What method do ya'll use for cresting? What method is easy and works? I don't really want to spend the money on one of the arrow cresting lathe spinners.. Way too expensive
Do a search here, there are lots of threads on DIY cresting machines.
This is my latest :goldtooth: ...Van
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/VanTX/Arrow%20Making%20Tools/Crester3.jpg)
No power except the rechargeable screwdriver
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/VanTX/Arrow%20Making%20Tools/Crester4.jpg)
Another good idea is using the paint pens for the cresting. They work great!
Quality cresting really needs to be done with a cresting machine, either store bought or home made. if you are meticulous you could try building a cradle like rod builders do. you could even build a cradle out of 2 pieces of wood with a notch and a piece of felt to pad the arrow.
If you wanted to do a simple cap dip you could spray paint the cap with paint bought from the DIY store. i just tape off my cap at 10 inches with blue painters tape and do 2 or 3 light sprays on the shaft, if you mess up, use a paint thinner to remove as much as possible, sand and try again.
As for a home made cresting machine, do a search and you will find several threads. i have included a pic of the one i made, its not perfect but it works, although i need to improve it some. it is made with a used sewing machine motor i bought for 10 dollar at a sewing machine repair shop, some scrap wood, a dimmer switch and a scrap extension cord.
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb308/GooseBreath/IMG_7802.jpg)
Good luck and let us know how you do. Jack
What kind of brushes are you using? I bought a pack of Sable brushes but didn't have any luck. They seemed like they wouldn't hold the paint.