G5 Arrow Square ?

These things worth it? Getting ready to buy a saw and jig an was just wondering if this would be worth the $30.

 

I don't think it's worth $30 but if you can find it cheaper go for it unless you're alright with with spending that amount on it then go for it. I've never used one before so I guess the shop I go to can cut arrows pretty good because I can spin test my arrows and all of them are perfect.

 

I'm pretty sure there have been way more arrows cut and shot without using a squaring device than have. I have never used one and have not seen anything otherwise to make me buy one.

 

I use mine religiously. I don't care if it makes a big difference or not, but when I can fine tune all of my broadheads to spin perfectly, its worth it from a confidence standpoint. I personally think its worth every penny.

 

Yes I own one and use it on every arrow I build. Makes no sense to pay good money for straight arrows and then not keep them that way after they are cut. Keeping the nock and the insert end square is the starting point to building a consistent batch of arrows.

 

I'm a toolmaker.
This device squares your arrow tube and not your insert.
The threaded insert is what you would want parallel and perpendicular.

If the insert fits good up into the arrow, it doesn't matter if the end is square.
The Inside diameter of the arrow will be what holds the inserts true.
Just my opinion...

 

The problem Wingtipsdown is tolerances are not always tight enough to keep the insert perfectly square just from the inside diameter of the arrow. Squaring the end helps minimize this.

 

Sounds good, I don't build my own arrows.

 

Thanks guys. I ended up getting it. I got an arrow saw, JoJan mono fletcher and an ASD. Trying to figure something out now for an arrow saw table. The torque and vibration from the motor makes it scoot across the counter so I need to come with a permanent stand for it. Also any ideas on the best way to keep glue off the fletching clamps?

 

Love mind



Hutch

 

I have my saw secured with a short lag and wing nut through my work bench... Let's me move it out of the way yet keeps it secure.

Glue on metal claps...nothing you can really do except clean it off with a straight edge razor.

 

The fun is just beginning.

 

You keep saying that like I'm in for a rude awakening.

 

It "might" get both addicting AND expensive!

 

Luckily for me I am not a "tweaker". I find a set up I like and I pretty well stick with it. I just want to be able to take care of all aspects of my rig on my own. This way I don't have to worry about when the shop opens or closes and kill a morning of hunting because I need arrows refletched or something minor. In the short it's expensive but over time it will be cheaper. Also I've got friends that I'm sure will throw a few bucks my way for building some arrows for them.

 

I use mine all the time. I use it on my shafts and if needed turn the cutting tool around and square the insert after I have glued it in the shaft. Worth every penny to me.