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Title: Tru-center Taper Tool
Post by: ToxophilitePastor on December 27, 2017, 04:31:00 PM

I have an old style truck-center taper tool. I need to replace the blades on it but I can't find any that will fit. The new tru-center tool (V2) blades will not fit it. Any idea where I can get replacement blades for the old style tool?

Thanks!!

Title: Re: Tru-center Taper Tool
Post by: kevsuperg on December 27, 2017, 05:11:00 PM

I too have the original , I touched them up once on a stone, held them with a pair if vise grips. Just s few very light passes, seemed to work.
 I see the original company that made the tool went out o business hence the v2.
 I tried a quick search w/o luck. You and I may have to upgrade

Title: Re: Tru-center Taper Tool
Post by: M60gunner on December 27, 2017, 09:08:00 PM

Been looking for a substitute as well. Besides the tool itself I have adapters so I can use my drill motor to turn them. Cost more than the tool itself.

Title: Re: Tru-center Taper Tool
Post by: slowbowjoe on December 28, 2017, 01:02:00 AM

I asked the same question here a couple of years ago here, not long after the new V2 came out - no luck. Called around, still nothing. Sharpening is the only option, and not real easy, for me.

Title: Re: Tru-center Taper Tool
Post by: ToxophilitePastor on December 28, 2017, 06:51:00 AM

Thanks! I was afraid that would be the answer.

Title: Re: Tru-center Taper Tool
Post by: Captain*Kirk on December 28, 2017, 10:27:00 AM

Actually, the V2 is pretty reasonable, all things considered. Plus, new blades are readily available.

 https://www.3riversarchery.com/search.html?&w=tru%20center%20v2%20taper%20tool

Sounds like time for an upgrade.

Title: Re: Tru-center Taper Tool
Post by: nek4me on December 28, 2017, 08:10:00 PM

I have the original tool also. Good news is looks like the footwork to find replacement blades has been  done... the bad is will have to replace it someday too.

Title: Re: Tru-center Taper Tool
Post by: Duncan on December 28, 2017, 09:24:00 PM

If you buy a new tool consider the Bear Paw taper tool. Billet aluminum machined to precision. Best taper tool I've used and I have had a few.

Don't know how old your tool is but back in the day we would adapt Schick injector razor blades. Good luck finding any of those now.

Title: Re: Tru-center Taper Tool
Post by: M60gunner on December 28, 2017, 09:41:00 PM

Thanks Duncan, I still have some from our orginal Wasp broadhead days.