Copper Metal Tip 8.0 / 8.7 mm for Wooden Shafts

This copper metal tip is a glue-on component for traditional wooden archery shafts in 8.0 and 8.7 mm sizes.

Copper construction

The confirmed material is copper.

Its surface may naturally change appearance over time and develop patina.

8.0 mm shafts

The smaller option is approximately equivalent to a 5/16″ wooden shaft.

8.7 mm shafts

The larger option is close to 11/32″.

Actual wooden-shaft diameter should always be checked before fitting.

8.3 mm tip diameter

The metal component itself has a specified diameter of 8.3 mm.

Correct installation depends on preparing the wooden taper accurately.

Glue-on design

This version does not use a threaded connection.

The wooden shaft is tapered and the metal tip is bonded onto the prepared surface.

Preparing the shaft

Use the appropriate tapering tool for the shaft diameter.

The wood should remain straight, clean and structurally sound.

Alignment matters

The metal tip should continue the longitudinal axis of the shaft.

A visibly misaligned tip may cause wobble and inconsistent behaviour.

Epoxy bonding

Epoxy is the recommended adhesive according to the current product information.

Allow it to cure fully before shooting.

Traditional archery

The component can be used in suitable wooden-arrow builds for longbows, traditional bows and instinctive archery.

Horsebows

It may also be suitable for correctly matched wooden-arrow setups used with selected horsebows and Asiatic bows.

Historical styling

Copper can provide a traditional appearance, but this product is not automatically an authenticated historical replica.

Hard impacts

After striking rock, metal, hard wood or another hard object, inspect both the metal tip and the wooden shaft.

A cracked wooden shaft must not be reused.

Erenhill Archery School

Erenhill Archery School can help match shaft diameter, spine and finished arrow configuration to a specific bow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which shaft sizes are available?

8.0 and 8.7 mm.

What is the tip diameter?

8.3 mm.

Is it threaded?

No.

How is it attached?

By gluing it onto a correctly tapered wooden shaft.

Which adhesive is recommended?

Epoxy.

Is 8.0 mm close to 5/16″?

Yes.

Is 8.7 mm close to 11/32″?

Yes.

Can it be used for longbows?

Yes when the complete arrow is correctly matched.

Can it be used for horsebows?

Potentially yes with a correctly configured wooden arrow.

Is it an exact historical replica?

No such claim is confirmed.

Final Summary

Copper Metal Tip 8.0 / 8.7 mm for Wooden Shafts is a glue-on copper component for traditional wooden-arrow construction.

Key specifications are 8.0 or 8.7 mm shaft compatibility, 8.3 mm metal-tip diameter, tapered shaft preparation and epoxy bonding.