Arrow saw recommendations?

Clj · January 23, 2021, 10:03:36 PM

I'm looking for recommendations on an arrow saw (home use with carbon arrows). Right now I'm trying to decide between a t bird vs a Weston 8000 rpm. Also open to others but those seem to be the most popular from what I've seen lately.

BigJim · January 24, 2021, 07:42:46 AM

If you plan on using it a lot, get the best you can afford. If only occasionally, you can purchase a mini chop saw from harbor freight for $38 plus tax/shipping and find a 2" fiber blade to go with it.... or convenience, we offer all of that on our site for $55.
BigJim

Roy from Pa · January 24, 2021, 07:57:31 AM

For occasional use, I use a Dremel tool with a thin 1" diameter disc.

I clamp the Dremel tool down to the work bench, clamp a piece of wood on the bench for an arrow stop at the place I want to cut, and slide the arrow shaft up against the disc and slowly rotate the arrow shaft.

Does a great job.

GCook · January 24, 2021, 07:58:48 AM

I have an apple that does a good job.

M60gunner · January 24, 2021, 03:02:31 PM

I have what Big Jim recommended for occasional use. Yes, I can afford the saws made for a shop like his but it came down to space. I don't have the space to leave a Apple saw setup all the time or a place to store it. As for dust collection, I do my arrow cutting on the patio. I have a work table out there.

Clj · January 24, 2021, 03:12:40 PM

Thanks for the info, everyone.

Alexander Traditional · January 24, 2021, 03:26:23 PM

I do like Roy,and set my shop vac up for the dust.

Flingblade · January 24, 2021, 07:49:27 PM

Thanks for the tips Big Jim! I have been using one of the chop saws from Harbor Freight for a few years and noticed a tendency to splinter carbon shafts. I started wrapping the shaft with painters tape and going really slow with the metal blade. I didn't realize there was a fiber blade available to use with carbon. I just placed an order for one on your website. I would recommend to the OP to get the saw and fiber blade from Big Jim. Inexpensive and works great for home use.
Gary

BrownA5 · January 25, 2021, 08:41:47 AM

2x on the Apple saw. Does a great job!

Friend · January 25, 2021, 12:01:10 PM

The Weston has served me well over the years.

BigJim · January 25, 2021, 12:29:45 PM

As far as saws go, I like the decut for pro use.. it has a foot pedal and holds up pretty well.

The weston and apple seem to be in the same boat. I have had a couple of each and they just don't last. Motor is nearly as much as the saw.

BigJim