Title: Point and nock tapers
Post by: K. Mogensen on March 14, 2010, 08:20:00 PM
Post by: K. Mogensen on March 14, 2010, 08:20:00 PM
Okay, so I've got another question about woodies. (I know, I just can't make up my mind !["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
) Anyway, I had a question about tapering the ends. Which tool would you recommend for tapering BOTH nock and point ends and doesn't wanna drop a bunch of dough on a Woodchuck. I got a Tru center for tapering some bamboo (recommended by a friend) and after trying it out last night for an hour on my POC's, I think that's all it'll be for. Just not my cup. I hear alot about a Wiffen or Wiffle or something like that, are those good? Thanks!
) Anyway, I had a question about tapering the ends. Which tool would you recommend for tapering BOTH nock and point ends and doesn't wanna drop a bunch of dough on a Woodchuck. I got a Tru center for tapering some bamboo (recommended by a friend) and after trying it out last night for an hour on my POC's, I think that's all it'll be for. Just not my cup. I hear alot about a Wiffen or Wiffle or something like that, are those good? Thanks!
Title: Re: Point and nock tapers
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 14, 2010, 08:58:00 PM
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 14, 2010, 08:58:00 PM
I'm looking for a good taper tool myself. Thanks for the thread!
Title: Re: Point and nock tapers
Post by: StanM on March 14, 2010, 10:20:00 PM
Post by: StanM on March 14, 2010, 10:20:00 PM
K. If you have a table saw, or access to one, you can make a really simple jig that will do point and nock tapers pretty simply.
Here's a link to thread I did a while ago that shows my jig.
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=043864
Stan
Here's a link to thread I did a while ago that shows my jig.
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=043864
Stan
Title: Re: Point and nock tapers
Post by: Fletcher on March 14, 2010, 11:00:00 PM
Post by: Fletcher on March 14, 2010, 11:00:00 PM
The best tapers are ground on a disk sander. If you have access to one, use it. One of the benchtop 6" disk/4x36" belt sander combos is a very handy tool and does a great job with tapers. I like a "V" groove type guide. AMAW makes a guide block that is grooved for both nock and point tapers. AMAW, KK, 3RA and I all carry them.
The Bearpaw tool is getting some good reports. It looks good, but I haven't used it myself. The pencil sharpener types will work on some of the softwoods like POC, but not on hardwoods or fir.
The Bearpaw tool is getting some good reports. It looks good, but I haven't used it myself. The pencil sharpener types will work on some of the softwoods like POC, but not on hardwoods or fir.
Title: Re: Point and nock tapers
Post by: JRY309 on March 14, 2010, 11:04:00 PM
Post by: JRY309 on March 14, 2010, 11:04:00 PM
For me I have tried a few of the hand held,but broke down and bought a Woodchuck and happier that I did,it does cost a bit more but if you are going to do alot it is worth it.I can make small adjustments to the taper for a perfect fit,I have had it for 15 years and done many dozen arrows with it.Hand held ones don't always taper a hardwood shaft and well as grinding it with the Woodchuck.It depends on how much you want to spend.
Title: Re: Point and nock tapers
Post by: Grey Taylor on March 14, 2010, 11:55:00 PM
Post by: Grey Taylor on March 14, 2010, 11:55:00 PM
As mentioned, a power sander of some kind is best. If you need to go with hand held I'd look at the little Wiffen types. I find them much better than the Tru-Center.
For bamboo you'll have to go with power, the pencil sharpener type will not work for those.
Guy
For bamboo you'll have to go with power, the pencil sharpener type will not work for those.
Guy
Title: Re: Point and nock tapers
Post by: SuperK on March 15, 2010, 12:12:00 AM
Post by: SuperK on March 15, 2010, 12:12:00 AM
Check out the Bearpaw. The one I have cuts smooth tapers on cedar, poplar and ramin. The only thing I would change would be to be able to adjust the length of the broadhead taper.
Title: Re: Point and nock tapers
Post by: Don Stokes on March 15, 2010, 11:34:00 AM
Post by: Don Stokes on March 15, 2010, 11:34:00 AM
If you do very many, the Woodchuck is worth the money. Mine has been going for about 15 years now.
Title: Re: Point and nock tapers
Post by: BobW on March 15, 2010, 11:39:00 AM
Post by: BobW on March 15, 2010, 11:39:00 AM
BearPaw and sharp blades. I taper walnut footings with no problem. You just need to keep it sharp.
Title: Re: Point and nock tapers
Post by: lpcjon2 on March 15, 2010, 02:34:00 PM
Post by: lpcjon2 on March 15, 2010, 02:34:00 PM
I have a few hand taper tools that look like pencil sharpeners and if you keep the blades sharp they work fine.If you are doing dozens of arrows then get the jig.
Title: Re: Point and nock tapers
Post by: Shakes.602 on March 15, 2010, 07:20:00 PM
Post by: Shakes.602 on March 15, 2010, 07:20:00 PM
I just made My Own Jig for my Combo Craftsman Disk/Belt Sander. :thumbsup: I used the Grooves in the Disk Table as a Reference, and and made a Block with the Angles are already cut!! Works Like a Charm!! :archer: :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Point and nock tapers
Post by: Roconman on March 15, 2010, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: Roconman on March 15, 2010, 09:59:00 PM
I just got done tapering a dozen shafts with a "Traditional Taper Tool" from 3 Rivers.I'm impressed, the tapers came out perfect.They are even on sale right now. Don't waste your money on there True-center taper tool,I could never get accurate tapers with it.