Shaft cut off saw
 

I am thinking about a cut off saw. Any suggestions as to what to buy, how much to pay, where to buy it? I'm in Canada but buying across the boarder is no problem if need be.

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I just bought one off ebay for $26.00 US. Its the orange one from Harbour Freight tools that seems fairly popular. I have seen similar ones at Princess Auto for $99.00 CDN. There are always 3 or 4 for sale on ebay. Should have mine in a couple weeks or so after the dimwits at canada customs decide its not a weapon and let it through.

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Sorry Terry, I meant an arrow shaft cut off/chop saw to cut shafts to length.

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Got the same thing a yellow looks like table saw but mini for cutting off the shafts. Works great then I use a G5 shaft tool to deburr and make sure shaft is square! [8D]

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JL, you're in Iraq right now???? Come back in one piece.
I have a G5 tool as well. Princess Auto sells archery stuff??????? I have had their catalogues as well and never saw an archery shaft cut off saw or do you guys mean that you bought a mini chop saw for metal and use it for arrow shafts?
Don

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That's also what I am talking about. The saw at Princess auto is not an "archery" item just one of those no name mini cutoff saws they carry. I saw it at the Dixie Rd store in Missisauga in the back corner near the saw blades on the back wall.



The one pictured here is what I got off ebay and is available from Harbour Freight for $29.99 US.

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Ok! Thank guys for putting me on the right track.

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Yepper about time to come home from here though. I guess you could say it is a saw for metal or wood, small diameter pipes or tubing. It works great and with the G5 tool to even it up and deburr. Course I use these real small carbon shafts that require overserts and over nocks. They fly great though! [8D]

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How big are the wheels on these mini chop saws?

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I posted a how-to on making one of these last summer.

Let me do a little digging and I'll see what I can come up with for you.

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Disclaimer* HuntingNet.Com and Washington Hunter should not be held responsible for any injuries incurred during the process of building and or using your arrow saws.There is always a chance of getting hurt using something made at home. Build and use at your own risk.

Supplies;
1.) Mini Cut-Off Saw (Item# 42307 at Harbor Freight Tools)
2.) 40" piece of 1" x 6"
3.) 2 10" pieces of 1" x 6"
4.) 1 3 1/2" piece of 2" x 4"
5.)1 4" piece of 1" wooden dowel
6.) 10 Screws
7.) Permanent Marker
8.) Measuring Tape
9.) Electric Drill
10.) Table Saw, Band Saw, or Hand Saw
11.) Drill Press

The Process;

Step 1.) Lay the 40" piece of 1" x 6" out on a flat surface or work bench. This piece of wood will be used for the Arrow Saw's base.


Step 2.) Line the edge of the Mini Cut-Off Saw with the edge of your base.



Step 3.) There are two holes on the opposite side of the saw. Use two screws and screw the Mini Cut-Off Saw to your base.



Step 4.) From the clamp on your Mini Cut-Off Saw measure 31" out on the base of your new arrow saw. Use a pencil or pen to mark the spot at 31".



Step 5.) From your mark at 31" measure back towards your mini cut-off saw one inch shorter than the length of the shortest arrow you think you will be cutting. (I shoot a 28" arrow so I measured 4" back towards the mini cut-off saw.) Use your pen or pencil to mark these spots on your base.


Step 6.) With your table saw, band saw, or hand saw cut your 10" piece of 1" x 6" into four 1 1/2" pieces. (Cut them lengthwise)


Step 7.) Place the four pieces you just cut along the edges of your base and screw them to the base.


Step 8.) Using your previous marks as reference points, extend them over the pieces you just screwed to the base and write what eash mark stands for.


Step 9.) Using your drill press, drill a hole in the back of your piece of 2" x 4" deep enough that your wooden dowel fits into it snug. After this is drilled out, drill a smaller hole straight through for a screw to fit into. (This hole is also the hole your arrow will fit into when you go to cut it so make sure it's lined up with the clamps on your mini cut-off saw.) Screw the dowel into the hole. This piece should fit snug in between the pieces you screwed into the base.


Step 10.) Enjoy your new arrow saw.



Well folks, I took my arrow saw apart, took some shots of the peices and put it all back together again for your enjoyment. Hopefully you'll be able to use what I typed up here and create your own arrow saws. Enjoy! :)


Apparently I deleted the majority of the pictures from both my computer and photobucket, so they didn't show up in the old post. I hope this is a bit of help minus the pictures.

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Thanks, that was a bit of an effort that is appreciated!

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I would say about 3" in diameter if I remember right. Had to pack it all up before coming over here. [&:]:(

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I see this post started a long time ago, but I was looking for a better price than on E-Bay and went and looked at Harbor Frieghts on page http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42307for this very same mini cut off saw and found it for $19.99 so I thought I would pass this along as I order one up for myself.

BTW - Just saying hello around here :D

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Thanks, that is great. I think I will pick one up as well.

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I was wondering if anyone can tell me how well do the blades wear when cutting carbon shafts,and do they cut aluminum shafts very well or just chew the ends up.also if you look at the description of that saw it say it comes with one2 inch blade,not a 3 inch blade that Jlmoore said he might not have seen that.

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I bought one of these saws from HF and have trouble cuttin my goldtip graphite shafts. The blade gets goin and then stops when i put any pressure on it. Anyone else have problems with theirs?

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No problems at all with mine.

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I have built one myself and a squaring rig all in one, I bought a G5 tool for nothing !
I use a dremel to cut the shaft which I rotate onto an L shaped aluminium bar.
there's some pics of it here;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69041177@N00/sets/72157601234372217/

to square the arrows I just put a sharpeningstone at the cut off end and spin the arrow a few times.....
the whole thing cost me about 35 dollars.....

Frank
Belgium