CodyCoyote Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 What are the pros and cons of making your own arrows or getting them made??? I have mine made at the proshop but its getting expensive but they do a great job. I shoot St Epic 400 grain arrows, I would like a cheap yet accurate arrow, because I hunt but shoot in competitions aswell. Thanks, Cody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Well the only pro I can see besides a little savings is the satisfaction of knowing the jobs done right. That is unless you buy in bulk, and then you can get shafts for a decent price and save a few bucks an arrow. Personally I don't know how to fletch and simply haven't taken the time to learn, so I just have a few trusted buddies do mine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I save alot on arrows buying shafts, cutting, and fletching my own. I bought all the stuff for my shop cause I got tired of having to travel to a so called "pro" shop. Plus I'm an arrow fletching guru like some others on here and like to change them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I dont do a whole lot of arrows but I do all of my own and some of my friends.All I have done at a shop is have them cut to length,I dont have a cut off saw.I buy blank shafts and do everything else myself,I know it is done the exact way I want and with the quality that I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 i would not make enough to warrant buying as saw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I do all of my own arrows (except for the cutting) , I like the fact that I can set thing up the way I want them, NOT the way the proshop wants it to be .. Here's some that I've done myself .. with the help of Onestringer Custom Wraps .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Well, at some point I would like to be able to make my own arrows and what not but I'm not at that point yet. I just get some custom made at the local pro shop. However, I do have all the accessories and tools to refletch shot/torn off blazers. Just buy a half dozen extra blazers of the same color as the ones on my arrows and buy some Goat Tuff and I'm good to go. I would like to get an arrow saw, fletching rack and bow press sometime soon though; there's just something about doing your own bow work ya' know. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Mostly I like making my own because of the sense of pride that the job is as specific as I want it to be. I can take as much time as I want to ensure that everything involved is as matched as possible per arrow. I can also mess around and make arrows that whistle:D No Kidding...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I've been doing my own for the last 10 years now and its more of a pride thing than a money saving issue. I do a lot of arrows so it does pay off in the long run and I went in three ways on an arrow saw; so that wasn't expensive either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I make my own..cedars,aluminums,carbons.Keeps me busy after hunting season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Fletching your own is really pretty simple. Been a pretty good while since I bought any new shafts/arrows, I rebuild the ones I have. Do plan on getting some new shafts soon, only drawback is that I have to have whoever I buy from cut them for me, I don't have a saw yet. Really is amazing how long a couple dozen carbons can last if you don't lose them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyCoyote Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 easier way I found a few years back that pipe cutters cut carbon arrows nicely, just rub the end on sand paper to remove any burrs. I havent tried other types of arrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Start small and the equipment will add up over time. I've been making my own arrows since 1997. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I found a few years back that pipe cutters cut carbon arrows nicely, just rub the end on sand paper to remove any burrs. I havent tried other types of arrows. I really would not recommend that method. I used a pipe cutter mounted to a little stand for years for alum shafts, but for carbons, they really need to be cut with a high speed saw. A small crack in the fibers is really asking for trouble, and I have have seen it first hand on others shooting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzorp Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I took the chance a few years ago and started making my own,, except for a little excess glue here and there, they fly just as good as if I bought them made. It turned out to be my "ZEN" hobby. When I have nothing better else to do, you'll find me in my basement making arrows. And with the help of Onestringer, it's become a cool hobby. The money I saved was worth it,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmarti Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) I get to experiment with diffent fletchings and weights, which keeps me occupied in the off season. I make arrows for 4 of us in the house, and friends. Also, I made a saw out of a 20$ Harbor Frieght cut off saw, monted on a 1X6 with yard stick and sliding bar for the butt of the arrow. Edited July 9, 2009 by Cmarti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I really would not recommend that method. I used a pipe cutter mounted to a little stand for years for alum shafts, but for carbons, they really need to be cut with a high speed saw. A small crack in the fibers is really asking for trouble, and I have have seen it first hand on others shooting them. Yeah they could end up like this!!! I make my own, its nice to be able to play around and do what you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I have a buddy that I trust and he does a great job for me. Don't go through arrows that often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I do it all myself. My proshop will let me use a jig and just pay for the bulk supplies that they have. It works out nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skooba Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I just bought a fletcher and some wraps and vanes. Pretty pumped about making my own. Should be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 id like to do mine own, never have, seems pretty easy with a bitzenburger dial-o-flech might save some money in the long run being a dozen arrows shafts cost me $110.00 and than $18.00 to get them fletched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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