Think I decided... (aluminum arrows...again)

[K. Mogensen]

Well, after thinking about arrows all day at school, think I'm gonna plan on getting some Easton Legacy's for my bow. I thank all who answered my questions on woodies, helped with my decision.

So now some more questions.

1. Who makes some good arrow wraps? I'm looking for bright solid colors.

2. Where to you guys all get your alums? I know a lot of places that do but some I'm sure are more reputable than others. I'd go with 3 Rivers but I don't like that they only sell the weight adjustable PDP inserts, just bugs me.

3. Will the Harbor Freight Chop Saw thing work better for these than a pipe cutter will?

That's all for now, thanks again for all the help you guys have given me. You guys are all real smart about this stuff.  

[frassettor]

Need some brite arrow wraps..try these from the Tradgang store. They will make you go blind
 http://www.tradgang.com/tgstore/index-tsnewpp.html

When I shot alluminums I got mine through 3 rivers, but there are so many good sponsors here on Tradgang that will treat you right, its a hard choice. You can't go wrong with either of them.

As far as the Harbor Freight Chop Saw, I don't honestley know about that one. All I used is a pipe cutter.

[Shakes.602]

Check out  "Lost Nation",  They will cut to Length and Install Bushings/Fittings as Needed at no Extra Fee!! The Only Trouble With Pipe cutters, is the Burr they Leave. If thats the way You choose to go, better get you a DeBurr tool as well!!  

[Rob DiStefano]

i used a mini tubing cutter on alums for over 30 years with nary a problem on over 10 dozen alums from 24srt-x to x7.  don't need no chopping saw, save yer money.

[Shifting Shadow]

Rob, what about the burr? file it? I have 6 finished aluminums coming from Kustom King.

[JimB]

I don't understand what is wrong with the PDP type inserts.Kustom King sells the Legacy shafts with inserts and for a fee,they will cut them to length and install the insert also.

[Bowmania]

I get raw shafts from FS Discount Archery.com.  Best prices I've found.

[MYSTIKBOW]

I'm with Rob. Do yourself a favor and save your money! Go to the local hardware store and get a mini tubing cutter. They even come with an extra cutting wheel these days. Get a scrap aluminum arrow shaft and practice a few time and you'll be a pro in no time. As for the burr, that same hardware store should be able to set you up with a deburring bitt. Presto!! your ready to start cutting and making arrows.

[rlc1959]

I cut arrows for Wheel bow guys all the time. Just use a drill bit a couple sizes bigger than the arrow to remove the burr. By hand . Randy

[K. Mogensen]

Thanks guys. I want to play around with the length of my arrows to tune. Sounds like the tube cutter is the way to go.

As far as the PDP weight inserts go that 3R sells, I'd prefer an insert without the "frills". Something that doesn't take weight through the back. Too anal?

[varmint101]

I LOVE these wraps "ONE DOZEN Trad Gang Logo full color 9.5" Bright Flo Yellow wraps that are very hi-vis in the woods.
$12 shipped in the USA" Out of the TradGang store.

I got my Legacy's from Badger Arrow  www.badgerarrow.com  Good price and service.  Larry of Lost Nation is good also.

 

[K. Mogensen]

Did those come with inserts?

I like those yellow wraps but I don't like having a logo. Would prefer just solid color...

[varmint101]

Well, I think onestringer makes them.  I think he's a sponsor here?  So I'm sure you can gett'm w/o the logo.

Yes, Paul(badger) cuts and installs insterts and at no charge.  I'm sure he could leave them loose if you wanted also.

[JEFF B]

hey varmint101 i see iam not the only one that has pink fletching they are awesome to see in the woods.  

[knobby]

When I used to shoot aluminums, I also used a plain tubing cutter. All I used for removing the inside burr was the skinny end of an old file. (Who doesn't have one of those laying around?) You can also use the file to smooth off the cut shaft if you want .

[xtrema312]

Onestringe for solid wraps.  You can get them very reasonably if you get a few doz. at a time.  I they are $4 a doz. and if you get three or four doz. at a time they are even less.

Forget the Harbor Fright saw. I have one for cutting carbons, but the one time I tried an aluminum for cutting some footings it didn't act like it was too fond of cutting metal so I didn't.  I just use a small tubing cutter.  If you cut slow with light pressure there is hardly any bur to speak of and you can get a tool, use a larger drill bit or knock it out with a rat tail file.  The last ones I did for footings I didn't even need to take a bur out as there was not one I could notice sliding it on the carbon shafts.

[Bowtie]

Before I got my arrow cut-off saw, I used a mini tubing cutter (light pressure).  Worked like a charm. I used a counter-sink bit or a drill bit to remove any burr.  I don't use wraps, so can't help you out there.

[Covey]

Unless you just have to have legacy shafts, 3 Rivers has the black gamegetters for 39$ a dozen. Thats cheap and there just as good. I would buy them all day for that price!! Jason

[K. Mogensen]

Thought about the gamegetters at one time. Don't like the UNI bushing (heard it's plastic now, sure it can be removed though) and I like the grain pattern on the Legacy's.

[joe skipp]

OK Varmint...will be sending you an application for Team Pink...Great looking arras....