that is awesome going to look tomorrow!

 

I recently modified the cut-off saw by adding the attachment to my shop vac

 

Modified

I like that. I have a new one coming just like that. Thanks for the idea.

 

Is there room for a 3" blade under the guard?

 

There actually is.. You just take the guard off. That's how mine has been for about a year

 

nope...I cut down from 3 inches to 2 inches diameter with scissors then polish the edges by running it to the saw and use abrasive paper, as stated above first post

 

Thanks, I saw what you said, I was more curious if the HF 3" cut off wheels for the die grinders would fit (I have a bunch)


eta: yup, found it in another thread...the Harbor Freight 3" thin kerf abrasive blades fit this saw.

 

Vaccum attachment

Does that saw come with the attachment?

Looks nice!

 

Does that saw come with the attachment?

Looks nice!

the attachment for the shop vac was from Sears, I cut it down to fit the saw

 

That is very nice set up . I will have me one next time I am at Harbor Freight

 

What all did you use to make it and approximately how much to make it?

 

Harbor freight Table Top saw - $24.00
Ruler - $3.00
Wood - $6.00
Bracket /screws - $5.00
Vac Shop attachment from sears - $5.00
Nock holder - you can make one from wood

Approximate Total - $43.00 + tax

 

Thats pretty sweet man!! Nice job!!

 

thanks, I put it here so that people can copy this... by all means

 

I think I might give it a try and let you guys know what I come up with. There is some really good Ideas here.

 

Like it. Discovered this forum after seeing a similar project on a different board and trying my own take. It's cool to see how different people approach the project.

I went for storage considerations with my design. I don't have enough posts yet to post links, but I documented it here: budgethunting.blogspot.com/2010/08/project-arrow-saw.html

Haven't encountered the issues with the blade yet, but so far have only tried it out on a trial arrow.

 

I saw that saw the other day at Harbor Freight and had the same thought as you. I'm glad you did it. Now I know it works.

 

I caught it in the latest advertisement they sent out. Gonna go check it out!

 

Have enough posts, figured I'd add pictures of mine. Big sale starts at Bass Pro tomorrow, will soon have more arrows to cut!!

Just the saw and measure:

How long is it (shaddup):

Ready to cut:

 

i made mine from a sewing machine motor but i like that one that's nice!

 

I had the same idea today when I was in HF. I'm wondering if the dremel cutoff blades will work if you drill the center hole larger?

 

Dremel makes 1-1/2" cut off disks in something called the "EZ Lock" system. It's made for a particular type of quick change accessory, but I bought a pack today at Home Depot (this one: http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-EZ409-2-Inch-Lock-Thin/dp/B000WMHMXY/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1281136661&sr=8-14) and the middle hole fits the screw on the blade secure perfectly.

Haven't tried using it yet - main question for me is will it be large enough to cut cleanly without the saw body getting in the way. Expect to try it out this weekend.

 

AAAAAAAND, no. It is too small. :sad:

 

nice, i was looking at this exact saw the other day thinking it would possibly make a nice arrow saw.

thanks.

 

Ebay has the blades for arrow cutting and I think I just paid $11.50 for 5 blades. Fellow advertizes them especially for the HF cut off tool and for the carbon arrows. I need to cut off some arrows and I want my own tool to do it with and not have to go to a shop to have it done so the HF is the way to go.

 

FishHuntBike - what is the black thing your arrow is resting on next to the blade and that is it made of? I need a support of some kind for my arrows at the same place.

 

those are found on woodworking bench...it's called bench dog. I you go to hardware store find some work bench and you'll see black plastic that hold work piece.

 

Be careful when you are cutting carbon shafts with a chop saw. Easton recommends that you only cut through 1/3 of the shaft diameter while rotating the shaft. This prevents kicking out splinters on the exit side of the cut. I saw this in person the other day as someone had set the stop to allow a full cut of the shaft. Got a few splinters.

Good luck.

sawdust2

 

I changed the blade on mine with abrasive blade (apple blade cut down to 2") and rotate the shaft while cutting ....no splinters

 

That beats $180 for a saw anyday

 

I've seen them a little less than $180.00 but when you consider $25.00 its a big difference no matter how much over $100.00 it is. I think Lancasters has them for $115.00.

 

the only problem that i would have with this . is on carbon arrows you need to turn yuor arrow as you are cuiiong it off , this keeps it from splintering . Also it would be a good investment to get a g5 arrow trimmer that you can make sure that your cut is squarw . other than that . it looks good