School me on Arrow Saws

[gander]

I've been delaying doing this but the time has come. I'm constantly last minute rushing to get arrows cut and have to settle with the box stores and end up with awful work, or have to wait on the local shops because they are busy. What is my best option for an arrow saw? What do all the DIY guys on the site use?

[jerp]

I considered building an arrow saw - it is the cheaper way to go and it is said they work just fine. There are a lot of DIY instructionals online. However I ended up buying one - the Weston "Standard" Model which sells for about $140. The difference between the Standard and the higher priced model is 5,000 rpms vs. 8,000 rpms and a vacuum attachment. At the most I cut 4-5 dozen arrows per year between me and my buddies and this unit works just great for that. I'm not sure if it would be enough for everyday use at a bow shop but for my purposes it is perfect.

[wisco-hunter]

You need a few of these https://www.zoro.com/norton-cutoff-w...77/?q=G0319277
one of these http://www.harborfreight.com/2-in-mi...saw-62136.html
and one of these http://www.amazon.com/Outdoors-Arrow.../dp/B001GXFNZM
You need the g5 arrow squaring device if you buy any arrow saw (so I hear), good luck

[Mojo]

I got the Weston and it's great...not the fancy one with the vacuum...plain jane one

[popup_menace]

I will be buying a Weston 8000rpm when I have the scratch

[rtp]

I have this one made by Apple Archery. It has very little use. It is 5000 rpm and doesnt have the vacuum shroud. I will make you a deal on it if you want it.

http://www.fsdiscountarchery.com/browseproducts/Apple-A-1-Arrow-Saw.HTML

[gander]

I will be buying a Weston 8000rpm when I have the scratch

Just bought one off Amazon, they're on sale for cheaper than the 5000 right now

[popup_menace]

Just bought one off Amazon, they're on sale for cheaper than the 5000 right now

Yup. I'm waiting to sell a project horse before I get one. Buying a house has cash on lockdown

[bboswell]

You need a few of these https://www.zoro.com/norton-cutoff-w...77/?q=G0319277
one of these http://www.harborfreight.com/2-in-mi...saw-62136.html
and one of these http://www.amazon.com/Outdoors-Arrow.../dp/B001GXFNZM
You need the g5 arrow squaring device if you buy any arrow saw (so I hear), good luck

arrow squaring device is used to square the ferrule after it is glued in not the cut on the arrow.

[BTLowry]

arrow squaring device is used to square the ferrule after it is glued in not the cut on the arrow.

From what I understand, they use it on all the cuts and the inserts too

[SwampRabbit]

Just made my own jig for a dremel I already own. Just wear a face mask/glasses and work outside with a breeze at my back. There are several if you search arrow saw in the DIY forum.

[bboswell]

From what I understand, they use it on all the cuts and the inserts too

No

[XBowHunter]

Just made my own jig for a dremel I already own. Just wear a face mask/glasses and work outside with a breeze at my back. There are several if you search arrow saw in the DIY forum.

i do my own with a dremel too

they fly str8, i ain't skeered...

[rebelmdb69]

Arrow square device can be used to make sure the shaft is square on both ends and making sure the insert is square. $30 wisely spent IMHO I square both ends of the arrows on mine.

[berettadave]

I use the dremel too and it works great. Not hard to get the ends cut square either. I use a diamond dust blade and it cuts it neat and clean.