Post by: Smossy on March 04, 2013, 03:01:39 PM
Are there any known way to make repairs or get use out of these? Or do you guys just toss them into the trash? Being as Im working on limited funds id hate to just trash them but dont want carbon splitting off into my face :dunno:
Post by: h20hunter on March 04, 2013, 03:02:55 PM
Post by: Broken Arrow on March 04, 2013, 03:17:28 PM
Post by: Smossy on March 04, 2013, 03:28:51 PM
Post by: Special T on March 04, 2013, 03:39:22 PM
Post by: Smossy on March 04, 2013, 03:47:26 PM
I have heard of people using a dremel with the fiber cutoff wheel. :twocents: I'm guessing that the cross bow is one of those that does not have cams like a compound bow? if so you could cut them down for that. IMO.Yeah, there are no cams. Its a single string recurve mini crossbow.
Post by: Special T on March 04, 2013, 03:48:11 PM
Post by: SGTDuffman on March 04, 2013, 04:17:07 PM
Post by: yajsab on March 04, 2013, 04:42:06 PM
If you are a long draw archer, consider donating or selling at discount to short draw archers. Like me, I shoot 25.5" - 26" length.
Post by: Smossy on March 04, 2013, 04:46:13 PM
I turn em into range markers.Ooh i like that idea. The worst one is cracked on both sides so its for sure trash. But the others are mostly hairline stress fractures where the nocks insert.
Post by: MLBowhunting on March 04, 2013, 05:24:28 PM
Post by: sakoshooter on March 05, 2013, 12:44:44 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 05, 2013, 12:47:47 PM
Post by: Becky on March 05, 2013, 01:18:08 PM
Mine are 30". I send them to my ex-wife so she can measure how wide her butt is. I need bigger arrows. :yike: :yike:
LMAO!
Post by: fishingfool on March 05, 2013, 01:55:22 PM
Post by: Todd_ID on March 05, 2013, 05:26:26 PM
Here's my dremel based arrow cut-off saw. Once your nocks start getting loose or when you can see a crack, then you've got enough cracks in the shaft to cut it down for kids or throw it out. Arrows are cheap compared to trying to get carbon out of your hand. Put a drill bit a couple sizes smaller than the inner diameter of the shaft and swing it like a fly swatter to knock the insert out to cut that end down. Be careful: it will be like a bullet when it finally comes out.
Post by: Todd_ID on March 05, 2013, 05:28:40 PM
Post by: RadSav on March 05, 2013, 05:52:52 PM
Post by: Smossy on March 05, 2013, 05:58:49 PM
Cut them down into four inch lengths, deburr well, ultra sonic clean and then sell them to your cocaine addict friends. :chuckle: About the only thing broken arrows are good for. That or staking up your tomato starts.Lol clever but i dont know a single soul anymore that does drugs. I gave up those people.
Post by: turkeyfeather on March 05, 2013, 06:05:22 PM
Cut them down into four inch lengths, deburr well, ultra sonic clean and then sell them to your cocaine addict friends. :chuckle: About the only thing broken arrows are good for. That or staking up your tomato starts.Why go thru all that trouble. I would personally rather they snort up carbon glass slivers.
Post by: RadSav on March 05, 2013, 06:12:00 PM
Cut them down into four inch lengths, deburr well, ultra sonic clean and then sell them to your cocaine addict friends. :chuckle: About the only thing broken arrows are good for. That or staking up your tomato starts.Why go thru all that trouble. I would personally rather they snort up carbon glass slivers.
Yeah, but first of all most of them will probably be relatives of the angry squaw. :yike: Second, the "Slip and Fall" lawyers don't care if their clients are drug users, drug dealers or complete drains on society.
We use the other option around here. Peas, tomatoes, green beans...they all start with an old arrow for support. I think the bright fletching gives them encouragement to reach the top ;)
Post by: turkeyfeather on March 05, 2013, 06:16:44 PM
That's a great idea. I hadn't thought of that.
We use the other option around here. Peas, tomatoes, green beans...they all start with an old arrow for support. I think the bright fletching gives them encouragement to reach the top ;)
Post by: Smossy on March 05, 2013, 08:11:53 PM
lol Radsav, I love just about 100% of the things you say. Good-times.Cut them down into four inch lengths, deburr well, ultra sonic clean and then sell them to your cocaine addict friends. :chuckle: About the only thing broken arrows are good for. That or staking up your tomato starts.Why go thru all that trouble. I would personally rather they snort up carbon glass slivers.
Yeah, but first of all most of them will probably be relatives of the angry squaw. :yike: Second, the "Slip and Fall" lawyers don't care if their clients are drug users, drug dealers or complete drains on society.
We use the other option around here. Peas, tomatoes, green beans...they all start with an old arrow for support. I think the bright fletching gives them encouragement to reach the top ;)
Post by: Smossy on March 05, 2013, 08:12:45 PM
Rememeber, you can also use them to measure the width of your wife/ex-wife's butt.That's a great idea. I hadn't thought of that.
We use the other option around here. Peas, tomatoes, green beans...they all start with an old arrow for support. I think the bright fletching gives them encouragement to reach the top ;)
Post by: slayerofthesea on March 05, 2013, 08:15:47 PM
Post by: Smossy on March 05, 2013, 08:25:12 PM
not going to lie i use mine to make a female piece for a bong. works well lolThat would be a great Idea if I was still one to indulge.
Post by: Jingles on March 05, 2013, 08:30:48 PM
Post by: bowman on March 06, 2013, 12:53:36 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on March 06, 2013, 07:43:58 AM
Antenna decorator.
If you are a long draw archer, consider donating or selling at discount to short draw archers. Like me, I shoot 25.5" - 26" length.
I did the antenna decorator. The first hunting trip out it snagged a branch and took my whole antenna off.... :chuckle:
Post by: Longbowz on March 06, 2013, 11:14:53 AM
Post by: Becky on March 06, 2013, 11:30:58 AM
Make wind chimes out of 'em.
Ooo, I like that idea lol even though it's not useful per se.
Post by: SGTDuffman on March 07, 2013, 02:21:03 PM
http://youtu.be/8gSKIQEU8qc (http://youtu.be/8gSKIQEU8qc)
Post by: Smossy on March 07, 2013, 04:33:04 PM
Ha maybe if you get enough of them you could make a hanger like the bad guy from Indiana Jones and scare your friends in hunting camp.Haha I like that one.
http://youtu.be/8gSKIQEU8qc (http://youtu.be/8gSKIQEU8qc)
Post by: buckfvr on March 07, 2013, 04:54:58 PM
Rememeber, you can also use them to measure the width of your wife/ex-wife's butt.That's a great idea. I hadn't thought of that.
We use the other option around here. Peas, tomatoes, green beans...they all start with an old arrow for support. I think the bright fletching gives them encouragement to reach the top ;)
Not once theyve been cut........
Post by: bowhunter851 on March 13, 2013, 08:19:55 PM
Post by: CastleRocker on March 13, 2013, 08:24:58 PM
Also, if I lose a set or whatever, I don't mind. I shoot carbons now anyway. Have give away several sets as well.
Post by: earlmarne on March 13, 2013, 08:34:18 PM
after inspection i cant find cracks or anything on 90 percent of them.
i shoot a .250 spine so i dont see em working out well for anyone i shoot with.
i really need to find someone that can use em for sure.cuz they really take up alot of room
Post by: SGTDuffman on March 14, 2013, 09:33:34 PM
Post by: Hurricane on March 25, 2013, 03:29:42 PM