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Title: Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/
Post by: 2fletch on September 24, 2022, 09:44:03 PM
I have a Woodchuck that hasn't been used for a while and is using up limited space. I tried to find out what they were currently selling for with no results. Anyone know anything about them and if they are still being sold?
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Title: Re: Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/
Post by: Gib on September 25, 2022, 09:14:47 AM
2fletch sent you a p.m. thanks gib
Title: Re: Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on September 25, 2022, 11:52:00 AM
They are not being made any more I bought one here for $75 it was almost new I have seen them posted for $100.
Title: Re: Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/
Post by: McDave on September 25, 2022, 03:11:03 PM
FWIW, I was never really happy with the Wooddchuck.  I thought it gave inconsistent results.  Sometimes the alignment of the arrow points after tapering the shafts wasn’t all that great.  I brought this up here on TradGang some years ago, and don’t remember reading anything that helped me to solve my problem.  However, there were a number of responses from people who thought it did a good job, so maybe it was just me.
Title: Re: Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/
Post by: David Mitchell on September 25, 2022, 03:26:33 PM
 I still own and use my woodchuck bought a long time ago.  Once I got it set up properly it has done a beautiful job for me.
Title: Re: Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/
Post by: flint kemper on September 25, 2022, 05:41:58 PM
As David Mitchell stated once set up the are great. I am actually trying to purchase one or even 2 if the deal is correct so that I can set one for nocks and the other for a slightly lipped point taper. They usually go for around 100.00 bucks or more used.
Title: Re: Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/
Post by: dnovo on September 25, 2022, 08:26:13 PM
I've had one for a lot of years. Mine gives good results and I'm really glad I bought it way back. I won't be giving it up.
Title: Re: Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/
Post by: 2fletch on September 25, 2022, 09:01:53 PM
Thanks David Mitchell, and everyone,for your help. I got great results from this one, but now don't use wood arrows or make them for others. As much as I hate to part with it, I just don't have the space to do all that I want.

David Mitchell, did you ever fish in Diamond Lake in Providence, Ky." The biggest bass that I have ever seen resided there.
Title: Re: Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/
Post by: Ben Maher on September 26, 2022, 05:38:48 AM
Thanks David Mitchell, and everyone,for your help. I got great results from this one, but now don't use wood arrows or make them for others. As much as I hate to part with it, I just don't have the space to do all that I want.

David Mitchell, did you ever fish in Diamond Lake in Providence, Ky." The biggest bass that I have ever seen resided there.

If you are selling it mate I’ll take it !
Title: Re: Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/
Post by: Badlands on September 26, 2022, 08:31:13 AM
I have one and love it.  It does help if you hold the arrow down firmly near the sanding disc as you turn it and slowly push it forward.
Title: Re: Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/
Post by: David Mitchell on September 26, 2022, 10:23:23 AM
Don, I don't think I ever fished Diamond Lake--but at my age my memory is not real reliable. I wasn't much into fishing in those days. I'll be in Providence this weekend for my 61-year PHS class reunion.  Can't believe it's been that long. Several old classmates have passed on but I sure am looking forward to being back at the old stomping grounds for a bit.
Title: Re: Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/
Post by: 2fletch on September 27, 2022, 09:11:05 AM
Thanks for the help. There were at least 4 of you who expressed an interest in the Woodchuck, and I excepted one offer. I really didn't know that they had quit making them. They are a great asset to arrow building. i hate to get rid of it, but it's part of adjusting.
Again, thanks,
Don Ward, EFA
Title: Re: Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/
Post by: Buggs on September 27, 2022, 02:47:27 PM
I built one like this Clay Hayes unit. Pretty cheap if you have, or can get a sander used.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2PvSLXkPQo

Title: Re: Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 27, 2022, 02:55:35 PM
Yup they are very easy to make...
Title: Re: Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/
Post by: BAK on September 28, 2022, 10:04:12 AM
If you already have a table saw then your set.  Just switch the blade for a ten inch sanding disk, and make your self a board with the  11 1/2 degree and 5 degree angle strips on it and your ready to go.  Might take all of half an hour to get set up.   :thumbsup: