Hex Shafts tappering point--HELP

[fishone]

I bought some hex shafts. I have tried a true center taper tool and cannot get the taper centered. Any suggestions. Thanks! Craig

[Fletcher]

How do the shafts fit in the guide?  You might need to wrap the shaft with a turn or two of tape to make it fit without wobble.

If you have access to a disk sander, I can help you with making a jig to grind your tapers.  This works much better than even the best pencil sharpener type tool.

[fishone]

Fletcher, I do have access to a disk sander. Any help with making a jig to grind the tapers would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Fletcher]

Hey Fish, here is a link to a guide block from 3 Rivers.  It's actually made by Allegheny Mtn Arrows.   http://www.3riversarchery.com/Product.asp?c=52&s=8&p=109&i=8044

I made a similar deal for my sander.  e-mail your address and I'll send some pics.  They're worth a thousand words.

[fishone]

Fletcher, thanks! This is what I need. I will order this tonight along with some other things!

[brent d.]

fishone, would you mind telling me what just the bare shaft weighs with those hexshafts?
Thanks a lot.
I am making some spruce arrows right now, but I am afraid they are going to turn out a little light. 350 grain bare shaft.

[Aeronut]

Here is a link to the How-To section about taper jigs.

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000059

Dennis

[fishone]

Thanks for all the information. I appreciate it.

Brent d. The bareshaft, finished without fletching are just under 450 gr.