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Title: Arrow saw geniuses and home machinists need your input on DIY 5,000 rpm arrow saw
Post by: highpoint forge on January 24, 2011, 03:37:00 PM
I'm replicating an Apple arrow saw and have assembled all the bits. 1/15hp motor from Grainger, on/off switch and cord, aluminum L-bracket and yardstick, 3.5" cutting wheels, and I'm short the sliding nock holder, and arbor for the motor, and I'd like a guard too for that cutting wheel.

Not having made metal stuff like this, I'm lacking in resources to purchase the above items. Can you readily get this stuff somewhere.

Will I spend more time building it and in parts than just ordering the Apple and getting it over with?

No I don't want a harbor freight mini cutoff setup, thanks.

Anyone?
Title: Re: Arrow saw geniuses and home machinists need your input on DIY 5,000 rpm arrow saw
Post by: Ron+dog on January 24, 2011, 05:03:00 PM
i use a yardstick and furring strip jig with my shop vise and a dremel tool never had a problem my whole out fit cost me $5 in cutoff wheels everything else i had or was given what ever you decide i wouldnt spend too much $$$ i dont think it will be worth it in the end
Title: Re: Arrow saw geniuses and home machinists need your input on DIY 5,000 rpm arrow saw
Post by: JOEBO on January 24, 2011, 07:00:00 PM
You can buy one cheeper than the parts
http://www.fsdiscountarchery.com/arrowshopcut-offsaw5000.aspx
Title: Re: Arrow saw geniuses and home machinists need your input on DIY 5,000 rpm arrow saw
Post by: highpoint forge on January 24, 2011, 07:41:00 PM
JOEBO have I told you I love you today? AWESOME. TG to the rescue. Glad I have all the receipts....

Thanks!
Title: Re: Arrow saw geniuses and home machinists need your input on DIY 5,000 rpm arrow saw
Post by: LimBender on January 25, 2011, 10:12:00 PM
Joebo,

Was looking for a saw and that one you posted previously caught my eye.  Looks nice, right $$$, and I assume 5,000 rpm is sufficient for carbon.  Any other comments on it, pros and cons appreciated.  Looking forward to getting into this arrow building thing!
Title: Re: Arrow saw geniuses and home machinists need your input on DIY 5,000 rpm arrow saw
Post by: Tree Rat on January 25, 2011, 10:15:00 PM
I see your changing direction, but the arbor can be had at Grainger's also. Then you just have to make the sldie which is pretty easy.