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Author Topic: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!  (Read 629 times)

Online Mike Bolin

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DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« on: October 12, 2011, 07:33:00 PM »
Ran over to a buddy's house this evening to use his arrow saw to cut a dozen Trad Only shafts. Well I didn't take my glasses...shouldn't need them for a simple task. I need 29" to bop and I SOMEHOW cut them 28 1/4"!%#@$!   :knothead:  

I could understand if I'd cut them 28" or 30", but where did I come up with the 1/4"? I'd finally come up with the perfect arrow, insert, point combination and I know these will be too stiff now. DUMB ME!   :banghead:  

Oh well, it is definitely not the most costly mistake I've ever made.....they are for sale by the way! LOL
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Offline Mike Vines

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2011, 07:37:00 PM »
If they were 29" I would buy them.    :bigsmyl:    :bigsmyl:
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Offline lpcjon2

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2011, 07:38:00 PM »
Just get a heavier broadhead insert.
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Offline KodiakMag

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2011, 07:39:00 PM »
Measure twice cut once.  ;)
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Offline joe skipp

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2011, 07:41:00 PM »
Increase the weight up front and you will be fine...but it does pi...s you off when we make stupid mistakes...   :scared:    :dunno:
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Offline mikebiz

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2011, 07:43:00 PM »
Now you know what's meant by "measure twice, cut once."    :nono:  

I think most of us have been there when we have a cutting device in hand.  I know I have.  Shake it off and try it again.
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Online Mike Bolin

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2011, 07:46:00 PM »
Yeah I know to measure twice......I did! Just need to wear my glasses.
 
Ipcjon2-250 gr. head with a 100 gr. insert. I am already @ 635 grains which is all I care to shoot.

Getting old and blind ain't for sissies! LOL!
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Offline magnus

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2011, 07:47:00 PM »
I cut some twice and they were still too short  :knothead:  seriousl;y thats a bummer! been there done that
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Offline katman

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2011, 07:56:00 PM »
There is a 1/2" 25 grain screw in shaft extender available, may help

do a search for, Aftershock Hypershock Booster 25gr
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Offline katman

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2011, 08:00:00 PM »
In fact pm me your address and I will mail one out to you.
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Offline Tajue17

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2011, 08:38:00 PM »
Hmm how about trying those glue on screw-in adaptors which are 3/4 long if I remember right,,


OR send them out and have them footed...
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Offline RobinHood1389

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2011, 08:42:00 PM »
how much you want for those? By "traditional Only" do you mean the cedar shafts or the carbon express?
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Offline Bladepeek

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2011, 11:12:00 PM »
What'sw the expression - "measure with a micrometer, mark with a crayon and cut with an ax"?
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Offline Tim

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2011, 08:59:00 AM »
Glasses....we don't need no stinkin glasses!   "[dntthnk]"
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Offline cbCrow

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2011, 10:06:00 AM »
Whew! what a relief and I thought I was the only one.
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Offline arky714

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #15 on: October 13, 2011, 10:06:00 AM »
Been there done that got the Tee shirt...
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Offline snag

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #16 on: October 13, 2011, 10:10:00 AM »
Mike is your draw length 28"? If so you'll be ok with more tip weight. Just don't want you drawing that broadhead back over your finger if it is longer!
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Online Mike Bolin

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Re: DUMB arrow making mistake!@#!
« Reply #17 on: October 13, 2011, 07:08:00 PM »
snag, I do draw 28" or just a touch more when all is perfect! lol! I am already shooting 635 grains and I don't think I wanna go higher. I guess I am just gonna try to sell them and pick up another dozen- and a set of 2.5 power cheaters! Mike
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