New to Trad archery and was wondering of some ways to cut aluminum shafts.
I am thinking a pipe cutter with extra emphasis on being delicate.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated and welcome.
Thanks, Craig
I use a cheap 2" mini chop saw I picked up from Harbor Frieght. I would think a tubing cutter would work if you took your time.
Regards,
Tubing cutter will be fine. Just debur the inside
QuoteOriginally posted by m midd:
Tubing cutter will be fine. Just debur the inside
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Works like a charm. Use one arrow for reference when lining up to the blade and start to spin. Tighten a bit and spin a few more times. It doesn't take much and for the limited number of shafts I cut it works just fine.
Dan
Yep, a tubing cutter does the trick. I don't cut enough shafts to make a cut-off saw worth the expense. I've used the same cheap-o tubing cutter for 6-7 years now.
I have both and prefer the tubing cutter. The cuts are straighter and it only takes a few minutes to cut a dozen shafts.
It works for me to A good job for the price mike
I've used a tubing cutter for years now, works fine. Might want to insert a metal rod (can't remember what it's called) into your shaft so you don't crush the thing while cuttin'. I think 3 Rivers sells them.
... mike ...
You can use an appropriate size drill bit inside the arrow as a mandril to cut against. Works great.
DaveP
I've been cutting them with a tubing cutter for many years no problems.
Ditto on the tubing cutter. Just go easy. I bought one of the mini cut off tools from Harbor Fright and it was a waste of money. I must have got a bad one.
Tubing cutters work great! I would recommend what others have mentioned about the rod inside...don't take much to roll the edge. I also take a small file and nock off the burr. Good to go!
Jason
small tublng cutter here too. I'll de-burr the arrow with my hand de-burring tool for shell casings.
Another tube cutter fan for aluminum arrows here. :thumbsup:
Tube cutter here too !
I bought a saw at a swap meet at the gun club.
All set up and only 20 dollars.
I had to get lucky SOMETIME!
Killdeer :goldtooth:
Tubing cutter here. Just use a very light hand.
I use the Harbor Freight chop 2" chop saw. About 24 bucks. Does a great job on aluminum and carbons.