I will try to answer the saw/shaft alignment question. It is true that the shaft is at a slight angle when being cut. But, if the arrow saw is properly set up, you are only cutting through about 1/3 of the diameter of the shaft at a time and must rotate the shaft to get a complete and burr free cut. By rotating the shaft you are cutting a certain length through all 360 degrees of arc. This creates a perpendicular cut and the insert should fit perfectly flush.

If you used a chop saw motion rather than a partial cut rotation, chances are good that you would leave a burr or cause a splintering on carbon shafts.

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