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Title: Arrow saw help please
Post by: rluttrell on December 29, 2013, 12:34:00 PM
I have never had to have my arrows cut, My daughter has taken up archery and full length will just not work for her. I am starting her off with aluminum and later carbons.
I have never purchased a arrow saw and need help with choosing one. I want to get one that is made out of quality and will last. but I don't have a clue to which one. if you guys don't mind suggesting one and telling why it would be great
thanks Robert
Title: Re: Arrow saw help please
Post by: Bill Turner on December 29, 2013, 01:25:00 PM
Three Rivers offers cut off saws in their catalog. I believe they are made by Apple. I bought mine off the big auction site and have been happy. Its built around a Harbor Freight Mini cut off saw and works well on aluminum, wood and carbon. Two types of blades are included. Good luck with your search.
Title: Re: Arrow saw help please
Post by: Prairie Drifter on December 29, 2013, 01:34:00 PM
If your cutting aluminum, pick up a tubing cutter at your local hardware store, around $10, in the plumbing section.
Title: Re: Arrow saw help please
Post by: babs on December 29, 2013, 01:59:00 PM
I got mine from bowhunter superstore there from pa
Title: Re: Arrow saw help please
Post by: Matty on December 29, 2013, 02:04:00 PM
What are you cutting.?  Alum. Use a pipe cutter.  Home D $2
Carbon use a dremel.
Wood use a fine tooth hack saw. Then taper
Title: Re: Arrow saw help please
Post by: wapiti on December 29, 2013, 03:00:00 PM
Ordered mine direct from Apple Archery. Well worth it. Get the one with dust collection and use it when cutting carbons.
Title: Re: Arrow saw help please
Post by: ranger 3 on December 29, 2013, 03:03:00 PM
Harbor freight works great
Title: Re: Arrow saw help please
Post by: Cootling on December 29, 2013, 04:02:00 PM
Keep in mind that you are going to put very few hours on your saw.  I bought a cheap high-speed cutoff saw around 15 years ago.  It works great and is still going strong.

Don't breath carbon dust!
Title: Re: Arrow saw help please
Post by: cahaba on December 29, 2013, 04:41:00 PM
The Harbor Freight mini cutoff saw is very inexpensive and works good. It's not the quality of a Apple but if you are just making arrows for you and your family it would serve you well.
Title: Re: Arrow saw help please
Post by: rluttrell on January 20, 2014, 05:29:00 PM
OK after reading and reading this is what I settled on
Apple Archery
Pro Arrow Saw
w/Dust
Collector
I figure it will last beyond me and will gift it to my grandsons.
Title: Re: Arrow saw help please
Post by: tracker12 on January 20, 2014, 05:35:00 PM
I picked up an Apple arrow saw last year off of Craigs list.  What a great add to my equipment.  I use the heck out of it and well worth the investment.