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seems like a good idea, but with the thickness on the blade i see splintering happening even with the tape.
Cutting Carbon Arrows DIY way ( Pictures )
I am sure most of you don´t have a special saw for cutting arrows....neither do I, and since I live hundreds of miles from the nearest Bowhunting dealer it´is been practically impossible to make the cutting done. Mostly when purchasing new arrows you may ask the vendor to cut them for you for required length but not always (also I use to buy arrows on eBay as I get them cheaper and they are sold full length in general) so I had to look for a way to do the cutting myself, and for this I found a "Miter Saw" as useful as any profesional arrow saw. I realize not everyone owns one but I am sure some of you (or yor family members) do.
I use wood "crosscutting blade" for fine finish (the one with a lot of teeth - more than better), I don´t recommend general purpose blade as it may damage the arrow. It´s very important to apply insulating tape in the cutting spot as shown on the pictures, it will prevent the shaft to splitter. I strongly recommend using protecting glasses.
I´ve been doing it successfully last 5 months (cut about 80 arrows since) without any issue.
Here I leave you some photos so you can see the results:
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I use wood "crosscutting blade" for fine finish (the one with a lot of teeth - more than better), I don´t recommend general purpose blade as it may damage the arrow. It´s very important to apply insulating tape in the cutting spot as shown on the pictures, it will prevent the shaft to splitter. I strongly recommend using protecting glasses.
I´ve been doing it successfully last 5 months (cut about 80 arrows since) without any issue.
Here I leave you some photos so you can see the results:
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You might also try turning the blade around if you haven't already done so, so the teeth don't "grab" into the shaft.
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Yeah that might be a good idea, thanks for the advice
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Chop saw is fine, but I doubt I'd use a wood blade. They do make cut off wheels for chop saws; the same as in the smaller arrow saws, just bigger.
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we use a handgrinder
no splinterimg at all
no splinterimg at all
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