Cutting arrows

[jthain]

I have searched for any previous threads dealing with this question but can't find any. So, what method do most people use to cut their arrows or do most buy them pre-cut?

[buzz lite beer]

If DIY'ing a high speed rotary unit such as a Dremel or preferably a custom arrow saw will cut carbon, wood and alloy arrows, Fine toothed hacksaw style saw will do aluminum's and wood, and at a push a pipe cutter will do alloys, The risk of not getting a clean right angled cut using any of these methods (except with the use of a custom arrow saw) is very high and you stand a great chance of ruining a set of arrows, the best method is to visit a archery pro shop and get them done by experienced staff members though expect to pay around 60p+ per arrow,

[Rik]

The best DIY method is to use an arrow saw...
We got one for the club a year or so back and it sees a lot of use. We tell people now, "buy uncut shafts. We'll cut them to length for you, and get it right...". Not an obvious purchase for home equipment (the 'Best' one is nearly £200 now), but good if you have the cash. Pretty much a 'must buy' for a club, I would have thought.

I've seen plans for a Dremel based home brew saw, and I have (in desperation) cut shafts with a Dremel before (rigged up a jig from some bits of wood to keep the cuts square), but it's a nerve wracking business. A proper arrow saw makes it so much quicker and less stressful.

[bowman104]

Try This ...
Arrow Saw

[TJ Mason]

I buy them pre-cut, and take them into Aardvark if they need cutting again.

I once converted an old set of XX75s to something resembling Platinum Plus, and used a mini tube cutter to remove the taper swage end. It wasn't possible to be very precise, despite my most careful efforts. There was a spread of about 2 mm between the arrow lengths. Don't use a tube cutter on alu-carbons - the carbon will crumble away from the aluminium.

[Murray]

For carbons, the Best Arrow Saw... (Best = brand name, not a recommendation, although it IS good).

Just don't purchase it from Archery World!

[elastoplastscavenger]

if its aluminium shafts then use a pipe cutter that can be bought from anywhere that sells plumbing stuff for £2-£10.

when using it always gradualy tighten the thing as you turn it, like do a few turns then tighten it a half turn on the knob then turn it a few times more (will become obvious once you have the thing in your hand). If you dont gradually tighten it the end of the shaft ends up tapered inwards and you might have some trouble fitting points.

[pelican]

The club bought an arrow saw from Alt I think, a couple of years ago now, some of the committee weren't keen, felt it would be a waste of money, it is now one of the most used bits of kit we have, we encourage every member to use it. If they're a bit wary, we give them help, always loads of broken arrows to practice on first. It's a lot of money for one person to spend, but a great club purchase.

[bruno]

I have just posted my cheap hand saw tip on the other thread about cutting arrows.

[Zanda]

Originally Posted by TJ Mason

I buy them pre-cut, and take them into Aardvark if they need cutting again.

I once converted an old set of XX75s to something resembling Platinum Plus, and used a mini tube cutter to remove the taper swage end. It wasn't possible to be very precise, despite my most careful efforts. There was a spread of about 2 mm between the arrow lengths. Don't use a tube cutter on alu-carbons - the carbon will crumble away from the aluminium.

I HAVE actually used a pipe cutter to cut acc, and I took it slowly, increasing pressure by a tiny amount, and I didnt damage even one arrow, all 12 were cut cut correctly, and are in use on a regular basis, its very, very, slowly, is the rule, yes it take a lot longer, but I wasnt exactly pushed for time but if your not at all sure about your ability to do it, take em to your local archery shop/expert