Arrow saws

cacciatore · March 06, 2018, 03:21:00 PM

I am going to replace my old Easton arrow saw, I am thinking about the Apple Pro,what do you like the best

Kingstaken · March 06, 2018, 04:30:00 PM

I just ordered a Weston 8,000rpm w/ dust collector last Thursday and was delivered today from meatprocessingproducts.com. $130.
The 5,000rpm s about $110.

https://www.meatprocessingproducts.com/52-0601-w.html

Features:
Fits most commercial and home vacuums
Precision ball bearing spin testers included
Stable anti-slip rubber feet
Quick and easy blade changing

Specifications:
8,000 RPM continuous blade speed and heavy-duty 110-volt motor
Two dust collector adapters: 11/4" (3.2 cm) and 21/4" (5.7 cm)

March 06, 2018, 04:53:00 PM

I don't remember what brand I have, but I do know it is the 5000rpm, and it works great for any arrows I want to cut!

Bisch

David McLendon · March 06, 2018, 07:57:00 PM

Apple is the best no doubt, but years ago (at least 8 years, maybe more) I bought a Weston 8,000 rpm with dust collector and it is still going strong and was quite a bit less $$ than the Apple.

BowArkie · March 06, 2018, 08:16:00 PM

I've had the Weston 8k and apple 8k... I prefer the apple!
You can get a diamond cutoff wheel from carbon tech arrows that you'll prolly never have to replace again...

8upbowhunter · March 07, 2018, 07:46:00 AM

I also have the Weston 8k and never had an issue with it. Apple is about as good as you can get but since I am not cutting shafts for a living I could not justify the cost to go that route.

TDHunter · March 08, 2018, 12:19:00 AM

I've got the cabelas 5000 should have got the 8000

Bldtrailer · March 08, 2018, 11:41:00 AM

I was able to get a used apple saw . not to hi-jack this thread but what is the best blade composite or diamond?

Covey · March 08, 2018, 12:13:00 PM

I've had my 8000 rpm Weston for several years now, never had one problem. I'm sure the Apple saw is excellent, but I just couldn't justify that kind of money for cutting a couple dozen arrows a year.

MJB · March 09, 2018, 10:35:00 PM

I recently purchased the Weston arrow and I'm a little confused . When It comes to applying the adheasive backed tape measure. So I followed the directions per Weston. I put a 4" mark on the angle iron. Then on the adheasive tape I marked 4 3/8 lined up the 4 3/8 with the 4" mark on the angle iron. Set it to cut an arrow at 29 it's going to make the cut shorter the 29. I good 1/8 maybe. Any help is greatly appreaciated. Thanks Mike

old_goat2 · March 10, 2018, 05:13:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by MJB:
I recently purchased the Weston arrow and I'm a little confused . When It comes to applying the adheasive backed tape measure. So I followed the directions per Weston. I put a 4" mark on the angle iron. Then on the adheasive tape I marked 4 3/8 lined up the 4 3/8 with the 4" mark on the angle iron. Set it to cut an arrow at 29 it's going to make the cut shorter the 29. I good 1/8 maybe. Any help is greatly appreaciated. Thanks Mike

I goobered up applying my tape, I just don't use it now, I just mark the first arrow with a magic marker and line it up and your set

Keefer · March 10, 2018, 07:15:00 AM

I have a Easton Elite saw and I got it in 2011 from Cabela's and really a very nice arrow saw built like a tank.
It has a slide bar with a little needle looking pin that slides over a ruler and you unscrew a big knob and lock in length you want to cut your arrow.
Not sure "If" you had that model but one of the best built saws I've seen.
Does carbon ,full metal jacket and aluminum .
Just curious if you had a problem with yours or did it wear out?
It can take a 11/4" or 2" vacuum hose you can attach to vacuum up carbon or aluminum shavings as well.

Kingstaken · March 10, 2018, 08:20:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by MJB:
I recently purchased the Weston arrow and I'm a little confused . When It comes to applying the adheasive backed tape measure. So I followed the directions per Weston. I put a 4" mark on the angle iron. Then on the adheasive tape I marked 4 3/8 lined up the 4 3/8 with the 4" mark on the angle iron. Set it to cut an arrow at 29 it's going to make the cut shorter the 29. I good 1/8 maybe. Any help is greatly appreaciated. Thanks Mike

Hi Mike
Sorry I didn't get back to your FB question about setting up the tape on the saw. I was getting ready to set it up and lost power due to the storm. My direction tell me to measure 6" not the 4" you mentioned. I got the 8000 Im wondering if you got the 5000 and that makes a difference in directions. Honestly I dont see the reason why it should. I think the 1/8" could be to the arrow nocks height. I'll try to set it today but personally I think your better off measuring one arrow and put a pencil mark on it and set up in cutter. This way you should be spot on.
Jim

MJB · March 10, 2018, 09:33:00 AM

Hi Jim,
I also got the 8000 model. Please let me know how you make out wwith yours. Greatly apprceiated .
Thanks
Mike

Eric Krewson · March 10, 2018, 10:30:00 AM

I have an Arrow Shop and an Easton, I have a wood cutting blade on the Arrow Shop.

I always thought shaft cutting was a pretty simple affair. You all make it seem complicated with such attention to cutoff saw detail.

In spite of all the equipment I have collected over the years, most of the time I mark my shafts (wood) and run them through the bandsaw.