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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: bjordnolf on November 03, 2007, 11:02:56 pm

Title: Arrow taper jig (not nock)
Post by: bjordnolf on November 03, 2007, 11:02:56 pm

Has anyone made a jig for doing taper and or barrel taper for arrows?
thanks

Title: Re: Arrow taper jig (not nock)
Post by: Pat B on November 04, 2007, 12:02:37 am

I've made a jig but haven't used it yet.  It is made with 2 pieces of angle iron screwed to a 1x2 of hardwood. By loosening the screws I can adjust the angle of the taper. I think I read to use 35 to 60 grit sandpaper glued to the inside of the angle irons and a drill motor to rotate and work the shafts through the tapering jig.    Pat

Title: Re: Arrow taper jig (not nock)
Post by: mullet on November 04, 2007, 12:47:10 am

   Austin,I have one.You have to use the Stanley Planer.You can have it.
I know arrow makers ;) so I don't need it.Are you going to be back in Fl anytime soon?

Title: Re: Arrow taper jig (not nock)
Post by: brokennock on November 04, 2007, 01:02:43 am

I'd be interested in some pics/diagrams on making such a jig. Would also like some tips on maikin compressed shafting. I bought the block 3 Rivers sells but have not been able to make it work using a hand drill and the block clamped in a vice. I heat it with a torch. Shafts always break. I'd like to compress 11/32 shafting down to 5/16 fom the nock to about 3" from the point taper.

Title: Re: Arrow taper jig (not nock)
Post by: bjordnolf on November 04, 2007, 01:46:10 am

Thanks guys, Eddie I will be back in FL the 16th through the 25th, would love to get together and hunt or somethin.
thanks