looking for input as to which spine testers are the most favored and why?? Not interested in the home made jobbies right now. I am not looking to spend $300.00 plus on a high end digital model at this point either. Thanks
I have one made by a guy who posts on here-cupcake-his name might be Eric. Excellent tester-don't know if he still makes them.
There are quite a few "how to" spine testers that require much monatery input, just a bit of time and a few scraps to make.
Google James Hill spine tester. Thats the one I made and use.
spine-o-meter by Oak Creek Archery 760-305-2227
Goes by cupcake
Either of the models by Ace work extremely well. One is under $100. and the other is a little over $200 from what I recall.
I have the cheaper Ace. The Spine Master. It works very well for me. Hap
Camodad, I've got a Spine-O-Meter that I would sell if you are interested.
If you can get a Spine-o-Meter at a reasonable price, go for it. I asked Kevin (Cupcake) about them at a shoot in April and I don't believe he is making any more in the forseeable future.
It's a very good unit.
Guy
The Ace Spinetesters are about as good as you can find today. Price is good for what you get.
I messed with the bigger one at the GLLI and I really like what Bob has done with it. very slick tester.
The smaller one is real good as well.
CTT
PM sent Camodadd.
QuoteOriginally posted by Grey Taylor:
If you can get a Spine-o-Meter at a reasonable price
what is a reasonable price?? How much were/are they new??
As everybody said Ace is good and the basic one is about the cheapest commercially made one I know of.
I know you said you wasn't interested in a homemade one right now but if you do change your mind here is the easiest one to build I have found. It's supposed to be very accurate too. I just ordered a digital caliper and as soon as it arrives I am going to build one. Good luck.
http://poorfolkbows.com/spine1.htm
camodad, I wish I remembered how much those units are brand new but I don't. I do remember thinking it was a little high but considering that each one is handmade and the quality that is in it I don't think it was out of sight. It was just more than I wanted to pay at the time.
And that's the crux move, if you think it's a reasonable price then there's your answer. If you don't, there's your answer, too.
I guess that goes for everything we buy.
Guy
I have been using a Don Adams for a long time. I always buy hand spined cedar shafts and I always double check them when I get them and they always match up. Three Rivers has them for $176.00.