Footing question for Axis trad

[Iowabowhunter]

Just wondering what size aluminum shaft would work to foot an Easton Axis traditional shaft in 340 spine?

An also if anyone has the size aluminum shaft needed or knows where to find a single shaft, please let me know I would be happy to send some $ their way!

[TradBrewSC]

Hey buddy,

I have found that 2016 works well on these. and I use the easton legacy. looks good!

I cut mine at 2" and file down a tapering edge on the nock end for targets.

I think I have a picture to post of it.

Unfortunately I don't have any extra but you can find them on ****.

[habujohn]

I think I used 2018's when I footed some last year.  Sorry I don't have any shafts that size around, I had gotten an old one from a friend to do the footing.

[TradBrewSC]

Not a close up but you get the idea.

[Iowabowhunter]

Perfect, I will get to looking for some.

How would I go about tapering the rear edge of the footing to avoid having that abrubt edge of the aluminum? Almost looks like a taper deal?

[TradBrewSC]

I actually carefully use a mill bastard file. I just slowly work a nice smooth transition and then take the burr out of the inside with a dull pocket knife. Deburr on both ends.

I will then wipe down the bottom of the shaft and inside of the footing with alcohol. (a qtip works great for the footing).

Then use slow dry JB weld to put them on.

I also started putting qtips down the shaft and cutting them off short before putting the footing on. that way you can set the footing, then pull the qtip out and not have to worry about deburring JB weld out of the inside of your shaft later.

But if points still are not screwing in well just lightly deburr with an exacto knife.

That's how I do it and have had good success.

Hope that helps.

[TradBrewSC]

I actually carefully use a mill bastard file. I just slowly work a nice smooth transition and then take the burr out of the inside with a dull pocket knife. Deburr on both ends.

I will then wipe down the bottom of the shaft and inside of the footing with alcohol. (a qtip works great for the footing).

Then use slow dry JB weld to put them on.

I also started putting qtips down the shaft and cutting them off short before putting the footing on. that way you can set the footing, then pull the qtip out and not have to worry about deburring JB weld out of the inside of your shaft later.

But if points still are not screwing in well just lightly deburr with an exacto knife.

That's how I do it and have had good success.

Hope that helps.

[TradBrewSC]

I took a close up

[Iowabowhunter]

Looks good! I got a couple XX75 Gamegetters (the green camo ones) ordered from Lancaster!

[TradBrewSC]

Good stuff man!

[Iowabowhunter]

Hey I saw a video somewhere online where a guy was using this little tool that cuts arrows for you, and in the process basically puts a taper on the cut edge as well.....anybody know what that's called?

[Orion]

I'm sure the footing keeps the shaft from mushrooming, but I just haven't found it necessary.  I shoot mostly .400s out of mid-weight bows.  Have shot them directly into hard trees without damaging them.  I guess what I'm saying is that Axis shafts are very tough to start with.  Certainly wouldn't need to foot them to hunt average and medium size critters.  However, if you want to shoot through an engine block, that's another story.  

[Iowabowhunter]

Stump shoot in in the Rockies can tear up arrows pretty quick!

[longstiks]

An easy wat to taper the footing is to chuck it up in a drill (not too tight) and run it against some sand paper on an angle. I do mine on both ends.
Denny

[bucksakemmer]

To relieve the edge I use a shell case taper tool, I have found that with the hit insert if you do a lot of stumping that even if the shaft seems to be straight when you add a broad head and spin them they do have a wobble. You eliminate this potential problem  by footing the shaft

[LostNation_Larry]

I use 2018's when I foot an Axis shaft.  2016' might fit better on the 340 spined as the 2018's are awfully tight.

[lt-m-grow]

I use the 2018 and they are tight but that is the size I had on hand.

I cut mine to 1" and glue them on with super glue.  They work fine and I don't see the need for the taper.  Have at it if you want, but like I said I don't see a need for tapering them.

I do disagree with the comment that the footings are are not worth the effort.  I shoot about 60#s and my stump per arrow count has gone way up with the footing.  Prior to the footing it only took a good oak knot and the arrow was toast.  I don't foot my hunting arrows, only the stumpers and target arrows - always.