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Arrow saw, how important is RPMs?

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  1. MOBU

    MOBU Weekend Warrior

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    I'm looking at arrow saws and was noticing that RPM is touted! How important is RPMs? Is it simply for faster cutting or ?

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    Pretty much a non issue as most are at least 5K which is plenty for cutting carbon arrows. I wouldn’t go lower than that.
     
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    Agree, 5k is plenty for carbon or aluminum. Finish off with a squaring tool, both ends!
     
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    5k is plenty but like others have said less is rough. A good blade is important too. A good clean cut as opposed to "melting" thru the carbon. You can square it off when that happens but it's a pain.
     
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