Yes, I do this. I use a roller bearing method though. I put a roller bearing on each end of the arrow, and one in the middle. Put the two end bearings on a raised surface like a couple of 2x4s and push down. The arrow will spin automatically andwill reveil the spine. It takes some practice to do this though and you have to have the right sized bearings to the shaft. I actually took a few shafts to a bearing shop and found the right one's. The guy thought I was nuts. Also, finding the spine on an aluminum is not real easy because they are the most consistant material to use. But it still can be done.

Does it help, I'd say yes when shooting fixed broadheads from my compound.


If you are making and shooting cedars on a traditional set up, then the spine is very important.