Author Topic: cutting arrows (Read 1300 times)

maxfit · « **on:** March 31, 2007, 09:54:00 AM »

Sorry for the dumb ? How do you cut arrows. Obviously an arrow cutter, but they seem to be a bit pricey. I have two bows and would like to start getting them tuned with shafts. Is there a cheap way to cut them? Power miter box?

Barney · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2007, 09:57:00 AM »

Wood, carbon or aluminum?

fingers · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2007, 09:59:00 AM »

Depending on the shaft material, wood/hacksaw, aluminum/plumbers small tube cutter, graphite/ maybe a small cutting wheel for your drill.

Flints · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2007, 10:43:00 AM »

I use a small tubing cutter with my aluminum shafts, but I am only doing a few at a time.

JBiorn · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2007, 12:17:00 PM »

If you have an angle grinder, a thin-cut wheel works great. Thats what I have been using---when I don't use a tubing cutter.
With a tubing cutter, be prepared to ream out the opening, the cutter will make a lip on the end. I just use a pocketknife for that.

Jeff

Ray Hammond · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2007, 01:53:00 PM »

a tubing cutter is not really the choice for aluminum shafts.They can make a shaft look like a fat lady in a bikini if you aren't careful

You could, if doing small amounts of shafts use something like a dremel tool, if you mount it and rig up a way of making sure the cut is perpendicular to the centerline of the shaft.

Components that have to be put in the shaft at both ends... require that they be mounted perfectly straight in line with the center of the shaft to achieve good flight.

A slightly off center cut on the shaft equals problems getting it to fly properly. You can have all kinds of funny stuff going on along the length of the arrow, as long as the nock and broadhead are aligned with one another it should fly well...but get a broadhead seated a little cockeyed and watch out...its a tomato stake!

JRY309 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2007, 07:26:00 PM »

I use a mini chop saw from Harbor Freight salvage,it is 7800 rpm.You can pick one up for $20 to $30.Mine cost me $20 last year,mounted on a board and made a adjustable stop to keep all cuts the same.Or some guys use a dremel tool to cut shafts.

TaterHill Archer · « **Reply #7 on:** April 01, 2007, 01:45:00 AM »

+1 on the mini chop saw from harbor freight

6 POINT · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2007, 02:54:00 AM »

Does anyone have a parts # for the harbor freight saw? I just looked in their catalogue and couldn't find it?

Golden Hawk · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2007, 01:21:00 PM »

The item # is 42307. Got it off the box for mine.

mbbushman · « **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2007, 08:27:00 PM »

I use my Makita miter saw to cut all my arrows, wood, aluminum, carbon, it does them all. You just need a good carbide finishing blade and go slow.

Killdeer · « **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2007, 08:37:00 PM »

Mr. Max still hasn't told us what his arrows are made of. I suggest gnawing.

Killdeer :rolleyes:

ber643 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2007, 09:13:00 PM »

You been skipping lunch again, Killie?

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2007, 11:04:00 PM »

For wood arrows I use my two pet Beavers. On the nock end I have the baby beaver knaw at it and for the point ends I have momma beaver knaw at it. I just hold the arrow at the right angle and keep spining it with my fingers. I have the old man beaver bite it off to length..

**DONOTDELETE** · « **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2007, 11:21:00 PM »

Does this harbor freight place carry anything for cutting tapers on arrows? I'm getting one of the saws for my woods, might as well get something to do tapers if they have it. Justin

maxfit · « **Reply #15 on:** April 02, 2007, 08:28:00 AM »

Sorry guys for not getting back and thanking you for your responses. For some reason i cant loggin from my home computer. As far as what shafts i will be cutting, wood and carbons. I am waiting for my new t/d longbow from Dick Boss via Curt Brisky. 68# @28", and will be experimenting with some arrow types.

Shakes.602 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 02, 2007, 09:58:00 AM »

I Use a Craftsman Scroll Saw to cut my Wood Arrows. Got a Stop and Little "Holding" jig so the Wood Doesnt Jump Around.

maxfit · « **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2007, 12:00:00 PM »

What makes a Grizzly so good. Why only wood? Thanks.

Killdeer · « **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2007, 04:47:00 PM »

Wood arras are easy, I use a small hacksaw, cut partially through all the way around and snap off. The Woodchuck cleans it up when I put the tapers on.

I have no experience with carbons.
Killdeer

JEFF B · « **Reply #19 on:** April 02, 2007, 04:53:00 PM »

i use a dremmel cut off blade for woods and alum and carbon works real good


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