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RickBarbee · 01-17-2017, 08:11 PM

I really like my little Harbor Freight cut off saw, but I got tired of having to mark each arrow individually to cut them.

Built me a slide rule, mounted the saw onto it, and calibrated the ruler to the saw.

Works great.

Rick

DRT · 01-17-2017, 08:36 PM

Harbor Freight was out. I ordered one on Amazon. Supposed to be here Thursday. That's a neat idea.

Gary

SwampRabbit · 01-17-2017, 08:41 PM

Good job Rick

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skooter · 01-17-2017, 08:41 PM

What kind of blade do you have on that saw? I used one for a while with the blade that came with it. I'm not sure if the blade got dull or what, but it was leaving some frayed carbon fibers around the cut end, so I quit using it.

skooter

RickBarbee · 01-17-2017, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by skooter

What kind of blade do you have on that saw? I used one for a while with the blade that came with it. I'm not sure if the blade got dull or what, but it was leaving some frayed carbon fibers around the cut end, so I quit using it.

skooter

I use the blade that came with the saw, and turn it around backwards.
That keeps the teeth of the blade from grabbing, and makes a real clean cut as long as you don't force it.

Rick

skooter · 01-17-2017, 08:57 PM

Thanks. I'll have to get a fresh blade and try it like that. I really like the idea of doing my own work on everything that I can.

skooter

Bisch · 01-17-2017, 08:59 PM

That'll work!

Bisch

RickBarbee · 01-17-2017, 09:03 PM

I built the slide rule, and mount for the saw using scrap pieces of 1" X 2" board.
It was easy, and didn't take maybe 30 minutes tops.

It was harder, and took longer to calibrate & mark the ruler to the saw.

Rick

critter69 · 01-17-2017, 09:12 PM

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I did about the same thing. Added a squaring tool also.

Bisch · 01-17-2017, 09:27 PM

critter69, do you move the nail to different hole to change length, and the nock goes on the nail when you saw?

Bisch

Jmh05 · 01-17-2017, 10:39 PM

Tagged

Jmh05 · 01-17-2017, 10:42 PM

I found it, 2" mini bench saw...

M.E.B. · 01-18-2017, 12:44 AM

Nice

Greyman · 01-18-2017, 07:26 PM

I bought one of those saws from HF still have it but don't use it anymore. I changed out the blade and put one of my die grinder cutoff blades on it and it was a world of difference in the quality of cut. One thing I found when you are cutting an arrow, is to spin the arrow slowly while cutting. That should eliminate all fraying with carbon arrows.

Greyman · 01-18-2017, 07:39 PM

Here's a pic or two of the cutoff wheel I use. The best part about this cutoff wheel is it mounted on my HF saw with NO modification. Just thought of something after I posted, I believe I remember not being able to use the blade guard after mounting the wheel. just an FYI

Dry Bones · 01-18-2017, 07:42 PM

Keep it simple. The cut off saw looks like a great idea, I still use a small hacksaw to cut each arrow. Mark them well, and not much pressure keeps the line smooth.

DRT · 01-18-2017, 07:49 PM

I don't do enough that I can't measure each arrow but if I had the space I do the slide rule thing.

Rat · 01-18-2017, 08:23 PM

Gee whizz, and I've been using an Apple Arrow saw all these years...

Greyman · 01-18-2017, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rat

Gee whizz, and I've been using an Apple Arrow saw all these years...

That's what I moved to, that's why I don't use the HF saw anymore.

DRT · 01-18-2017, 08:26 PM

I've used a hacksaw on many occasions. But this trad thing you have to cut to a length to get the spine right. May take a couple arrows to work through it. Want to have something to make it quicker and easier.

spidermonkey · 01-18-2017, 08:38 PM

HA! Did mine like that when I set it up years ago Rick! Would say the ol "great minds think alike..." but, dont want to cut ya down like that!

Only difference is my "nock block" does the sliding, not the saw. But, still has the scale, etc. My nock block has a tapered hole for the nock end, it slides along a piece of angle iron, and tightens down via a "wing-bolt". Good Huntin, and God Bless, Rusty

Tejasbacon · 01-18-2017, 08:50 PM

Nice

Jmh05 · 01-18-2017, 09:45 PM

Fireag bought a legit true arrow saw and is lurking around here. He said he may have one he's going to send me.

SwampRabbit · 01-19-2017, 03:34 AM

I have kept kicking around the idea of making one like yours Rick. I made one a while back with a dremel.

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.co...d.php?t=551076

But it requires measuring, marking, and making multiple passes.

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sam4613 · 01-19-2017, 09:53 AM

Cabela's sells the blades specifically for carbon arrows.

Junkers88 · 01-19-2017, 10:52 AM

I need to get one of these built. I've been using a tubing cutter for the past half year or so.

Richard.

Rat · 01-19-2017, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam4613

Cabela's sells the blades specifically for carbon arrows.

For the mini chop saw?

DRT · 01-19-2017, 05:10 PM

Mine came today.

Gary

sam4613 · 01-23-2017, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rat

For the mini chop saw?

It is for the commercial brand, but it fits the HF saw.

60 Deluxe · 01-26-2017, 11:45 PM

My saw cuts tile too. The diamond blade works very good on carbons.

DRT · 01-27-2017, 09:12 PM

I have composite blades with the right arbor but are too big in diameter. Guess I will go by Cabela's.

Gary

RickBarbee · 01-27-2017, 09:16 PM

I just cut 18 shafts using this saw with the original blade turned backward.
Not a single splintered fiber in the lot.

All you have to do is be patient, and don't crowd the blade.

Rick

critter69 · 01-27-2017, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisch

critter69, do you move the nail to different hole to change length, and the nock goes on the nail when you saw?

Bisch

It will work with the nail in the valley of the nock, but then you cant rotate the shaft. Or I take the nock off and the end of the shaft pushes against the nail and I can rotate it. And yes the nail moves for different lengths. Gold tip, its a half inch difference between the valley and the end of the shaft. I have the nail holes every half inch. Sorry it took so long, just seen this.

critter69 · 01-27-2017, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRT

I have composite blades with the right arbor but are too big in diameter. Guess I will go by Cabela's.

Gary

You can get composite blades from Big Jim bows.

DRT · 01-27-2017, 10:01 PM

I had 3 out of 4 get splinters. Tried blade both ways. Have to rotate shafts.

Gary

RickBarbee · 01-28-2017, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRT

Have to rotate shafts.

Gary

Yep. I should have mentioned that also.
A gentle rotation is a must.

I'm not saying, that a good cutoff wheel wouldn't be better, because it would.
What I am saying is - It isn't necessary as long as you go easy with the original blade.

Rick

DRT · 01-28-2017, 09:39 AM

Yeah a good wheel would help but I was putting some together for this bow. Got it done and they are flying good so I'm gtg. I have a dozen or better I have to refit as well and some of them are more expensive arrows so I'm glad I'm learning on these cheap ones.

Gary

BowPro73 · 12-29-2017, 05:07 PM

Here's the one I put together. ..

smokin feathers · 01-02-2018, 05:30 PM

Them look good! I still have my easton from when i had my shop n it will last
me forever!!

01-17-2017, 08:11 PM	#1
RickBarbee Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Back Roads Hunt In: Where I am	Arrow Saw I really like my little Harbor Freight cut off saw, but I got tired of having to mark each arrow individually to cut them. Built me a slide rule, mounted the saw onto it, and calibrated the ruler to the saw. Works great. Rick Attached Images

01-18-2017, 07:39 PM	#15
Greyman Eight Point Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Marcos Hunt In: where the animals hide	Here's a pic or two of the cutoff wheel I use. The best part about this cutoff wheel is it mounted on my HF saw with NO modification. Just thought of something after I posted, I believe I remember not being able to use the blade guard after mounting the wheel. just an FYI Attached Images Last edited by Greyman; 01-18-2017 at 07:42 PM.

12-29-2017, 05:07 PM	#38
BowPro73 Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Huntsville, TX	Here's the one I put together. .. Last edited by BowPro73; 12-29-2017 at 05:13 PM.

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01-17-2017, 08:36 PM	#2
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones and San Saba Counties and Missouri	Harbor Freight was out. I ordered one on Amazon. Supposed to be here Thursday. That's a neat idea. Gary

01-17-2017, 08:41 PM	#3
SwampRabbit Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tomball, TX Hunt In: Wherever	Good job Rick Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

01-17-2017, 08:41 PM	#4
skooter Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yukon, OK Hunt In: Canadian & McIntosh Co OK	What kind of blade do you have on that saw? I used one for a while with the blade that came with it. I'm not sure if the blade got dull or what, but it was leaving some frayed carbon fibers around the cut end, so I quit using it. skooter

01-17-2017, 08:57 PM	#6
skooter Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yukon, OK Hunt In: Canadian & McIntosh Co OK	Thanks. I'll have to get a fresh blade and try it like that. I really like the idea of doing my own work on everything that I can. skooter

01-17-2017, 08:59 PM	#7
Bisch Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sonora, Tx	That'll work! Bisch

01-17-2017, 09:03 PM	#8
RickBarbee Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Back Roads Hunt In: Where I am	I built the slide rule, and mount for the saw using scrap pieces of 1" X 2" board. It was easy, and didn't take maybe 30 minutes tops. It was harder, and took longer to calibrate & mark the ruler to the saw. Rick

01-17-2017, 09:12 PM	#9
critter69 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Hunt In: CO and Texas when I can	I did about the same thing. Added a squaring tool also.

01-17-2017, 09:27 PM	#10
Bisch Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sonora, Tx	critter69, do you move the nail to different hole to change length, and the nock goes on the nail when you saw? Bisch

01-17-2017, 10:39 PM	#11
Jmh05 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Water Valley, TX Hunt In: Tom Green/Irion Co.	Tagged

01-17-2017, 10:42 PM	#12
Jmh05 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Water Valley, TX Hunt In: Tom Green/Irion Co.	I found it, 2" mini bench saw...

01-18-2017, 12:44 AM	#13
M.E.B. Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: TX	Nice

01-18-2017, 07:26 PM	#14
Greyman Eight Point Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Marcos Hunt In: where the animals hide	I bought one of those saws from HF still have it but don't use it anymore. I changed out the blade and put one of my die grinder cutoff blades on it and it was a world of difference in the quality of cut. One thing I found when you are cutting an arrow, is to spin the arrow slowly while cutting. That should eliminate all fraying with carbon arrows.

01-18-2017, 07:42 PM	#16
Dry Bones Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Navarro County Hunt In: East Texas, Whatever comes available	Keep it simple. The cut off saw looks like a great idea, I still use a small hacksaw to cut each arrow. Mark them well, and not much pressure keeps the line smooth.

01-18-2017, 07:49 PM	#17
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones and San Saba Counties and Missouri	I don't do enough that I can't measure each arrow but if I had the space I do the slide rule thing.

01-18-2017, 08:23 PM	#18
Rat Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bertram	Gee whizz, and I've been using an Apple Arrow saw all these years...

01-18-2017, 08:26 PM	#20
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones and San Saba Counties and Missouri	I've used a hacksaw on many occasions. But this trad thing you have to cut to a length to get the spine right. May take a couple arrows to work through it. Want to have something to make it quicker and easier.

01-18-2017, 08:38 PM	#21
spidermonkey Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: northeast texas Hunt In: northeast and central texas	HA! Did mine like that when I set it up years ago Rick! Would say the ol "great minds think alike..." but, dont want to cut ya down like that! Only difference is my "nock block" does the sliding, not the saw. But, still has the scale, etc. My nock block has a tapered hole for the nock end, it slides along a piece of angle iron, and tightens down via a "wing-bolt". Good Huntin, and God Bless, Rusty

01-18-2017, 08:50 PM	#22
Tejasbacon Six Point Join Date: Jan 2017	Nice

01-18-2017, 09:45 PM	#23
Jmh05 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Water Valley, TX Hunt In: Tom Green/Irion Co.	Fireag bought a legit true arrow saw and is lurking around here. He said he may have one he's going to send me.

01-19-2017, 03:34 AM	#24
SwampRabbit Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tomball, TX Hunt In: Wherever	I have kept kicking around the idea of making one like yours Rick. I made one a while back with a dremel. http://discussions.texasbowhunter.co...d.php?t=551076 But it requires measuring, marking, and making multiple passes. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

01-19-2017, 09:53 AM	#25
sam4613 Four Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Zephyr, TX Hunt In: Brown County	Cabela's sells the blades specifically for carbon arrows.

01-19-2017, 10:52 AM	#26
Junkers88 Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: San Marcos Hunt In: searching	I need to get one of these built. I've been using a tubing cutter for the past half year or so. Richard.

01-19-2017, 05:10 PM	#28
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones and San Saba Counties and Missouri	Mine came today. Gary

01-26-2017, 11:45 PM	#30
60 Deluxe Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Coke County Hunt In: at home	My saw cuts tile too. The diamond blade works very good on carbons.

01-27-2017, 09:12 PM	#31
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones and San Saba Counties and Missouri	I have composite blades with the right arbor but are too big in diameter. Guess I will go by Cabela's. Gary

01-27-2017, 09:16 PM	#32
RickBarbee Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Back Roads Hunt In: Where I am	I just cut 18 shafts using this saw with the original blade turned backward. Not a single splintered fiber in the lot. All you have to do is be patient, and don't crowd the blade. Rick

01-27-2017, 10:01 PM	#35
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones and San Saba Counties and Missouri	I had 3 out of 4 get splinters. Tried blade both ways. Have to rotate shafts. Gary

01-28-2017, 09:39 AM	#37
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones and San Saba Counties and Missouri	Yeah a good wheel would help but I was putting some together for this bow. Got it done and they are flying good so I'm gtg. I have a dozen or better I have to refit as well and some of them are more expensive arrows so I'm glad I'm learning on these cheap ones. Gary

01-02-2018, 05:30 PM	#39
smokin feathers Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Shelbyville TX Hunt In: Shelby san augustine n newton co	Them look good! I still have my easton from when i had my shop n it will last me forever!!