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Online Clj

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Arrow saw recommendations?
« on: January 23, 2021, 10:03:36 PM »
I’m looking for recommendations on an arrow saw (home use with carbon arrows). Right now I’m trying to decide between a t bird vs a Weston 8000 rpm.  Also open to others but those seem to be the most popular from what I’ve seen lately.

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Re: Arrow saw recommendations?
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2021, 07:42:46 AM »
If you plan on using it a lot, get the best you can afford. If only occasionally, you can purchase a mini chop saw from harbor freight for $38 plus tax/shipping and find a 2" fiber blade to go with it.... or convenience, we offer all of that on our site for $55.
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Re: Arrow saw recommendations?
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2021, 07:57:31 AM »
For occasional use, I use a Dremel tool with a thin 1" diameter disc.

I clamp the Dremel tool down to the work bench, clamp a piece of wood on the bench for an arrow stop at the place I want to cut, and slide the arrow shaft up against the disc and slowly rotate the arrow shaft.

Does a great job.

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Re: Arrow saw recommendations?
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2021, 07:58:48 AM »
I have an apple that does a good job.
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Re: Arrow saw recommendations?
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2021, 03:02:31 PM »
I have what Big Jim recommended for occasional use. Yes, I can afford the saws made for a shop like his but it came down to space. I don’t have the space to leave a Apple saw setup all the time or a place to store it. As for dust collection, I do my arrow cutting on the patio. I have a work table out there.

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Re: Arrow saw recommendations?
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2021, 03:12:40 PM »
Thanks for the info, everyone.

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Re: Arrow saw recommendations?
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2021, 03:26:23 PM »
I do like Roy,and set my shop vac up for the dust.

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Re: Arrow saw recommendations?
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2021, 07:49:27 PM »
Thanks for the tips Big Jim!  I have been using one of the chop saws from Harbor Freight for a few years and noticed a tendency to splinter carbon shafts.  I started wrapping the shaft with painters tape and going really slow with the metal blade.  I didn't realize there was a fiber blade available to use with carbon.  I just placed an order for one on your website.  I would recommend to the OP to get the saw and fiber blade from Big Jim.  Inexpensive and works great for home use.   
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Re: Arrow saw recommendations?
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2021, 08:41:47 AM »
2x on the Apple saw.  Does a great job!

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Re: Arrow saw recommendations?
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2021, 12:01:10 PM »
The Weston has served me well over the years.
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Re: Arrow saw recommendations?
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2021, 12:29:45 PM »
As far as saws go, I like the decut for pro use.. it has a foot pedal and holds up pretty well.

The weston and apple seem to be in the same boat. I have had a couple of each and they just don't last. Motor is nearly as much as the saw.

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