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Old 31-05-07, 09:35 AM   #48 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by worthipa View Post
Mike,

I have one of these saws, how do you manage to turn the arrow whilst closing the handle to cut, in order not to split the carbon? If you just leave the arrow in the clamp you always seem to end up with a splinter when it cuts through.

Is there a technique?
Have you tried wrapping the shaft with masking tape before cutting - it is a good general technique to avoid break out and give a good clean cut.
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