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Hi guys...looking to purchase new arrows and thinking about getting the black eagle carnivores! Buying them is easy but getting them cut is the problem...I don't have a saw and don't wanna ruffle feathers taking them somewhere to be be cut....do shops frown upon taking in shafts not bought from there store? Any reviews on these arrows would be great as well....I've read a lot on line and seem like a pretty good arrow.
Thanks in advance
I never cut any but wouldn't a steel/copper pipe cutting tool work?
Mmmm....nope not on carbon! It's gotta be something high speed and clean! Many have tried that way but it does ruin the shafts!Quote:
Originally Posted by fratri
I guess I should add I'm near the Barrie area so if anyone knows who has a saw and cuts please let me know.
Most bow shops will cut and fletch. Don't worry about you not buying from them, non issue.
Not sure of shops in your location though.
Learn to cut and fletch your own arrows, it'll save you a lot of time & effort fixing arrows as well.
I use a die grinder with a zipcut. High speed slow hands. I made up a jig that would ensure the arrows are exactly the same lenth and the cuts are square to the shaft.
I use the cut off wheels/disks from my Dremel on the carbon arrows..works great, clean cut. Wear a mask !!!
Thanks oaknut and mike...I'll try that after practising on some old shafts of course!
If you are cutting them yourself make sure you invest in an arrow square very crucial to broadhead performance
Dan
If you are going to make your own arrows, invest in an arrow saw for about $120US - Nothing like having the right tools for the job.
I would just take them to the proper shop that have the equipment and experience. Whatever small fee they will charge will be well worth the hassle of purchasing equipment.
Same goes for re-fletching. At $2 per arrow it's not even worth buying the equipment and making a mess with the glue
I would think a carbide or diamond tip cut off wheel with the arrow in a jig would do just fine.
Save yourself a lot of potential head-aches and protect your investment by doing this RIGHT.Quote:
Originally Posted by anglerss17
You are minutes away from Wolf's Den and they will do it RIGHT for you, without a huge cost.