I am indeed the world worse at straightening cedar arrow. Picked up a Ace roller straightener which helped a little, but I guess I must not be detecting the arched portions of the arrows well enough.
Any suggestions or tips on arrow straightening?
It took quite a bit of practice for me to get good at it. There is an excellent write up somewhere on this site about 'finger straightening' shafting and really simplifies the process; but it still requires the practice.
Practice makes perfect, well close enough. I was frustrated a few dozen arrow shafts ago but after sitting down and working my way through a few dozen, I am pretty confident in my straightening. Just keep working at it.
I made a long V-block once and threw a thin towel over the arrow shaft and ironed the shaft as I spun it by hand. It worked well, but you can also burnish it straight just using a nice smooth screwdriver shaft. Face the high side of the shaft up and rub the high spot, using a bit of pressure.
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All though I use all the regular methods for straightening wood shafts. My favorite is still the way I used to straighten aluminum shafts, with a set up of rollers and a dial indicator.
Mine is home built but there are vesions on the market. I can usually get to withen .003 on my best shafts.
Ron
I agree with Macbow. I use an AAE straightener.
I roll the Shaft on my Kitchen CounterTop, Until I see a High Spot. Then I hold the Shaft and Elevate it with a Kids Trapazoid, A Rectangle with Angle Ends, ALL while Holding Onto the Shaft, Keeping My Eye on Where the High Spot Was.
Then Roll The "Ace Roller Straightener" :thumbsup: Over the Bad Spot, Over & Over Until You "Think" it should be Better. Then Roll the Shaft on the Countertop to see if I Fixed it, or Made Another "High Spot". I Agree "Practice is the BEST Teacher"!!
You will get the Hang of It, GOOD LUCK and Be Patient, Patience is a BIG HELP As Well!!
You will wonder how you Couldnt Do It Before!! :goldtooth:
I do like Shakes.602. Roll on flat formica tabletop and try to look "under" the arrow. The high spots are the "crooks" and they become readily apparent. At that point, I just put my finger on the highest spot and pull up on the closest end of the shaft. I use the Ace roller the same way for minute adjustments.
Really much easier than it sounds....