Ways to spin test broadhead??

Are there other ways to spin test broad heads after installing to verify they spin true other than owning a arrow spinner? Preferable using something typically found around the home. I want to test mine but don’t have a arrow spinner and I figured some of you smart folks would have some ideas.

Thanks.

 

Screw It on your arrow and spin It on your finger tip. I do It all the time with my 3 blade Snuffers.

 

On your finger? Ouch! I do something similar, but I spin it ontop of my plastic arrow case. (any flat surface will suffice)

Just screw on your broadhead, stand the arrow straight up and down (broadhead down) and spin it while concentrating on where the broadhead meets the arrow shaft. If it wobbles try loosening the broad head and spinning the washer(adapter ring if used) then retighten and respin. Sometimes you have to try switching broadheads onto different shafts until you find the right combination. It takes a little practice... try spinning at different speeds as well.

This obviously isn't as accurate as owning an actual spinner... but it works in a pinch.

Hope this helps.

 

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First I spin my arrows with field points on my hand to make sure there is no wobble in the arrow - once I have my best arrows for hunting- I put my Muzzy's on and spin again in the palm of my hand...you can feel the slightest wobble - typically for me it's just a matter of matching the heads up with the right arrows as said above until they all spin tight without wobble (I like one slower spin and one faster).

 

Get an arrow spinner. One of the handiest tools you can have IMO and for under $30 it's a cheap investment.

http://www.bowhunting.com/shopping/Products/Pine-Ridge-Archery-Arrow-Inspector__PR-SPINNER.aspx

 

I put my arrows in the wash machine, then set it to "spin cycle." Next, I just place a small "rocks glass" on top of the wash machine, and watch to see if there are any ripples in the meniscus of the waterglass. Obviously, any meniscal disturbance would be indicative of a spinning imbalance.

I usually correct any imbalances with slivers of electrical tape, some playdough or even some non-metallic pocketchange. Easy-Peezy Japaneezy.

 

Easiest way to make a spin tester is an old shoe box cut a V in each end, place arrow in V and spin.

 

If you want to make one yourself, they are pretty easy and straightforward.

They definitely don't have to be as nice as the one my brother made for me but he is good at woodworking, so when I told him I was going to make an arrow spinner he completely took over the project… lucky for me. Besides the wood, the primary pieces are skateboard bearings that I purchased on Amazon. They are made by Red's and cost $15 for 8 of them. Just need to remember to put washers on both sides of the bearings so they will spin easier. Also, on the end piece, it is worthwhile to mark it with a dot where the arrow would come into contact. It makes it easier to spot a wobble. Here's some pictures:

 

If you have an archery tackle box, flip open the lid, cut some small "V" shaped notches on opposite sides of the lid and use that.

 

I used to just spin them on my palm.However its hard to get a consistent spin so I just made a arrow spinner with a 2x4 and 4 marbles.
Just drill two holes right beside each other(do this on each end ,I did mine about 15 inches apart) with a drill bit that is slightly smaller than the marble.Then glue the marbles into place and trim off the excess board,works great.