Woodchuck Power Taper Tool / Anyone use them/

2fletch · September 24, 2022, 09:44:03 PM

I have a Woodchuck that hasn't been used for a while and is using up limited space. I tried to find out what they were currently selling for with no results. Anyone know anything about them and if they are still being sold?

Gib · September 25, 2022, 09:14:47 AM

2fletch sent you a p.m. thanks gib

trad_bowhunter1965 · September 25, 2022, 11:52:00 AM

They are not being made any more I bought one here for $75 it was almost new I have seen them posted for $100.

McDave · September 25, 2022, 03:11:03 PM

FWIW, I was never really happy with the Wooddchuck. I thought it gave inconsistent results. Sometimes the alignment of the arrow points after tapering the shafts wasn't all that great. I brought this up here on TradGang some years ago, and don't remember reading anything that helped me to solve my problem. However, there were a number of responses from people who thought it did a good job, so maybe it was just me.

David Mitchell · September 25, 2022, 03:26:33 PM

I still own and use my woodchuck bought a long time ago. Once I got it set up properly it has done a beautiful job for me.

flint kemper · September 25, 2022, 05:41:58 PM

As David Mitchell stated once set up the are great. I am actually trying to purchase one or even 2 if the deal is correct so that I can set one for nocks and the other for a slightly lipped point taper. They usually go for around 100.00 bucks or more used.

dnovo · September 25, 2022, 08:26:13 PM

I've had one for a lot of years. Mine gives good results and I'm really glad I bought it way back. I won't be giving it up.

2fletch · September 25, 2022, 09:01:53 PM

Thanks David Mitchell, and everyone,for your help. I got great results from this one, but now don't use wood arrows or make them for others. As much as I hate to part with it, I just don't have the space to do all that I want.

David Mitchell, did you ever fish in Diamond Lake in Providence, Ky." The biggest bass that I have ever seen resided there.

Ben Maher · September 26, 2022, 05:38:48 AM

Quote from: 2fletch on September 25, 2022, 09:01:53 PM
Thanks David Mitchell, and everyone,for your help. I got great results from this one, but now don't use wood arrows or make them for others. As much as I hate to part with it, I just don't have the space to do all that I want.

David Mitchell, did you ever fish in Diamond Lake in Providence, Ky." The biggest bass that I have ever seen resided there.

If you are selling it mate I'll take it !

Badlands · September 26, 2022, 08:31:13 AM

I have one and love it. It does help if you hold the arrow down firmly near the sanding disc as you turn it and slowly push it forward.

David Mitchell · September 26, 2022, 10:23:23 AM

Don, I don't think I ever fished Diamond Lake--but at my age my memory is not real reliable. I wasn't much into fishing in those days. I'll be in Providence this weekend for my 61-year PHS class reunion. Can't believe it's been that long. Several old classmates have passed on but I sure am looking forward to being back at the old stomping grounds for a bit.

2fletch · September 27, 2022, 09:11:05 AM

Thanks for the help. There were at least 4 of you who expressed an interest in the Woodchuck, and I excepted one offer. I really didn't know that they had quit making them. They are a great asset to arrow building. i hate to get rid of it, but it's part of adjusting.
Again, thanks,
Don Ward, EFA

Buggs · September 27, 2022, 02:47:27 PM

I built one like this Clay Hayes unit. Pretty cheap if you have, or can get a sander used.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2PvSLXkPQo

Roy from Pa · September 27, 2022, 02:55:35 PM

Yup they are very easy to make...

BAK · September 28, 2022, 10:04:12 AM

If you already have a table saw then your set. Just switch the blade for a ten inch sanding disk, and make your self a board with the 11 1/2 degree and 5 degree angle strips on it and your ready to go. Might take all of half an hour to get set up.