[Archers] Shafting for "Mary Rose" Arrows

[Garth Groff]

Noble Friends of the Bow,

Yesterday I stumbled across some shafting for Mary Rose/A&S/EWBS arrows 
in Lowes, of all places. The shafting was sold in both oak and poplar, 
both woods identified by Roger Ascham. Doweling came in various sizes 
including 1/2", but they also had 3/8" which is suitable for the English 
War Bow Society's "Welsh Class Arrow". I went through both boxes and 
pulled out the straightest, purchasing one of each wood (this is for 
A&S, not to fill my quiver, so I only bought two). Total price for two 
was less than $4. If you want to try large arrows for A&S projects, this 
is a readily available and economical source for the proper woods.

Yours Aye,


Mungo