I make custom pens and a brass tube is used as an interior part. Tube OD is 0.267-0.268. I could use an arrow that is slightly larger than that, allowing for a coating of glue. I have an idea of the numbers as 2216 but like to draw on the experience of the members. Thanks and safe hunting!
Aluminum arrows post there size right on arrow. So for example you had 2216. So the first 2 numbers is the OD. 22/64 The 2nd two numbers are wall thickness. .016 If you divide the 22÷64 = .34375 that is your OD. So take your .268 x 64 = 17.152/64. Not sure easton makes a 17 diameter arrow. Believe there smallest OD is 18. So 18÷64 = .28125 Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk
Have 2217 (son's bow) and 2016 (my old bow). It would need to be a bit larger than the tube to allow for epoxy or CA glue to hold it in place. Need to show some of the pens I have made- bolt action, lever action. Holt, thanks for the reply and doing the math for me. Safe hunting!
Holt, bringing this to the top. Many thanks for doing the math for me. I printed it off and used the back of the sheet for a couple of other arrows. Lucked out and found two 2018 arrows. The ID is perfect. One pen maker also remarked on using masking tape for larger arrows. I did this for fishing rod reel seats- masking tape as spacers and loads of epoxy.
For your brass tube (0.267–0.268 OD), using an arrow slightly larger to allow glue is a good approach. A size about 0.001–0.002 inch bigger usually works well. Your 2216 idea sounds reasonable, but test one first to ensure a snug fit and proper alignment.
solete, have found a couple of arrows that will allow for glue. Drills for the pen blanks are always a bit oversize to allow for glue. I'll build a pen with camo and post it here for you. Need to go to my gun club and trim some arrows in the archery range.
