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Title: Thinking of going modern..........
Post by: monkeyball on February 25, 2010, 01:22:00 PM
Spine tester that is. I have been using a vintage
Scheib EXACT-O-MATIC for years now. It is a great spine tester and if I had a nickel for every dozen arrows it has gone ......

  So,I am thinking of going with something a little more up to date,maybe even digital.Anybody have any opinions on what is out there.

        Thanks a lot,
                     Craig
Title: Re: Thinking of going modern..........
Post by: Oregon Okie on February 25, 2010, 01:31:00 PM
That bearpaw looks awesome but you gotta do alot of arrows for $300.
never used it.
Title: Re: Thinking of going modern..........
Post by: BobW on February 25, 2010, 01:33:00 PM
don't know a thing about it, but have you seen that new Bear Paw (German made)? Holy "Fahrvergnügen"!!!
Title: Re: Thinking of going modern..........
Post by: Old York on February 25, 2010, 01:39:00 PM
I've heard very good reports about the Spine-O-Meter.
Title: Re: Thinking of going modern..........
Post by: Rob DiStefano on February 25, 2010, 01:45:00 PM
my diy old fashioned spine test works just fine for me.  :cool:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/DSC02580.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/DSC02581.jpg)
Title: Re: Thinking of going modern..........
Post by: stringstretcher on February 25, 2010, 01:55:00 PM
Look up cupcake on here, and see if he still makes them.
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Post by: Bjorn on February 25, 2010, 02:01:00 PM
I love the spine-o-meter, been using it almost daily and weekly for three years. I had a home made set up before that-not nearly as elegant as yours Rob!
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Post by: Pat B on February 25, 2010, 02:55:00 PM
Why fix it if it ain't broke!!!
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Post by: monkeyball on February 25, 2010, 03:05:00 PM
Like that sinker arrow weight Rob!!!!

  Anybody use the digital???
Title: Re: Thinking of going modern..........
Post by: BobW on February 25, 2010, 03:08:00 PM
I was just trying to picture how many BB split shot I would have to string up to make the proper weight (since I just don't have a stash of surf-casting stones like that).....  :saywhat:
Title: Re: Thinking of going modern..........
Post by: tradhunter1 on February 25, 2010, 03:22:00 PM
If you have the money to spend Ace archery has a very good and easy to use spine/spin tester.
Title: Re: Thinking of going modern..........
Post by: Earl Jeff on February 25, 2010, 03:28:00 PM
(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss115/earljeff/spinetester2006.jpg)

Just put a few things togeather around the house and WO-LA spine tester.