Easton Aluminum arrow cut-off tool help? pics now

[Shleprock]

I bought an older cut off saw off flea-bay. It's an Easton Aluminum Arrow Cut-Off Tool. Even though it says aluminum the motor runs 8000rpm. So I figure I can cut carbon with it too. Was wondering if anyone else out there has one. I'm hoping I can get someone to post a picture of theirs. Trying to make sure I have all the parts. The printed scale on the bottom is a little scratched up. Maybe I can cypher a little of that to. Thanks for any help you might be able to give. Garlin.

[Killdeer]

I have that model. It cuts carbons just fine. I might have some pics around, but it might be better to just take pics of the stuff you wanted to see. Might be faster than trying to find the old ones, too!

Somebody else might be faster than me, it is my bedtime and I need to do some stuff after work tomorrow, but I will check back and see how far this thread got.

Killdeer

[Shleprock]

This is what I have. Photobucket was screwing with me. Here's a couple pictures.

 

 

Thanks again.

[jerry womble]

It looks like you have all of the parts with the exception of the screw that holds the arrow rest to the motor base. Mount motor and length adjustment bar to a bench or a 3 foot or so piece of 2x4. Make sure that the length adjustment is square to the motor base. Use a arrow of known length to set the length adjustment bar. Be sure to mount the bar perfectly square so that your arrows are cut off perfectly square!
I hope this helps.
Jerry

[Shleprock]

Thanks Jerry. I geuss I screw the arrow rest down tight so it's stationary? If it were to slide it would seem there would have to be a stop so it wouldn't end up in the blade. When cutting an arrow do you lower it down from the top into the blade or from the front? You have to push it into the blade and onto the rest? Then rotate it? Garlin.

[Ray_G]

Garlin,

As with arrow saws of all makes, the slot in the rest is for adjusting depth of cut.  You only need to have the depth a little past the inside wall of the arrow shaft.  Tighten the rest once your adjustment is done - with motor unplugged while setting up.

When ready to cut, I set the nock end in first, then move the shaft across the rest into the spinning cutting wheel.  Rotate the shaft opposite to the cutting wheel rotation in a smooth, fairly quick motion.  Remove your shaft, prep and install inserts.  You will love it.  Wear a filter mask if cutting carbons.

Jerry's suggestions for the fence alignment square to the cutting wheel is critical as is getting your fence distance for consistency.  Have fun!

Ray

[Shleprock]

Thanks guys. Got it set up tonight. It should have been common sense, but my problem was the alignment. After I laid it out on the board I realized the holes for both the bases are in a straight line. Thanks again, Garlin.