Hello Gents and fellow Arrow Slingers, question I need answered today.. I see several ways to use these arrow squaring devices that cost about $40. I'm guessing I can use my Pine Ridge Arrow inspector with a type of light coarse stone held to the side, but what grit? Or is this a bad idea and I should just go buy the tool? I bought some arrows and had them cut by one of the prominent supply companies. But screwing my tips in I do notice they are not super square. ...(they do shoot go despite).
Bought Arizona archery true stand archery yard sale $20 attached a price of material to the end 80 grit sand paper double sided tape Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
I bought the lumenock FAST tool it works well, and I know it's perfectly square Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
I use 220 grit paper. Just need to make sure the fixture and the tool are square to each other. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I need to order one myself but if you need one in a pinch, I made one out of a couple blocks of wood, some clamps, and a level with a groove. I hold the shaft down with a wood shim while I spin it. Not the greatest but already had everything I needed. Just make sure it’s all square. You can also buy a 3D printed one from onyx for $20. I don’t know if he still sells them in here but he still has some listed on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/291860560381 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
G5 ASD Tool (Arrow Squaring Device) Turn the cutter around to square your aluminum inserts....opposite end does bare carbon...works great.
I just saw the 3d printed ones on ebay. And ordered one. Maybe I'll give an update soon. Thanks for your input. It's not that I don't or will not spend money on one. If I could save a little and see some brilliant ideas you guys show then why not..
That’s probably the route I will go too. I wanted a G5 ASD but the replacement heads cost more than the 3D printed ones do alone. I’m all about saving cash especially considering my archery wishlist is constantly growing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Dumb question: what difference does it make to square up the end(s) of an arrow when the insert (nock) are centered anyway...? If an "unsquared" end will cause the insert (nock) to sit crooked, what's to keep it from sitting to one side of the shaft when squared up?
I use the G5 ASD tool also, it does the trick. I square both the front and back of the arrow before inserting my nocks and inserts.
This is the 3d printed option I went with, under $20 ebay. Works pretty good after mounting on a piece of cedar.
To be honest I've often wondered about this very thing. I can totally understand the importance of squaring the nock end since the nock only slides into the arrow around 1/2" to 3/4", it isn't glued in and the part of the nock that slides into the arrow is the weakest part. All of that force hitting the nock and being transferred to an arrow that isn't squared could easily deform the plastic nock and result in arrows flying way off or, even worse, nock failure at the shot. On the business end of the arrow, though, inserts usually slide in at least 1 1/2" (mine are 2 1/4" solid brass) and are glued in solidly. I can't imagine it making a lot of difference there. That being said, I do use the G5 Arrow Squaring device on both ends. I do cheat, though. I actually insert one end in my cordless drill, tighten the chuck by hand and square those shafts in a hurry. I just make sure not to over tighten the drill.
Rob W how does the 3d printed arrow square hold the sand paper in place? Does it just slide in a slot or something? Thanks Sent from my SM-N920P using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
After my first batch of arrows I found it simple. The sand cloth will hold nice, the only thing is that I wish the back wall that the sand cloth is against? Well I wish that part was a tad thicker or should I say sturdier. So i hold a finger against it just a bit. Other than that the arrow is set in a V like channel rolls in there smooth. I'm sure there are better ones like the G5 but it's economically sound.
