Hook for arrow straightening ?

[MW]

I have always hand straitened arrow but have read about using a hook or screw eye.  How do you do it?  Pros and cons?

Thanks

Mitch

[SuperK]

I used to hook staighten my shafts but now I use the Ace model.  It's easier and does a better job (IMO) plus you can use it on finished arrows without harm to the finish.

[limbbow]

I have and use both type arrow straightners. Using the hook type on finished arrows....try spraying the area you are going to straighten with furniture wax/polish....then use the hook. Doesn't mar the finish near as bad as doing it without.
As far as the Ace model ...it's the best thing invented since the wheel.

[longstick]

I invested in the Ace Roller as well,does a dandy job

[baretraks]

You can go to Lowes, Home Depot, etc. , go to the electrical section with all the spools of wire and they sell electrial grounding wire...I think it's like 2 guage copper....cut about a six inch piece of it off and drill a hole in a large wood dowell, epoxying the wire in place, then bend it around a piece of pipe about an inch or two in diamater.

to protect the finish, I use a little bit of Pam...protects it just fine

[Orion]

Mitch:  There's a tutorial somewhere on this site that explains how to straighten with a hook/side of a screwdriver as well as the palm of one's hand.  I generally use the palm of my hand for the big bends in the center of the shaft and the ACE roller for those tight bends near either end.