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Title: arrow saw
Post by: nhbuck1 on November 27, 2016, 08:58:00 PM
what can you use to get a good cut for an arrow? i dont have a saw i need something cheap
Title: Re: arrow saw
Post by: on November 27, 2016, 09:31:00 PM
Go to Harbor Freight and get one of the mini cut off saws, or if you have a dremel tool, rig up a jig to keep it square and use a cutoff blade.

Bisch
Title: Re: arrow saw
Post by: Hermon on November 27, 2016, 09:31:00 PM
A dremel tool will work for aluminum and carbon.
Title: Re: arrow saw
Post by: Caleb the bow breaker on November 28, 2016, 08:57:00 AM
I use a mitre saw with a finish cut carbide blade in it.  I just go really slow and wear a dust mask.   Use it for wood and carbon.  For aluminum I use a tubing cutter.  Probably not the best tools for the job and some may argue against them but I have had nothing but great results.

C
Title: Re: arrow saw
Post by: Buckeye1977 on November 28, 2016, 09:13:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Bisch:
Go to Harbor Freight and get one of the mini cut off saws, or if you have a dremel tool, rig up a jig to keep it square and use a cutoff blade.

Bisch
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Nick
Title: Re: arrow saw
Post by: Car54 on November 28, 2016, 09:49:00 AM
It's been awhile since I looked on YouTube,  but it showed how to build a cheaper arrow saw.
Title: Re: arrow saw
Post by: M60gunner on November 28, 2016, 11:00:00 AM
For years I used a Xacto miter box and saw. Used to be about $12 for the kit. Came with a fine blade I used for aluminum shafts. It will work with the wood saw blade for carbons. I always scored around the whole shaft before cutting through to prevent the carbon from splintering.
That got to slow and tedious so I got one of those cutoff saws from fleabay. $25 bucks with a spare blade. All I use now.
Title: Re: arrow saw
Post by: stagetek on November 28, 2016, 11:41:00 AM
Yep. Go get the Mini Cut-off saw from Harbor Freight. About $25.