Arrow Building Tools

[peterp63]

What are the must-have tools for building your own arrows?

So far I have:

Arrow saw
Arrow squaring device
Fletching tool
Arrow deburr tool
Arrow spinner
Scale
Insert glue / fletching glue (are these the same??)

[JES]

Insert glue usually comes with the inserts, it’s a two part epoxy.

Fletching glue is different, essentially super glue. I use the Gorillas glue that has the brush, makes it much easier to apply.

List looks good.

[peterp63]

Insert glue usually comes with the inserts, it’s a two part epoxy.

Fletching glue is different, essentially super glue. I use the Gorillas glue that has the brush, makes it much easier to apply.

List looks good.

Thanks for the quick response! I bought the titanium outserts for my Easton FMJ Injexions and they did not come with epoxy. Also, any difference in tool selection between FMJ’s and carbon arrows?

[jds247]

I use hot melt for inserts . But some people don't like it.

[Paycheck]

In for this, I always think about making my own.

[JhuntsAlot]

In for this, I always think about making my own.

Same here.

Curious on where to get quality carbon shafts. Seeing this thread, I did a quick search and see some on ebay. But not sure if I would go that route.


J

[jds247]

Same here.

Curious on where to get quality carbon shafts. Seeing this thread, I did a quick search and see some on ebay. But not sure if I would go that route.


J

I buy my velocity 300s from the gold tip website or amazon..

[Cullbuck]

Same here.

Curious on where to get quality carbon shafts. Seeing this thread, I did a quick search and see some on ebay. But not sure if I would go that route.


J

Lancaster Archery has alot of bare shafts on their website.

[hunterburch42]

Keep em coming!


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[jake-1024]

I use the same gorilla super glue for fletching and inserts. It’s worked fine for me. Other than that, your list looks good. I’d invest money in a good fletching jig too.

[peterp63]

I use the same gorilla super glue for fletching and inserts. It’s worked fine for me. Other than that, your list looks good. I’d invest money in a good fletching jig too.

Feel free to throw out some suggestions. Lots to choose from and I’m willing to spend the money up front on good equipment. Saws, as well.

[muddyfuzzy]

I've had great success with both Carbon Express and Pine Ridge fletching glues. For inserts I really like INSTAbond IR-1500, its a fast set adhesive impregnated with rubber with keeps the bond flexible and less prone to sheering under a shock load. For outsert or HIT types anchoring systems AAE 2-part slow cure is the best option. The are several options on saws but I have literally cut thousands of shafts with 8,000 RPM Weston. My two preferred fletching jigs are the Arizona Mini-max and the Blitz.

[Texas Grown]

Maybe I missed it. But depending on the shafts you are using, a spine location tool could be some help. Some shafts mfgs orrientate the spine according to label. Some not.

The fish are biting, and there's hogs to be kilt. Gotta go!

[CodyWitt]

Every fletching will have a glue it likes the best. Something I learned along time ago about fletching sand glue, if you buy a primer pen it will ensure solid vane adhesion no matter the glue. Best thing I ever did in arrow building was stumble across the primer pen.

[Junkers88]

I prefer fletching tape over the glue.