I was taking mine to a bowshop and using thier bowsaw. But figured its easy enough to cut. Especially since I am going to do my own taper for BH and nock. Thought about using a miter box and maybe a fine toothed hack saw or dremel.
But I also have a small tubing cutter. And since I will be tapering the end for a field point, I don't care if I mess up the finish within 1/2 of the end?
I usualy cut mine when they are still shafts. I nock taper them(this allows them to fit into my "jig"/miter box) cut them to the desired length, and then point taper them. I use the miter box saw SLOWLY so as not to damage the shaft with splits and such. Im by no means an expert, but it works well enough for me.
I used to agonize over that, wrapping the place to cut with tape...not anymore.
I use a little hacksaw, jeweler's saw, coping saw or whatever. Cut around the shaft a bit and snap them off. Last time out I used an arrow saw that I picked up for twenty bucks at a swap meet. It was faster, but no better.
Killdeer
I use a mini miter saw. Check it out here.
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=3618
If you can't find it let me know and I will help you look. It works great, is very sharp, and has fine teeth.
Jon
I use a miter saw myself. No sweat.
call me primitive...I just score it around the shaft with a sharp pocketknife and then snap it off...the taper seems to clean things up....
case barlow...snap! :)
I use a small hacksaw, score around the entire shft and cut as I turn it and than snap off. Shawn
I'm an electrician, so I use my cable cutter. They are around $10 for a pair. Made to keep large wire round when cut, and works perfectly on woodies.
I use an old Martin arrow saw jig.I've had it for a long time and it still works great.
Use and old Martin Cut off Saw (kinda like a miter saw) and have my faithful Cutoff arrow saw, that my old hunting parterner and I built out of cast off parts, from junked saws. He could build anything. And of course my standby, a good sharp pocket knife. Now be careful and don't cut the wrong thing...sharp kinives and fingers are not compatable!
I used to use a dremel. Now I just grab whatever's handy. Hacksaw, pocket knife, steak knife... Actually, I'm kinda partial to the serrated single bevel steak knife. It doesn't really matter as long as you score it all the way around before you snap it.
i just use a stanley knife real easy to do just get ya length ya want mark it and cut it. :thumbsup: have fun
I made a grooved board that attaches to the T-square on my table saw. I marked it in inches and I can set the cut length using a screw. It work great. I also will just measure it and cut it on the bandsaw or use a hack saw depending the mood I'm in. All of the aboved mentioned methods work.
Built an arrow cut off saw in about 1/2 hour and for $10 about 20 years ago. Still running. I've replaced the sewing machine motor once for $20.
Mike
Pocket knife , roll it back and forth under blade and snap off :D :D No need to spend money on a cutter :D :D
Ok, guys, sounds like I am on the right track. Thanks for everyones advise.
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I'm with Big Dave. Box cutter. Hap
Have not tried them for arrow shafts but certain Japanese hand saws are supposed to have an extremely fine cut. They cut on the pull stroke rather than the push.
Oberon
Here's a pic of my arrow saw jig. Basically it's a specialized miter box. The guide blocks are hickory so they don't get cut up too bad and the stop end is marked for length. I picked up the saw at a local hobby shop. It's a HONA brand and cuts on the pull stroke. One good thing, with a little care, I can cut a dozen at once. :cool:
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To answer the question, I use a radial arm saw. I cut halfway. Complete the cut from the other way. Jawge
Just go to a hobby store, and Xacto knives make a dandy little saw that works great.
Lost Arra, now that was funny! What ever works :biglaugh:
Terry
I have a bow saw that my brother-in-law made years ago...I also just use a hack saw
Sorrry wrong post
I use a small saw made by X-acto. It's fit in a handle like the blade do, only this handle has some bulk. The blade is so fine, you can cut carbons without splintering them. You'll find the saw in your local hobby/crafts shops! :thumbsup:
Bandsaw seems to work just fine.
Used to use a mitre box and fine tooth wood saw or hack saw. Now just use my band saw.
I use a 12" DeWalt power miter saw (one of three) :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
I usually cut all twelve at the same time.
-Brett
Losy Arra, I guess your way there must be alot of broken arra. :)
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42307
Works great. Quick, easy, and affordable.
Like Ho'nehe Jeff andFatman said, score the shaft with a stanley knife by cutting and rolling the shaft at the same time. Then snap the cut end off and taper. You can do a dozen arrows in a minute or two this way.