Has anyone out there ever used a Dremel as your power plant for a cresting rig? Im thinking about building a set up that the Dremel can just sit in when I run it on the lowest speed to spin the shafts. I would make my own bit, one that would hold the shaft. I have it all planned out, but want to see if anyone else has tried this and how it turned out for them! Let me know! Any pics?
Never tried it but I think you might have a hard time getting the Dremel to turn slow enough for cresting. Even at the lowest speed those things turn out some pretty high RPM's.
I have used a variable speed cordless drill. It works pretty good if the chuck hasn't been abused. I have also used a powered screwdriver. Use a piece of hose over the flat head bit and insert your nock inside. Use a "V" block for the other end. If your shaft isn't totally straight, move the "V" block closer to the area your cresting. Been using this setup for 20+ years. I find it easier to spend $100 on a good drill that I'll use a lot rather than a crester that I may use a couple times a year. Just my 2 cents. ;)
I know from experience (see tag line below) that you can spin an arrow too fast for cresting. Most cresters run about 300 RPM and I wouldn't recommend going too much faster. My new Spinright is slower and works nicely, too.
Old sewing machine motors make great cresting motors. You can even use the foot control or install a hand turned knob to control the speed,like I did.
Yea. Kind of like this.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4436462073_5d2c7685e1.jpg)
Also heard of guys using a drill motor. or cordless screwdriver.
I use a cordless screw driver,only do a few at a time when I do decide to do some,so I'm happy with that.
Encino Man,,that's the tidiest work bench I've ever seen,,if mine looked like that the Mrs would think somebody new had moved in.
cordless screwdiver, 3/8" surge tubing coupler, foam 'v' block to rest the shaft. too darn easy.
(http://www.tradgang.com/rob/ta/woodies/crest.jpg)
Ok, well thanks for the pics guys! I see there are many options in regards to getting a home made set up to work for you! Thanks!
results of using a cordless screwdriver, colored sharpie pens and a pilot silver paint pen ...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/1024-1.jpg)
I know someone who uses a Dremel with a tubing coupler that sounds like Rob's above. I haven't seen the set up, but have seen the results. It did a fine job.
Rob, those look great! Well I guess I dont need to go get a $150 cresting set up, now do I! Thanks again people!
Rob...those are great! When you are using the simple sharpie pens, what do you then coat them with? Just a simply poly clear coat spray, or what?
Good stuff as always. I tend to gravitate towards your simple methods Rob. The turkey wing how-to was still the best I've seen yet.
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