To create conversation and promote the Archery Program at the Warrior Transition Unit on Fort Hood I decided to collect broken arrows and turn them into pens and give them away. Only problem is I didn't have an arrow cutter and I wasn't about to spend 150$ on one just to make a pen. So I decided to go cheep and quick and I bought a pipe cutter from the hardware store for about 7$. I though for sure if it can cut copper pipe it could cut carbon fiber right? We'll let me tell you, It worked so well I now cut all my arrows with it and I cut a lot of arrows just yesterday I cut 70 for the team and after the 3D tournaments I find a lot of potential pens.
I was asked to share this do it yourself method before anyone wasted money on cutting arrows
So this is the product you can find it at your local hardware store
Measure and mark on your arrow were you want to cut and place the pipe cutter on that mark and tighten
NOTE: do not over tighten go just enough where it's holding itself on the arrow
Go slow and turn the a arrow shaft while holding the pipe cutter.
Make half turn increments on the tension screw and turn the arrow 3-4 times before tightening again keep doing this until your arrow is cut all the way thought.
Get some 220 grit sand paper and clean the edge that you cut
NOTE: make sure your arrow in perfectly straight when doing it this way.
Admire your work
I have cut a wide variety of arrows big and small and it hasn't failed me yet. Before I shot my first arrow I had a pro shop inspect my work and I got the thumbs up. So if your looking for a cheap way to cut your arrows give it a try and let me know.
NOTE: Beman Arrows have a fiber glass tube and can create problems. I have cut the arrow and had to then cut the fiber glass with scissors before sanding. The outcome is the same just took longer to get their.
I was asked to share this do it yourself method before anyone wasted money on cutting arrows
So this is the product you can find it at your local hardware store
Measure and mark on your arrow were you want to cut and place the pipe cutter on that mark and tighten
NOTE: do not over tighten go just enough where it's holding itself on the arrow
Go slow and turn the a arrow shaft while holding the pipe cutter.
Make half turn increments on the tension screw and turn the arrow 3-4 times before tightening again keep doing this until your arrow is cut all the way thought.
Get some 220 grit sand paper and clean the edge that you cut
NOTE: make sure your arrow in perfectly straight when doing it this way.
Admire your work
I have cut a wide variety of arrows big and small and it hasn't failed me yet. Before I shot my first arrow I had a pro shop inspect my work and I got the thumbs up. So if your looking for a cheap way to cut your arrows give it a try and let me know.
NOTE: Beman Arrows have a fiber glass tube and can create problems. I have cut the arrow and had to then cut the fiber glass with scissors before sanding. The outcome is the same just took longer to get their.
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