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Offline Homey88

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Arrow saw
« on: November 12, 2017, 10:27:00 PM »
Looking for recommendations on a arrow saw. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2017, 11:03:00 PM »
I have the 5000rpm Apple saw. It works awesome, and I could not see any reason to spend the extra $$$ to get the 8000rpm motor!

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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2017, 11:33:00 PM »
If $$ is tight you can get by with the 4" mini table saw at harbor freight tools.comes with a diamond and a toothed blade. Works well enough for wood/alum/carbon.its what I use but I only cut a dozen or two arrows a year.
 If you're going to cut lotsa arrows, like to sell or for friends and family, I'd  
 Probably spring for an actual arrow saw.
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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2017, 07:58:00 AM »
Thanks for the feedback!

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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2017, 08:11:00 AM »
A dremel tool works great.

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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2017, 09:18:00 AM »
X2 on the dremel.
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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2017, 09:40:00 AM »
X3 on the dremel.  PM me if youd like pics of my easy to make set up and what wheel i use.  Works as well as any high dollar dealio.

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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2017, 11:21:00 AM »
The high speed saw with dust collector from Weston has worked for me for ten years now I think, it cuts them straight. I had one of those chop saws from Harbor Freight before it, even had it mounted on a decent jig, it was ok, but not near as good as a genuine arrow saw! I would of saved a lot of money buying the real thing first! They were quite a bit cheaper when I bought mine! But still a lot cheaper than the Apple and I've seen them hold up to archery shop level use!

 https://www.3riversarchery.com/weston-precise-cut-arrowsaw-5000-rpm-or-8000-rpm-with-dust-collector.html
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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2017, 12:13:00 PM »
Harbor Freight has a small chop saw, this would be good for the average guy cutting arrows 2 to 4 dozen per year.
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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2017, 03:21:00 PM »
I bought the HF saw but only use it on woodies (toothed blade). I'm told with a carbide disc it works great on aluminum or carbon as well. For 50 bucks and change, you can't beat it.
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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2017, 03:27:00 PM »
I paid less than $35 for the mini chop saw from HF, and got blades for it at Big Jim's.  mounted it on a base with marked lengths, works great, and I do 4-5 dozen a year.

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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2017, 05:14:00 PM »
I cut all my carbons with either a file or a hacksaw plade. Plumbers pipe cutters for aluminums. Never shot wood

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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2017, 10:37:00 PM »
Thanks everyone for the feedback it is greatly appreciated.

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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2017, 07:22:00 AM »
X2 on the Weston, I bought the 8000rpm with vacuum attachment years ago for half the $$$ of an Apple and it always cuts straight, set up for my draw length one time and no Jerry rigging something else to do an arrow saw's job.
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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2017, 08:07:00 AM »
Harbor Freight mini chop saw. About $25.00 Works great on wood, carbon and aluminum.

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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #15 on: November 14, 2017, 08:44:00 AM »
If you buy from Harbor freight, remember they always have a "20% off 1 item" coupon. Either in the printed flyer or on their website.

I have been using a die grinder with a cut off wheel freehand for my carbons. Cuts clean and fast but I have to eyeball it square. I plan to pick up a HF chop saw later on.
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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #16 on: November 14, 2017, 09:14:00 AM »
The harbor freight saw has gone up in price. It is now about $35

We keep it in stock along with the carbon cutting blades for it. They don't sell to us at a discount, but we keep them basically as a convenience for customers.

We don't have a HF near us so we have to order them in and do so in quantity.
For $50 you can get a drill master saw and blade off our site.
If you have a HF near you, you can pick up a saw and then order a blade off the internet and maybe save yourself $5 bucks if your going not making the drive just for the saw.
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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #17 on: November 14, 2017, 09:58:00 AM »
I use the Harbor Freight cut-off saw with a carbon fiber blade from Big Jim. The blade is the key to clean cuts IMO. Kudos to Big Jim for making it available to us.

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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #18 on: November 15, 2017, 06:20:00 PM »
Thanks to everyone who has responded!

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Re: Arrow saw
« Reply #19 on: November 15, 2017, 07:56:00 PM »
Got mine from big Jim. And the blade. Works great. Cut a couple doz now.
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