Cresting Question

[cmdowell]

What method do ya'll use for cresting? What method is easy and works? I don't really want to spend the money on one of the arrow cresting lathe spinners.. Way too expensive

[MikeW]

Do a search here, there are lots of threads on DIY cresting machines.

[Van/TX]

This is my latest    ...Van

 

No power except the rechargeable screwdriver

[StickBowManMI]

Another good idea is using the paint pens for the cresting. They work great!

[Jack Guard]

Quality cresting really needs to be done with a cresting machine, either store bought or home made.  if you are meticulous you could try building a cradle like rod builders do.  you could even build a cradle out of 2 pieces of wood with a notch and a piece of felt to pad the arrow.  

If you wanted to do a simple cap dip you could spray paint the cap with paint bought from the DIY store.  i just tape off my cap at 10 inches with blue painters tape and do 2 or 3 light sprays on the shaft, if you mess up, use a paint thinner to remove as much as possible, sand and try again.  

As for a home made cresting machine, do a search and you will find several threads.  i have included a pic of the one i made, its not perfect but it works, although i need to improve it some.  it is made with a used sewing machine motor i bought for 10 dollar at a sewing machine repair shop, some scrap wood, a dimmer switch and a scrap extension cord.  




Good luck and let us know how you do.   Jack

[ckanous]

What kind of brushes are you  using? I bought a pack of Sable brushes but didn't have any luck. They seemed like they wouldn't hold the paint.