem sufficient to assemble a small battleship. This is one time where it really pays to lay out and check all of the parts, and follow the instructions carefully to ensure a trouble free assembly.
Ensure the ground is level and building is squared for the easiest assembly. For best results, mount the shed on a floor of concrete or pressure-treated lumber, or use one of the metal foundation kits that are sold as an option with many kits. Mounting the shed to a solid surface is especially important in high wind areas, where the lightweight enclosures might otherwise have a tendency to depart your yard at an inopportune moment. Anchoring kits and floor frame kits are available
WOODEN SHEDS
For a step up in both quality and durability, you might want to consider investing in a wooden shed. Wooden sheds typically come complete with a raised wooden floor, seven feet or more of interior headroom, sturdier doors and roofs covered with residential-type composition shingles – some even have windows and skylights.
Wood sheds are available in barn, ranch, lean to and loft styles, and with everything from inexpensive wafer board panels for siding up to clear cedar lap siding. They are also available pre-painted, or you can get one that's either unpainted or pre-primed so that you can paint it to match your home. Because of their weight, heavy duty wood sheds are usually built and sold locally. They also are usually delivered to your site at no charge. Many options are available including windows, double doors, skylights, metal roofing, roll-up doors and special siding.
Depending on the size and installation method of the shed, a building permit may be required, so be sure and check with your local building department before purchasing a shed. Also, check with your homeowner's association to make sure there are no restrictions on installing a shed in your neighborhood.
Our cedar shed kits are easy to assemble and provide an attractive solution to all your outdoor, backyard and garden storage needs. These cedar shed kits are panelized for quick assembly and include floors, pre-shingled roof panels, pre-hung doors and windows.
Wood sheds made from cedar are the most durable. They are not the least expensive but the have a very long life and are esthetically beautiful to look at. These storage solutions look classy and beautiful, are strong, long lasting, non-toxic and smell great! Have you ever had a cedar chest or cedar closet? These natural oils also help the wood resist insect attack and decay. You'll just love cedar in your backyard or garden! Cedar sheds come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
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