Arrow spine scale whats the favorite

[Tajue17]

Its xmas present time ( i think ) so whats the best spine scale its the only thing i really need

[Kelly]

Scheib is the best, Flite Rite is an almost exact copy of the Scheib.

If you are just going to do shafting for yourself and not that many at a time then either Ace ones will do a great job.

[Tajue17]

Who sells the flight rite?

[Rob DiStefano]

Make yer own, it's too easy, just as accurate than the commercial meters (if not more accurate), and waaaaay cheaper to boot ....

https://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=182490.msg3041678#msg3041678

... if you have questions or need help with parts, PM or email me.

 

[Tajue17]

Rob thats something to think about... thank you if i do that i may be coming back with a few questions. 

[Rob DiStefano]

Rob thats something to think about... thank you if i do that i may be coming back with a few questions.

 

[Kelly]

Neither the Scheib or Flite Rite are no longer manufactured.

Either make your own like Rob shows or get one from Ace.

[Tajue17]

Hmm so is it worth it buying whatever is available?

[Rob DiStefano]

Hmm so is it worth it buying whatever is available?

You wanna spend well over $300 for an Ace spine meter?   

Coop's is "only" $200 ... but really????

[Tajue17]

Ha ha true,, rob even though this was free from santa i think you're right,,, may have to make one and come up with another idea for a present..   rob you still setting the pan powder off?

[Hill Style]

Ace Spine master model 203
$119.00 worth every penny

[Rob DiStefano]

Ha ha true,, rob even though this was free from santa i think you're right,,, may have to make one and come up with another idea for a present.. 

Nothing in life is free - there's non-bowstrings attached to Everything.  I just ordered another digital dial indicator and will build another spine meter.  While I used a powerful neodymium magnet to attach the meter on my current scale, there's a better/easier way and that's how this new build will get done.  I'll document the process in a pictorial.

rob you still setting the pan powder off?

ABSOLUTELY!    On my 4th Kibler build!   

[Rob DiStefano]

Ace Spine master model 203
$119.00 worth every penny

The spine meter I've built will cost between $25 and $50 at most, and it's LCD dial is readable accurate to .01" which is something the Ace can't ever do. I rest my case.

[Tajue17]

I will be building one rob I trust your opinion on that

[Rob DiStefano]

I will be building one rob I trust your opinion on that

Good.  I'll begin the tutorial as soon as the dial indicator arrives in two dayze.

This is a hanging spine meter, meant to be attached to a wall or some manner of supports because a bit of height is needed in order to hang the required 2lb weight.  A tall stands/legs could be fashioned if need be.

Some components ...

Wood board - I use a 1x6x30 pine board (actually 3/4" x 5-1/2" x 30")

Two hooks, about this size ...


Dial Indicator - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BN5NR7FR/?th=1

I use a plastic vitamin bottle filled with shot for the 2lb weight, but any exact 2lb weight will do just fine.

Sticking the indicator to the board will be accomplished by using the indicator's backside attachment hole to fit a 3/16" or 1/4" x 3" bolt through it and a pair of supports that are added to the board.  This allows the indicator to be removed, if need be.  Once the indicator is secured on the board, the hooks can be installed and their depth that's screwed into the board can be regulated so that an arrow shaft will sit on the hooks and the the indicator's probe will rest dead center on that shaft.

Lots more to come, probably in a new thread .....

[trad_bowhunter1965]

Make yer own, it's too easy, just as accurate than the commercial meters (if not more accurate), and waaaaay cheaper to boot ....

https://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=182490.msg3041678#msg3041678

... if you have questions or need help with parts, PM or email me.

 

In the process of building one right now got just about everything Ineed. Thanks Rob !!

[M60gunner]

If I wanted another I would spend the money at get one from Kevin at Oak Creek Archery in Fallbrook, CA. It has all the attachments for doing wood, aluminum, and carbons

[Rob DiStefano]

There's nothing radically special for spine metering almost any shaft/arrow material.

Wood arrow spine metering requires the shaft/arrow to be center suspended at 26" and the weight needs to be 2lbs.

Carbon, aluminum, glass needs the shaft to be center suspended at 28" and the weight needs to be 1.94lbs.

My spine meter can do it all ... with ease. 

[trad_bowhunter1965]

Ace Spine master model 203
$119.00 worth every penny

The spine meter I've built will cost between $25 and $50 at most, and it's LCD dial is readable accurate to .01" which is something the Ace can't ever do. I rest my case.

I bought the digital reader that Rob recommended for $21 on
Amazon I have everything else I need.