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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: TacticalFate on December 31, 2013, 06:28:17 pm

Title: Tapering tool?
Post by: TacticalFate on December 31, 2013, 06:28:17 pm

I bought a box of field points a while back, but didn't realize I needed to taper my arrows for them. My question is that the "pencil sharpener" type taper tools all recommend that they only be used on softwoods. Has anyone used them on hardwood shoot shafts like dogwood or privet?

Title: Re: Tapering tool?
Post by: lostarrow on December 31, 2013, 07:08:48 pm

work fine ! have used them on oak, maple, cherry, ash etc,.

Title: Re: Tapering tool?
Post by: Pat B on December 31, 2013, 09:07:20 pm

Keep the blade sharp.  The point taper is 5 degrees so you can set up a jig and taper your arrows on a belt sander if you have one.

Title: Re: Tapering tool?
Post by: Don Case on January 01, 2014, 02:03:49 am

Is there a standard taper for this?

Title: Re: Tapering tool?
Post by: Dharma on January 01, 2014, 02:27:08 pm

I've used the pencil sharpener type taper tool on ash shafts and while it takes more time and effort, it works.

Title: Re: Tapering tool?
Post by: Pat B on January 01, 2014, 05:21:51 pm

The standard taper for the point end is 5deg and for the nock end is 11deg.