What is a close estimate of the total price of tools I would need to make my own woodies once I have the shafts.
A knife. Parifin to seal the wood. sinew to tie on fletch and secure the nock from splitting. Pitch to glue on the point(free from the nearest pine tree). If you like color,beets will give you red. onion skins or osage dust will give you yellow. etc. If you don't have a horse to donate hair you could cut some of your own and tie in a bundle for a fine brush. OR...you could spend about 3-400 and buy whats offered. It just depends what end result your looking for. It's very rewarding either way.
get a free 2008 catalog from Kustom King and look for yourself. I'd say between $60 to $90 depending on how you want to do them :archer:
Hi MK-I've been making my own arrows since about 1973. This is what I've settled on.
A Wilton combo disk and belt sander to do the tapers w/homemade jigs. Found on sale at Lowe's for $65. For years I used the pencil sharpener types for about $7, then went to a Tru-center for about $25.
An alcohol burner for about $12 to install points.
I just got a Phillips crester for $175. You can get a Bohning for around $90.
I have a Ace arrow straightener for about $25. I use the heel of my hand for 99% of straightening.
I use a 6 arrow Jo-Jan fletcher, because of my job. I work a BUNCH of hours and don't have a lot of free time. $90. You can get a single arrow tool for under $30.
I use the Archery-Past short dip tubes for the crown dips. About $12 ea. For years I use copper tubes w/end caps.
I use the Archery-Past long dip tubes to apply my finish. About $12 ea.
If I am just staining arrows I use a foam brush. 10 for a buck.
If you decide to roll your own, you will find a lot of satisfaction in the process.
Good luck Hap
You can go as high as you want.
email Ted at raptoratchery.com-he is a sponsor and will tell you what you need. Ted has been a big help to me.