Arrow cutting

[Zach Mikita]

Is there a method of cutting a carbon arrow with out an arrow saw?  I know a high speed blade is needed and I am wondering if a drimmel tool with a disk blade attachment would work.  Any other suggestions?

[Mo. Huntin]

yep people do it and if you do a search you will probably see an example.  I think if it was me I would just use a dremel to make small adjustments while tuning my arrow and once I got it right I would take the rest of them to a bow shop and have them cut off. You won't do enough to hurt you but breathing in all that carbon is not good for you.  Good luck

[Mo. Huntin]

They say you want to cut carbons in small increments because they get stiff quicker than you might think

[Ssamac]

I use a plumber's tubing cutter and works fine form me. Go slowly as you tighten. Takes less than an minute and you get a nice even cut

sam

[vtmtnman]

Originally posted by Mo. Huntin:
 I think if it was me I would just use a dremel to make small adjustments while tuning my arrow and once I got it right I would take the rest of them to a bow shop and have them cut off.

x2

Arrow saw,shop/friend with a saw, or careful use of a dremel or die grinder with a cutoff wheel is the only ways I'd do it.

[Rodsnapper]

I also have no arrow saw. What I have done is use a drill, fine toothed hacksaw blade, and a knife. I chuck the arrow nock end in my drill (with a layer of masking tape for protection), mark the intended cut, and take a deep breath. lol. Then grasping the knife and arrow tip, I carefully line the knife, arrow tip mark, and give the drill a quick pulse. This cuts the top fibers so you can continue the cut with the fine toothed saw blade held the same way as the knife. Reverse the drill for the first few turns before turning towards the saw teeth. It's alot quicker to do than to explain. I use the same technique in cutting fishing rod blanks in my rod lathe. I'm sure there are better methods developed by the experienced arrow makers in this forum, but there's my 2 cents. Good luck.

[ryped]

This is my set up.  Wish I could remember the website I found these plans on.  I use a reinforced dremel high speed cut-off blade.  The regular blades fall apart at high speeds, very painful.  The arrows are cut square, only problem is you can only cut about 1 1/2" at a time.  Also safety glasses are a must, the arrow scraps can roll under the dremel and sting a little if the blade gives them a toss.  I used a muffler clamp to secure the dremel and the rest is made out of 3/4" pine and things laying around the garage.
 
 
 

[Zach Mikita]

I just joined tradgang.  My buddy told me about it and to be honest I was a little skeptical, but I am absolutely shocked at the response and the atmosphere of this site.  Thanks for the information!!!!

[wharvey]

I saw on one of the archery boards about using a mini-cut off tool from Harbor Freight:

   cut-off tool

Haven't tried it as of yet but looks like it should work and it would be simpler than rigging up a Dremel tool.

[saltwatertom]

I have used my carpenters 10 inch miter saw. It cuts straight and easy. Just go easy and slow, holding the shaft securly into the base of the saw. Never had a problem with it yet. Also, at least on my saw, it has a cut off stop gauge, set your length and cut them all the sam with out needing to measure and mark each one. Way easy!!!

[saltwatertom]

OH, btw, it works perfectly on aluminum also.

[vtmtnman]

Originally posted by ryped:
This is my set up.  Wish I could remember the website I found these plans on.  I use a reinforced dremel high speed cut-off blade.  The regular blades fall apart at high speeds, very painful.  The arrows are cut square, only problem is you can only cut about 1 1/2" at a time.  Also safety glasses are a must, the arrow scraps can roll under the dremel and sting a little if the blade gives them a toss.  I used a muffler clamp to secure the dremel and the rest is made out of 3/4" pine and things laying around the garage.
 
 
 

That right there is a GREAT setup up if you have the dremel on hand!