how to cut ace's

[m@xgold]

off the front, off the back, a little of both ends?
does shortness of bow affect spine used? eg 66"bow(short limb) 40@26.5"(44lbs limbs).

[Murray]

Off the front, unless you want to stiffen them significantly. If you cut off the back, it's important you know what you're doing. Length of bow is irrelevant.

[Big Boy Blue]

I was told ACE's have to be cut from the front only.

[xeonsPWN]

i know this is a bit off topic but i was wondering how people cut carbon arrows to avoid breathing the dust?

[Big Boy Blue]

If you worried about breathing particulate carbon then just wear a dust mask which you can get from B&Q.

[SLOWHAND]

I have in the past cut down ally's with a fine blade juior hacksaw but wouldn't dream of doing the same with Ace's. Problems are, splitting the carbon wrap and getting each arrow EXACTLY the same length. Most archery shops have an arrow cutter and charge about 50p for cutting each shaft. Many clubs have an electric cutter too (mine dos).
Cutting off the back of barreled shafts has a much greater effect on the spine and can only be done up to a maximum of I think an inch. If you ever buy used Ace's or X10's always check that they haven't been cut off the back, they will probably be too stiff.

[Murray]

Originally Posted by xeonsPWN

i know this is a bit off topic but i was wondering how people cut carbon arrows to avoid breathing the dust?

As above, standard mask will do. The dust is pretty minimal though.

Shafts should be cut with a very straight, high speed cutting disc. Once cut, the inside should be de-burred and the whole lot cleaned.

[Rik]

Originally Posted by Phil Hodgins

I was told ACE's have to be cut from the front only.

I believe that is the recommendation. That is to say, don't cut off the back unless you know what you're doing...

[Bald Eagle]

If you have a short draw length you need to cut off th back and front,I shoot A.C.E.'s off my compound bow, 271/2", 2" off the back, rest off the front,520 spine,keeps the barreling central, 56lb draw weight, 100gn piles.Mrs Bald Eagle shoots Razortec,45lb, 26" 720 A.C.E's, 2"off the back,rest off the front,90gn piles.

[Li'l Boy Blue]

Originally Posted by Bald Eagle

If you have a short draw length you need to cut off th back and front,I shoot A.C.E.'s off my compound bow, 271/2", 2" off the back, rest off the front,520 spine,keeps the barreling central, 56lb draw weight, 100gn piles.Mrs Bald Eagle shoots Razortec,45lb, 26" 720 A.C.E's, 2"off the back,rest off the front,90gn piles.

Is Mrs Bald Eagle really bald???