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November 17th, 2014, 11:28 AM
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Cutting arrows
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
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November 17th, 2014 11:28 AM
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November 17th, 2014, 11:35 AM
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I never cut any but wouldn't a steel/copper pipe cutting tool work?
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November 17th, 2014, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by
fratri
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!
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November 17th, 2014, 11:58 AM
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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.
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November 17th, 2014, 12:37 PM
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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.
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November 17th, 2014, 12:43 PM
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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.
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November 17th, 2014, 12:47 PM
#7
I use the cut off wheels/disks from my Dremel on the carbon arrows..works great, clean cut. Wear a mask !!!
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November 17th, 2014, 12:56 PM
#8
Thanks oaknut and mike...I'll try that after practising on some old shafts of course!
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November 17th, 2014, 02:12 PM
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If you are cutting them yourself make sure you invest in an arrow square very crucial to broadhead performance
Dan
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November 17th, 2014, 08:23 PM
#10
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.