true center taper tool

[geno]

anyone use one of these?If I order one I will get spare blades but should I get spare guides too or spare screws?.also cant I just go to lowes to get stain or sealer for woodies instead of ordering this gasket lacquer?thanks
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[Bjorn]

Rit fabric dye mixed with alcohol instead of water works great. For a finish forget gasket lacquer--use water based Raptor dip from  www.raptorarchery.com
the True center tool is adequate. Woodchuck does a much better job.

[30coupe]

The Tru-Center tool works pretty well. You won't need spare guides. Spare blades would be ok. If you are using cedar the blades should last a long time I would think.

I just use Minwax Polyshades or clear poly. It takes longer to dry than laquer, but I am just making my own arrows, not going into production.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Ok guys...since we are talking arrow finish here...Why is it everyone talks about "Diping arrows" instead of just spraying them anyway?

I set up a rack and spray a dozen at a time with a marine grade spar varnish, and they seem to come out fine?

[OzarkRamblr]

The tru center does a fine job. Might take a bit of work to get the blade set just so, but once you get that taken care of it will serve you well.

Rit dye works great as a stain, I second the mix with alcohol. I spray with spar urethane to seal. I do about 5 coats and it works great.

[Stone Knife]

The rit dye sounds like a good idea, i just use an alcohol based stain on my arrows anyway. I put my finish on with a foam brush, it takes a little time but I'm in no hurry and they turn out good i use a water based poly. I am going to try some marine grade varnish though that is what i use on my snowshoes and it is real tuff stuff.

[Bowsey Wails]

I've found my old Wiffens do a better job. To much effort is necessary with the tru-center to cut a clean shoulder for the head. Most recently I've started grinding the tapers on a disc sander, getting great results using it.

Tim