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Title: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: Bearded Mountain Man on August 17, 2015, 08:53:49 pm

I found this arrow spinner sitting on the bottom shelf at the local Gun/Archery store in town today. She looks like she has been sitting there for about a decade or more, but still spins. She's missing a few parts, but I was hoping you all could help me figure out how to make what I need. I have never owned one before, but I am assuming I will need something to stabilize the arrow out at the other end while it spins. Oh yeah the best part is that the price tag says $89.95, but I walked away with it for $25.00! Can't wait to start doing some cresting.
Thanks,
       Mountain Man

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner?
Post by: punch on August 17, 2015, 09:04:17 pm

I have a newer one but it looks similar.  The only thing you are missing is a block with a "V" to stabilize the arrows.  Well that's how mine works. I can take a photo when I get home

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner?
Post by: Bearded Mountain Man on August 17, 2015, 09:06:05 pm

A photo would be great! Thanks

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: Bearded Mountain Man on August 17, 2015, 09:56:02 pm

I just took the motor out of the mount and oiled it up a bit. It is stamped Bohning on it. So I would say it is a genuine Bohning Cresting Jig.

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: punch on August 17, 2015, 11:49:08 pm

Here's the photo

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: Bearded Mountain Man on August 17, 2015, 11:52:56 pm

I really appreciate that! thanks. I will make something up that looks similar.

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: chamookman on August 18, 2015, 03:43:23 am

The block (w/groove) is made of a fairly hard foam. Have fun ! Bob

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: Bearded Mountain Man on August 18, 2015, 07:41:46 am

Thanks Bob now all I need is some paint and a brush.  :D

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: chamookman on August 19, 2015, 04:17:03 am

Craft store paint Pens and Sharpies can be used also - both work surprisingly well. Bob

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: Bearded Mountain Man on August 19, 2015, 07:52:44 am

Bob,
       I picked up some small brushes yesterday. I could not find the paint I wanted so I may resort to Sharpies. Thanks for the tip.

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: DavidV on August 19, 2015, 09:04:37 am

Walmart has some gloss enamels that work really good. You my have to experiment with the finish to find one compatible with it, I just used a spray lac so it didn't run.

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 19, 2015, 12:20:23 pm

Testors will work. It dries fast and poly wont make it run.

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: RBLusthaus on August 19, 2015, 02:49:39 pm

X2 on the testors.   Works great and tons of colors.  Russ

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: JoJoDapyro on August 19, 2015, 03:31:30 pm

How fast does it spin? Look like you could use it to dry eyes on fishing poles too!

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: Bearded Mountain Man on August 19, 2015, 09:14:21 pm

JoJo,
     It does not spin very fast. Not sure what you mean by "dry eyes"? I have been thinking about doing some more fishing. Please inform me as to what that term means. Thanks

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: JoJoDapyro on August 19, 2015, 11:33:38 pm

To get a smooth glue layer on the thread on the eyes of fishing poles you use a tool that rotates the pole so the glue doesn't run. Not that I have built any rods, only read a bit about it!

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: Bearded Mountain Man on August 19, 2015, 11:36:16 pm

Good to know! I will keep that in mind when I make my next fishing pole. ;)

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: chamookman on August 20, 2015, 05:32:15 am

JoJo - The Boening cresters spin a little bit faster than the motors I've seen for drying rod windings. Bob

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: Pappy on August 20, 2015, 07:08:27 am

Nice cresting jig, I have one just like it and it is a nice machine and works great, good find. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Arrow Spinner/ Cresting Jig?
Post by: Bearded Mountain Man on August 20, 2015, 07:48:25 am

Thanks Pappy,
         I just need to find time to actually make some arrow now.