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Title: Arrow point tapering jigs
Post by: Flem on August 08, 2019, 10:19:03 AM

Anybody have pictures and or plans for a point tapering jig for a disc sander or tablesaw, they would not mind sharing? I'm tired of my marginal setup, looking for something fast and accurate. Obviously for woodies.

Title: Re: Arrow point tapering jigs
Post by: Flem on August 08, 2019, 11:43:18 AM

I figured some of the more primitive guy's like Pat and Eric, not to mention Bue, would probably use homemade jigs.

Title: Re: Arrow point tapering jigs
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 08, 2019, 02:35:24 PM

Some right here in TG under how to section.

http://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=108897.0

Title: Re: Arrow point tapering jigs
Post by: Forwardhandle on August 08, 2019, 04:02:11 PM

I just use the the pencil sharping type tool for mine works good for me !

Title: Re: Arrow point tapering jigs
Post by: Flem on August 08, 2019, 06:31:09 PM

Thanks Roy, couple of good ones in that thread. I did do a google search, but I didn't go deep.
I have one of those Tru taper tools also, but the problem for me is I make my shafts to hit the desired spine, irregardless of diameter. I end up with a lot of variation in diameter.
Is it just me, or do those photo bucket pics SUCK! I hate that damn logo obscuring the pictures.

Title: Re: Arrow point tapering jigs
Post by: Pat B on August 08, 2019, 07:43:15 PM

I had better luck with the cheap pencil sharpeners type than the TruTaper I had when I was using POC shafts. I gave it away. I never could get it to work right. Since I started making hardwood shoots and cane arrows I started using my belt/disc sander with a jig similar to the ones in the link.

Title: Re: Arrow point tapering jigs
Post by: Mad Max on August 08, 2019, 07:46:35 PM

Flem
Some of my picture are like that but I did not pay them any money.