woodchucker tapertool??

[3Feathers]

Anybody use this tool for there woodies??How does it compare to other tapering tools?Is it simple to use??

[helo]

I have one and it works good but it took me awhile to get it to perform like I wanted it too. Just my own experience.

[magnus]

Might want to try the disk grinder with a taper block. Got mine at harbor freight for less than $100.00. More versatile can use for home projects as well. Just my 2cents.

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus

[Bowspirit]

I used a local archery shops when I first started shooting hickory shafts. It looks pretty easy, but there is a definate technique to it. It takes awhile to get the exact tapers your looking for. Besides, for POC and spruce, I've always thought they were overkill...

[Green]

For $30 more than the woodchuck you can get a Porter Cable disk/belt sander combo at Lowe's.....build your own taper jig and have a far more useful tool.  Or look for a sander combo for cheaper at a pawn shop.

[WESTBROOK]

I like the disc/belt sander with a guide block. You can also use the the belt for making your own tapered shafts fairly easy. And they are just handy to have around.

Eric

[BCWV]

I bought a used one here on the classifieds and like it very well. I've had it a year or so and use it on all my wood shafts. It really shines on ash and purple heart footings.

[Bjorn]

Would not be without it!

[Jeff U]

Key to it working well is having a straight shaft.  

If the shaft is not straight the taper gets all screwed up and uneven.

[Grey Taylor]

I wouldn't be without mine. It's one of the most valuable and most used arrow tools I own.

Guy

[D.T.]

I too picked up a used one here and it's awesome.

[Lee Robinson .]

I had one, but sold it. Now I use the disk sander that is on one of my belt sanders. I put a "guide block" on it as some have suggested.

[58WINTERS]

great tool.  use an aluminum shaft the same diameter as your woods to set the nock taper and then check the point taper using a broadhead adapter screwed into the aluminum shaft for the point taper. using a new aluminum shaft establishes a true center line for the tapers when sanding in your wood tapers.

[58WINTERS]

great tool.  use an aluminum shaft the same diameter as your woods to set the nock taper and then check the point taper using a broadhead adapter screwed into the aluminum shaft for the point taper. using a new aluminum shaft establishes a true center line for the tapers when sanding in your wood tapers.

[wollelybugger]

Never had a problem with the one I use, have had it for quite awhile.

[greyghost]

Love it. Once you get it set, makes great tapers.


Earl

[Burnsie]

I got the same small electric motor online for about $25-30 and built my own on a wooden base and taper block - works great.