2" chop saw for arrow cutting

[janesy]

Down in the Florida so I thought I would hit up a harbour freight and see about getting a little chop saw for cutting arra's . and I did just that.

Can anyone who uses one offer up any tips? Do you run the blade forward or backwards?

Ill be cutting carbon zombies mainly

[xcaliber]

Contact Kegbelly, John. I think he made one up about two years ago.

[gerald strine]

I am not sure what model you bought but I have one of these and it works great, they come in different colors.
The teeth are facing forward as you stand behind it.

https://www.harborfreight.com/2-in-mini-bench-top-cut-off-saw-62136.html

[Tangle Eye]

I have one if these as well. It works just fine. I don’t use it a lot but it does a good job when I do. I’m not where I can check the teeth out but it’s set up as it came from the store.

[xcaliber]

I honestly say the best thing to do when making arrows is to square the ends. Get a good squaring tool and make that your most important step. I have taken "Flyers" and squared them up, and they became top performers!

[janesy]

Thats the one I just bought Jerry, so do you run it the way the blade came on it, or did you turn it around to cut with the "soft" side of the tooth?

[janesy]

I honestly say the best thing to do when making arrows is to square the ends. Get a good squaring tool and make that your most important step. I have taken "Flyers" and squared them up, and they became top performers!

I'm going to get one of those arrow squaring tools next. Only makes sense

[Normous]

To be safe cut outside and wear a mask to protect against carbon dust inhalation.

[janesy]

I have one if these as well. It works just fine. I don’t use it a lot but it does a good job when I do. I’m not where I can check the teeth out but it’s set up as it came from the store.

Ok good, thanks! I may just get a cheap arrow and run some cuts both ways and see if one cuts better than the other

[janesy]

To be safe cut outside and wear a mask to protect against carbon dust inhalation.

Yes good cal Norm, I've ready the carbon dust can cause some real problems in pretty short order

[xcaliber]

To be safe cut outside and wear a mask to protect against carbon dust inhalation.

Darn Good Advice, that dust is nasty stuff!

[foofoo]

i bought the harbor freight cutter years ago. dont use it for arrows anymore. they sell different blades. the one that comes with it is more of a general metal tooth blade unless they changes models.that being said i picked up a archery arrow saw motor and made my own set up. the motor has much more power than the harbor freight. i always use a shop vac. attached for dust. dont play around with your health.

[gerald strine]

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Thats the one I just bought Jerry, so do you run it the way the blade came on it, or did you turn it around to cut with the "soft" side of the tooth?

I use it the way it is out of the box.

[nchunterkw]

I use mine the way it comes from the box. I also mounted it to a board and I clamp a piece of wood at the other end of the board to set the arrow length. I then cut 1/2 way through, then rotate the arrow and cut the other 1/2. The wood block keeps things pretty close. Then I use a G5 squaring tool to have a perfect end. I found if I cut all the way through I could end up with a small chip out.

[janesy]

I use mine the way it comes from the box. I also mounted it to a board and I clamp a piece of wood at the other end of the board to set the arrow length. I then cut 1/2 way through, then rotate the arrow and cut the other 1/2. The wood block keeps things pretty close. Then I use a G5 squaring tool to have a perfect end. I found if I cut all the way through I could end up with a small chip out.

The chip out, was exactly what I was wondering about. Like when cutting cynic siding or aluminum/sheet steel. Run the blade backwards and it won't chip on the down cut.
I'm going to experiment with mine and see what it likes best