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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: IONIAN on April 17, 2009, 05:05:07 pm

Title: Arrow shaft jig up and running!
Post by: IONIAN on April 17, 2009, 05:05:07 pm

 I tested the new arrow jig with a piece of scrap ash it seems to work pretty well.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/Ionian/ArrowShaftJig001.jpg)

  The piece measured .350 after a little sanding. I am using the wrong bit, I am sure with a bullnose the shafts would come out ready to use.

  Here it is with the router mounted and the shaft guide in place.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/Ionian/ArrowShaftJig002.jpg)

 I'm going to run to the sawmill this weekend and pick up some more ash and turn a few. Hope you guys like it.

                                                                                    Nick T.

Title: Re: Arrow shaft jig up and running!
Post by: Timo on April 17, 2009, 06:06:02 pm

That's real swell Nick! Ya need to get you one of them bits I showed you the pic of. It will really make a difference in how the shafts look out of the doweller.I bet out of that one, they will be almost finished! Nice work.

Title: Re: Arrow shaft jig up and running!
Post by: IONIAN on April 17, 2009, 06:14:32 pm

Thanks Tim, I do need a 1/2 inch bullnose. The straight bit leaves ridges but they sand out ok.

Title: Re: Arrow shaft jig up and running!
Post by: Cromm on April 17, 2009, 06:25:06 pm

Hi,
Great looking jig!!!!

Title: Re: Arrow shaft jig up and running!
Post by: Timo on April 17, 2009, 06:48:45 pm

Nick, I use a 3/8" bit on mine.

Title: Re: Arrow shaft jig up and running!
Post by: IONIAN on April 17, 2009, 07:11:39 pm

Tim, across the corners the 3/8 inch wood stock it is almost 9/16's. Does it clear the 3/8 inch bit ok or does it chatter?

Title: Re: Arrow shaft jig up and running!
Post by: Timo on April 17, 2009, 10:30:03 pm

Nick, I beleive I cut my stock @ 7/16"? Not real sure, I'd have to go check. Never had a problem with chatter.

Title: Re: Arrow shaft jig up and running!
Post by: Timo on April 18, 2009, 08:39:42 am

Nick, I checked my blanks and they are 7/16". Did you set your first guide blocks up with a 1/2 hole? If so then these should just fit through them tightly and the drill will take some of the sides off as it passes through.

Course I didn't use a micrometer to set mine up though.:)

Title: Re: Arrow shaft jig up and running!
Post by: IONIAN on April 18, 2009, 10:15:45 am

Yeah Tim, I used a 1/2 inch drill and the blanks are just under 3/8's. They do lose some wood when they are fed through the first set of holes. I think the aluminum will hold up pretty well, but if it wears, I will use a reamer to open up the holes and use some bushings if I can find the right size.

Hey, on the bullnose bit you are talking about 3/8's diameter, not radius right?

Title: Re: Arrow shaft jig up and running!
Post by: Timo on April 19, 2009, 11:24:48 am

Yea Nick, 3/8" dia. I bought mine from Grizzly. It used to be called a "beading bit" now they are called bullnose. Not sure why the name changed?

Title: Re: Arrow shaft jig up and running!
Post by: Timo on April 19, 2009, 11:27:08 am

I'm sure you have seen this pic.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Timotoad/general/005.jpg)

Title: Re: Arrow shaft jig up and running!
Post by: IONIAN on April 19, 2009, 11:47:37 am

Got it Tim, I'll probably order one today, thanks for the info.