I've been wanting an arrow saw for a while, but I really don't know much about them. I found a cabelas brand saw 5000 rpm for $99 and a 8000 rpm for $149. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/horizontal-pod.jsp?id=0039351&navCount=7&parentId=cat 20067&masterpathid=&navAction=push&cmC at=MainCatcat21424-cat20067&parentType=index&indexId=cat20067 &rid=

They also have an apple arrow saw, which is $149 for a 5000 rpm or a 8000 rpm for $199.
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I've heard people say good things abou the apple arrow saw, but nothing about the cabelas model. Also is a 8000 rpm worth the extra cost?

I'm also in the market for a arrow spiner. I'm not really sure of any brands or anything. This is one that was on cabelas.
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anyone had any experience with this model?

I am no where near an expert on this topic, but from what I understand, the faster the arrow saw the better because it gives you more of a crisp clean cut. This is so very important especially on carbon arrows. As far as the arrow spinners go, I have seen a couple of threads on how to make your own. I am sure you could do a search and find them.

Thanks r33h I figured the faster the better. I'll have to look for the threads on how to make your own arrow spinners. I'll be heading off to college next year so the more I can save the better.

I bought the Cabela's saw for $99, and haven't had a chance to use it yet... though I just got a dozen ACC's in so I'm about to put it to the test. From what I've read everywhere though, it should handle them nicely even though there's a bigger version available. I also like the fact that it comes with a built-in arrow spinner and that fact alone probably saved another $25 purchase...

It's also nicer than the Apple equivalent in that it comes with an on/off switch.

The Pine Ridge ArrowInspector is pretty good. Around $25. It uses thin metal disks instead of rollers.

As for saws, don't know.

i've got the apple w/ the 8000 motor. the power cord was internally getting grinded by the motor. got cut in half. had to fix that after taking it apart. besides that its worked great.

Thanks guys for taking time to read my this. Greg I'd like to hear how it worked for you once you test out your saw. I usually get my arrows cut for me, but I'm really trying to do as much as I can at home. I'm 30 miles from a bow shop and with gas prices the way they are it wont take that long for stuff to pay for itself. This archery stuff is sure getting expensive though I'm thinking about trying to make my own vice because it doesn't look like there is a lot to them.

i have a apple 8000rpm arrow saw. But havan't used it yet. I just got it set up. I think it should work great, can't wait.

On E-bay there is a little saw, looks like a mini cutoff saw. RPM is 7800 and comes with a clamp to hold the arrow, I think I will try one.

I have had the Cabela's 8000 rpm for a year now. It is great; have cut many dozen arrows with absolutely no complaints, and as said above, it comes with a arrow spinner. If you plan on cutting carbons, get the higher RPM model. You can cut them with 5000, but you run the risk of splintering the fibers. Some folks swear 5000 is ok for it because they don't see the splintering that is occuring inside the shaft. I've used saws I've made with old sewing machines, dremel tools, and the Harbour Freight cut off saw for many years - they were never as good as having one like this.