Anybody use this tool for there woodies??How does it compare to other tapering tools?Is it simple to use??

I have one and it works good but it took me awhile to get it to perform like I wanted it too. Just my own experience.

Might want to try the disk grinder with a taper block. Got mine at harbor freight for less than $100.00. More versatile can use for home projects as well. Just my 2cents.

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus

I used a local archery shops when I first started shooting hickory shafts. It looks pretty easy, but there is a definate technique to it. It takes awhile to get the exact tapers your looking for. Besides, for POC and spruce, I've always thought they were overkill...

For $30 more than the woodchuck you can get a Porter Cable disk/belt sander combo at Lowe's.....build your own taper jig and have a far more useful tool.  Or look for a sander combo for cheaper at a pawn shop.

I like the disc/belt sander with a guide block. You can also use the the belt for making your own tapered shafts fairly easy. And they are just handy to have around.

Eric

I bought a used one here on the classifieds and like it very well. I've had it a year or so and use it on all my wood shafts. It really shines on ash and purple heart footings.

Would not be without it!

Key to it working well is having a straight shaft.  

If the shaft is not straight the taper gets all screwed up and uneven.

I wouldn't be without mine. It's one of the most valuable and most used arrow tools I own.

Guy

I too picked up a used one here and it's awesome.

I had one, but sold it. Now I use the disk sander that is on one of my belt sanders. I put a "guide block" on it as some have suggested.

great tool.  use an aluminum shaft the same diameter as your woods to set the nock taper and then check the point taper using a broadhead adapter screwed into the aluminum shaft for the point taper. using a new aluminum shaft establishes a true center line for the tapers when sanding in your wood tapers.

great tool.  use an aluminum shaft the same diameter as your woods to set the nock taper and then check the point taper using a broadhead adapter screwed into the aluminum shaft for the point taper. using a new aluminum shaft establishes a true center line for the tapers when sanding in your wood tapers.

Never had a problem with the one I use, have had it for quite awhile.

Love it. Once you get it set, makes great tapers.


Earl

I got the same small electric motor online for about $25-30 and built my own on a wooden base and taper block - works great.