Comments on: Review: Fletched Arrow Squaring Tool (FAST) http://archeryreport.com/2010/01/review-fletched-arrow-squaring-tool-fast/ Bows, arrows, physics and more! Everything for the archery and bowhunting enthusiast Fri, 18 May 2012 06:17:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Michael Larsenhttp://archeryreport.com/2010/01/review-fletched-arrow-squaring-tool-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-489 Michael Larsen Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:52:54 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1860#comment-489 I think the key is that everyone should take the time to spin test and shoot their broadheads before taking them hunting. Regardless of the method to get there, broadheads and arrows that are true are a big part of bowhunting accuracy. I actually use my Dewalt 12" compound miter saw to cut my arrows. I do wrap them with painter's tape at the cut site first though. Many people have bought the cheap, mini-cutoff saws that are sold at Harbor Freight and made some pretty decent arrow saws. I think the key is that everyone should take the time to spin test and shoot their broadheads before taking them hunting. Regardless of the method to get there, broadheads and arrows that are true are a big part of bowhunting accuracy.

I actually use my Dewalt 12″ compound miter saw to cut my arrows. I do wrap them with painter’s tape at the cut site first though. Many people have bought the cheap, mini-cutoff saws that are sold at Harbor Freight and made some pretty decent arrow saws.

]]> By: Kevin Merritthttp://archeryreport.com/2010/01/review-fletched-arrow-squaring-tool-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-462 Kevin Merritt Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:12:03 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1860#comment-462 Agreed. There is some play in the insert, but if you use the manufacturers insert with the shaft, the tolerances are pretty good. But, that is why the need to spin test after installation regardless if you use a squaring tool or not. If I was using a quickset glue to set the insert, I would without a doubt use a squaring tool, but as previously stated, with a slow set epoxy when there is time to spin check, I don't see the need. Just one man's opinion. Good article however. In my opinion, to get the best results for cutting a shaft square, a chop saw would produce the best results. I am not aware of anyone who produces a chop saw type of arrow cut off saw. There is an idea for you to make your next million. Agreed. There is some play in the insert, but if you use the manufacturers insert with the shaft, the tolerances are pretty good. But, that is why the need to spin test after installation regardless if you use a squaring tool or not. If I was using a quickset glue to set the insert, I would without a doubt use a squaring tool, but as previously stated, with a slow set epoxy when there is time to spin check, I don’t see the need. Just one man’s opinion. Good article however. In my opinion, to get the best results for cutting a shaft square, a chop saw would produce the best results. I am not aware of anyone who produces a chop saw type of arrow cut off saw. There is an idea for you to make your next million.

]]> By: Michael Larsenhttp://archeryreport.com/2010/01/review-fletched-arrow-squaring-tool-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-460 Michael Larsen Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:16:11 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1860#comment-460 Kevin, what you say is true to some extent. However, inserts do not fit perfectly tight and can sit within the shaft somewhat askew. I have some other drawings and images that show this and perhaps I should add them to this article. Also, inserts themselves are often not truly square and should be squared as well. I don't doubt your method works and I have used it when using hot melt instead of epoxy, but overall I've had better success getting good broadhead flight with squaring both shafts and inserts. Kevin, what you say is true to some extent. However, inserts do not fit perfectly tight and can sit within the shaft somewhat askew. I have some other drawings and images that show this and perhaps I should add them to this article. Also, inserts themselves are often not truly square and should be squared as well. I don’t doubt your method works and I have used it when using hot melt instead of epoxy, but overall I’ve had better success getting good broadhead flight with squaring both shafts and inserts.

]]> By: Kevin Merritthttp://archeryreport.com/2010/01/review-fletched-arrow-squaring-tool-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-459 Kevin Merritt Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:35:46 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1860#comment-459 Although I don't doubt your findings, I question the need. The alignment of the insert is determined by the insert fitting against the wall of the shaft. When the insert comes in contact with the end of the shaft, there could be a small gap in areas around the perimeter as you show. However, when the epoxy pushes out, it fills the gap. The compression strength of the epoxy is extremely high. Using a slow set epoxy, you have the time to spin test the setup and make any adjustments if required. Even using a squaring tool, you need to spin test and make any adjustments. To adjust, simply twist the insert and spin test again. Using this method, you can get the shafts as near perfect as possible. So, I question the need to have an end perfectly square. Once the epoxy sets up, there are no gaps and if you spin test and it is true, it is perfectly square. Although I don’t doubt your findings, I question the need. The alignment of the insert is determined by the insert fitting against the wall of the shaft. When the insert comes in contact with the end of the shaft, there could be a small gap in areas around the perimeter as you show. However, when the epoxy pushes out, it fills the gap. The compression strength of the epoxy is extremely high. Using a slow set epoxy, you have the time to spin test the setup and make any adjustments if required. Even using a squaring tool, you need to spin test and make any adjustments. To adjust, simply twist the insert and spin test again. Using this method, you can get the shafts as near perfect as possible. So, I question the need to have an end perfectly square. Once the epoxy sets up, there are no gaps and if you spin test and it is true, it is perfectly square.

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