Why aren't carbon arrows precut?
 

Do you need a special arrow saw to cut carbon arrows? How hard is it to put inserts it? Is this a job for the pro shop?

RE: Why aren't carbon arrows precut?
 

To answer your questions; Yes. Not very, if you have the tools.Yes, if you don't have the tools.

Everyone needs a different length so they come from the factory long on purpose to suit everyone's needs. A high speed cut-off wheel is needed for cutting the carbon so that the fibers don't fracture out. You can have them cut at a shop for a nominal price (should be anyway:eek:) and insert them yourself or have them do it.

RE: Why aren't carbon arrows precut?
 

easiest question to answer all day.

RE: Why aren't carbon arrows precut?
 

I don't know, but you are sure trying to answer every one. No matter if you know it or not.

RE: Why aren't carbon arrows precut?
 

You have to use a high speed cutter. Like over 4000rpm. If you don't, you can get an arrow to fall apart or shatter.

RE: Why aren't carbon arrows precut?
 

I only answered the ones I knew the answer too. Sorry about this one. I knew that you needed a high speed saw, but I didn't know what speed. I don't know why I said what I said above. Oh well.

RE: Why aren't carbon arrows precut?
 

Cut him some slack BC, he's learning!

RE: Why aren't carbon arrows precut?
 

Thanks for the backup.

RE: Why aren't carbon arrows precut?
 

You are also gonna want something with very fine teeth so it doesnt rip through your arrows.

RE: Why aren't carbon arrows precut?
 

Most shops have a small fee for cutting arrows not purchased there... but it is usually less than .25/arrow.... ours charges $3 for a dozen bought somewhere else.

A good quality high speed arrow saw can cost in the neighborhood of $100 (at least)... which is a whole lot of $3 a dozen arrow chops!

Plus the guys at a pro shop do it all day long and they will make sure it is cut as square as possible and as clean as possible too. They know what to look for. Its not exactly rebuilding a transmission... but trust me you can screw it up if you don't know what you're doing. Best not to expirament on your own arrows... unless you have some old ones laying around. And an arrow saw really only has one use too.... and thats cutting arrows.... although I suspect you could probably adjust it and cut the end off a cigar.