Send me an e-mail to [email protected] or [email protected] and I'll send you instructions for a simple arrow finish that works better than anything I've used, is relatively cheap, and everything you need can be picked up at Wal-Mart, a hardware store, etc.

I don't use a straightening tool--don't need one. Generally speaking, if a POC shaft is too crooked to straighten by hand it's a tomato stake. Hardwoods may be a different story--Ace Broadheads has one that's supposed to be easy to use and work great.

The "pencil sharpener" type taper tools work fine. I wouldn't get a Tru-Center--expensive, and if you ever have to change or adjust the blade angle it can be a royal pain. Lone Wolf Traditional Archery and Kustom King have a good one that doesn't cost much.

Cresting is covered in the instructions I mentioned. You need a decent brush or two, and a crester. Don't spend the extra money on the "Pro" model Bohnning offers--I think the only difference between it and the other is the drip tray, which is pretty much useless. My favorite is the Arrow Specialties, but I don't think they are made anymore. The Phillips crester is a good one also.

You will get a shiny finish with the method I use. Easy fix if you rather have a matte finish--when you finish and they are dry, go over them lightly with steel wool to dull them down.

Chad