DIY Archery Shop, How Much Does It Cost!?

[@DFREMbowman]

Running the full size Decut saw with the foot pedal. No complaints so far. Solid and well built. Also has micro adjustments for length.

[@rogerhook8002]

Knowledge is power, so learning to work on your own bow is a good thing. Not every archery shop will help you learn how to build a bow. I decided a few years ago that I wanted to learn the process and when I asked a pro shop to show me the ropes, they replied, "if we do that you won't need us any longer." I put together a home archery shop over the course of a couple of years that closely resembles what you recommend. Now, when I need to change something on my bow, I simply go to the archery shop and do it myself. No driving, waiting, begging for work to be done. I get to learn, change things and put them together the way I want. Thanks for the work.

[@THEjbope]

Decut Archery makes a great arrow saw for $209. I think you would find it to be very reliable.

[@MrcDaWg114]

Weston makes a good one for 180ish as well works great.

[@joshlyndaker1392]

yes, i am all so running the decut saw. Built well, small, and compact for easy storage..

[@luketoy1260]

Decut for the win… grab an extra couple blades they’re brittle and if your wife moves it they will snap.

[@landonesarey6496]

Deceit arrow saw is awesome

[@landonesarey6496]

Decut

[@mmcguire5687]

So envious, maybe one day I’ll be able to get a press. Right now I’m using a modified bicycle vice to hold my bow. But I’m not sure how you can work in a “black” shop….then again I wear glasses too. I’m using a Bohning Cauldron at 3 degrees R helical for my Max Stealth vanes, and a Bitz with the R clamp for my 4 fletch target arrows using Q2i vanes. I also built my own arrows spinner using bearings out of fidget spinners. Hey, I’m a senior on a fixed income. Gotta make do.

[@jeffriggs556]

I use a WESTON arrow saw. Not too expensive works great

[@williambowfishing]

Personally I run a Weston and it's been very good to me. Cuts well, holds rpms pretty good, and very well built!

[@danpeters2922]

Hi Dan I second the Carbon Express saw. Bought one from Josh! $150 great saw for the buck.

[@joncarlodagle]

Started to do my own veins with a blitz jig and now I’m diving deeper into doing my own stuff love the channel, looks like you’ve got a good group of guys there!

[@robertmwilliamsjr4416]

Arrow Saw - X-spot Mini/Decut Mini has been great for me but now that the full size is on sale for only like $20 more I'd probably go for that one if buying again. Some people complain that there is play in the mini but if you set it up correctly I have found it to be rock solid

[@simpsonbj09]

x-spot pro arrow saw does a great job for me cutting my arrows. I am slowly putting together my own garage shop myself and I have been happy with that arrow saw.

[@bowhunter2008140]

I bought a weston arrow saw. It's sturdy and works great. $159.99 on Amazon

[@EthanPageHunter]

A miter saw with a cut off wheel and make a little wood cradle for the arrow as a zero clearance. Phenomenal cuts. How I build all my arrows.

[@STPAOS]

Arrow saw: Weston Arrow Saw 8000 RPM (52-0501-W) I've been using this saw for the past 10 years for the 3 archers in my home as well as hundreds of. 4H Kids. Love the thin wheel that sands the edges smooth as they cut.

[@octane678]

I’ve learned so much from all of you guys, and I actually started building my own little shop to work on my own bow. Keep the good info coming and hope you get 100k soon!

[@ElkShape]

That is awesome!

[@Bowhunterohio]

Nice shop. I’ve been in the process of building one for a while now and I have 2 things left. Bow press and arrow saw. I’ve even been building my own arrows for a couple years now but I just go to my pro shop and they cut them to size for me. I definitely gotta get a arrow saw. I have a cheap bow vise though. I would love to get the OMP vise. They are awesome and worth the money. The arrow level Hamskea just come out with is a must to. I can’t wait to get my shop together. It will be nice to not have to worry about going to the pro shop all the time.

[@danielroyer1456]

I saved a bunch of money by building my own last chance style bow press. I also built a string jig and stretcher. So I make strings for me and my buddies. After figuring out how to work on my own stuff. there's not many shops I would trust to do it the way I want it

[@Watchoutwhitetails]

Dan man Thanks for the tips, I’m buying my own DIY setup I’m gonna start in the basement but I’m motivated to grow and do what you guys do I love the sport I love to learn and grow so thankyou guys for keeping the sport alive and learning together!!!

[@drewolm]

Westin arrow saw. About $150. One thing about diy is that you can do it all as soon as you want. No waiting on a pro shop, no “Friday” or “Monday” style half ass bow maintenance. Plus, the less time you are spending wasting a techs time with stuff you should be doing, is time they can spend getting new people really dialed in and new people really need that.

[@douglasjohnson2334]

I bought a weston arrow saw and I'm pretty happy with it

[@ryanrumelhart687]

Had both the bubble levels come off my podium archery string level. Also had the glue fail on a podium archery stabilizer. Reached out to Josh on the stabilizer, he was going to send me a new stab but it was an easy fix on my end (J/B weld). So excellent customer service there. For the string level; I just reglued the bubbles back on the with gorilla super glue but my confidence level dropped a notch on podium products. I get so much info and entertainment from both Josh and Dan on this channel that I want to support them both but also wanted to give some honest feedback. Dan had the same issue with the string level so probably not a one-off.

[@brockpeck7073]

Weston arrow saw! Paid like $150 years ago brand new on eBay. It has made numerous dozens of arrows.

[@brianlattimer9903]

So much good info as always! Got my 2023 elk hunt set up! You guys are a Big part of my journey!!! Thx for all your efforts.

[@ElkShape]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@andrewvidal5325]

Just had this conversation with thr Mrs's tonight. The closest thing to me is a big box store 40 minutes away, and while they're nice enough they just don't do very good work (no soft nock, peep is twisting and barely tied in, d loop is starting to spin) so I just have to start saving up to buy the tools to do it myself. Appreciate thr run through and build out costs, definitely a process that will take a good bit of time to buy along the way.

[@alexwilkinson8338]

I’ve been watching these guys for a little I over a year and DANG. I’ve been shooting since I was 8, and being able to watch these guys do what they love to do and I want to do is so dope. Y’all have helped me be a better archer and have fallen in love more and more with this sport because of y’all!! Keep doing what you do and NST! All love.

[@ElkShape]

Thank you 🙏

[@Joshua_Tallent]

I really like the Carbon Express arrow Saw! It cuts extremely well and it also comes with a carbon dust collector. It’s inexpensive and it hasn’t let me down since! 🤙🏻🔨🔨

[@eggbert191]

Mfjj did a review on this and gave it a thumbs up

[@helmutfrey4375]

Good Video! To complete the list.. Every diy bow shop needs a target... Buy the decut arrow saw... Works great

[@jakebowden4325]

My home shop looks very similar mostly all the same stuff. But mine is not as clean or organized right now. Target stand I made and my paper stand also home made. Desks were for fletching and other things were free from a nursing home my mom works at! Shop is 1/4 of my basement. Crazy the stuff you collect over the years.

[@bowhuntingsociety]

Awesome video, great information. Not as many years in the Archery world as you but I have a deep passion for it. Every video makes me want to push harder to be the best bowhunter possible and to create better content myself. Thanks for the push.

[@ElkShape]

Right on

[@georgejonah9259]

@@ElkShape The carbon Express archery saw is money great saw. No cons that I can see. It’s quiet and cuts clean arrows.

[@pennyontrack]

Last chance revolution arrow saw is top notch

[@jakepeleshuck3701]

Just getting set up in Hawaii. Super limited with shops. Setting up my garage to work on and fix anything for the bow. Placed first order from spokane valley today.

[@ElkShape]

Right on!

[@koluj808]

I don’t have my own bow shop but the Decut saw does me good

[@tedgifford1627]

Dan- Have to say that I have enjoyed and learned so many aspects by watching your info, along with MFJJ and Tims stuff. Good stuff, thanks My learning intake for me in this first year of compounds so far has been- Learn your equipment and provide a good stability/platform. I totally agree that in order to know your equipment, you need to understand how it works. So, going over the shop platform aspects that are working for me.... LC ultimate bow press and drawboard, OMP wide vise , LC saw with my own add ons for an ultimate bench arrow tool. (spine and broadhead testing/adjusting). LC fletching, arizona fletching jigs. OMP serving jigs with the LC reserve pro. Homemade pneumatic string stretcher. BAP wide jig for the strings. and of course the LC poundage gauge (an important tool) the average gram scale to measure weights, kind of stuff. This addiction will cost you more than a dollar. I appreciate everyones' input, and thank you for yours.

[@ElkShape]

thanks Ted !!

[@trckn_151]

Excellent video guys! Going to save this and take some notes. I am hoping to have an area setup to work on my bow, build some arrows and tinker on other projects by early spring, so this video will help tremendously. Thank you for taking the time and putting this out.

[@ElkShape]

Sounds great!

[@robertfazekas4607]

I'm new to archery, and I started to work on my bow, because In the shop I don't get what I want. /buy it and take it. / If I can do it, why I have to pay for it?? I changed my cables, tied d-loops, timing the cams, set up arrow rest, paper tuning.... All this for free. I made mistakes, but that's how we learn .MFJJ Videos helps a lot. 🙌😎 So if you want to learn, watch lots of videos. Helps a lot!!!

[@ElkShape]

Awesome!

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

@@ElkShapeI’ve learned so much from you and MFJJ. I’ve bought a lot of stuff. Now I gotta work on the big stuff, press,vise,and saw. Getting there little by little still learning but getting there thanks for the vids and advice thank you all You Josh and Timmy. 🙏🏽

[@3565891]

I have the modsaw . Absolutely love it.

[@markhargrove8810]

Good job breaking it down. Wish you would have spent more time on the draw board. Also, Chris Bee did a review on a saw that was affordable. I know y’all are friends so you can check that out.

[@kylefrye6265]

Love your guys hard work and drive to be better archers and mechanics… keep up the good work!

[@midwestsportsmanlife]

@elkshape I love that you guys are encouraging other people to do this. I have a channel because of your words. I thought wtf why not.

[@chestnuts4444]

Decut Pcocut - I’ve got one. Fantastic saw

[@AnalogAssassin1]

That's facts Dan. Again appreciate it. I am planning on putting mine together this year and go into a side gig for exactly the reason the closest shop is 60 miles away.

[@ElkShape]

Awesome!

[@khellennorris]

I use the Carbon Express arrow saw at the house. Price isn't bad and seems solid. MFJJ did a review video about them.

[@Pakman13]

That new saw MFJJ just reviewed I’m digging it. And only a buckfiddy!? Hop on that train!

[@darrenlowry7477]

I started building my own arrows thanks to you and MFJJ.

[@brianlattimer9903]

Hey Tim. Can you do a review of the new Redline Torch bow sight??

[@rltdoutdoors]

thanks man, i really want to be able to work on my own bow great video!

[@tyreecrowley1569]

I love my Westin saw.

[@have_bowwill_travel]

Happy with my Decut arrow saw! 🤘

[@greasemonkey4god]

Doesn’t look dissimilar to a rifle reloading room in cost… love it!!

[@thor1087]

You mentioned not wanting the last chance saw. But I think with the built in squaring jig its pretty slick. I'm with you on buy once cry once this saw included! Slowly working on getting my shop setup.

[@billycox4697]

Dan the man!!

[@baddrich1]

Great video

[@pullthefliers]

Yeah yeah, let’s go! Ready for a black bear hunt with elk shape in may! Keep the good content coming Dan!

[@ernestroger3326]

Hey guys , always great content . Someone is really good with videography. Interesting introductions and cut outs . So, I have a question . Do any of you men have an opinion on Spinning Inserts when it is in operation with fixed blade broad heads ?

[@cflaherty85]

Im sure Jake could fab up a solid arrow saw. Just need a grid and a rotary motor/saw.

[@bryceellington6195]

MFJJ did a review on the new carbon express saw and it looked good.

[@sportbikeguy9875]

press, vise, drawboard, hamskea level and D-loop/serving are pretty much all you need. most people have cheap handtools around already, "d-loop pliers" dont do anything you cant do with needle nose lol

[@matthewholmes8638]

Using the weston arrow saw works pretty good. Also the spott hogg laser is nice. I just grabbed 1 a few months ago. Gives me more piece of mind than using arrows.

[@dennisoksenwolsted7580]

Just love you guys and the things you make :) nothing but love from me!!!! Don´t ever stop, ABT :)

[@ElkShape]

THANKS, ABT!!

[@DyceOutdoors]

WESTON makes a great arrow saw. I have one and have zero issues

[@98blaster-f7f]

Carbon express just came out with a new arrow saw try that one Josh made a video on it

[@helodriver20]

Great video Dan. And yes, I waited to watch this when my wife was out! 🏹⚔️❤️🇺🇸

[@ElkShape]

Right on!

[@greasemonkey4god]

Talk to me about getting started in archery on a budget… Rifle is easy- spend 300 on a used rem 700 30-06 and go to town… upgrade as $$ allows. Walk me thru archery basics to get into the field! Thanks

[@stevenrandall9091]

this is basically my set up, ive had it for a little over a year and was one of the best purchases ive made. love killing deer with bows that I have set up/string swapped, tuned 100% myself. ive been able to help friends as well. very satisfying

[@hamedizzy5137]

Get a Decut they cut pretty nice and square. Haven’t had any issues been using it for 5 years now!

[@jeffreynelson9250]

Decut is a great arrow saw. Good price too. It’s what I use

[@Ganesh.krish0212]

Coming from the other side of the world, imports are double. A $425 press becomes $950 incl shipping & taxes by the time it reaches home. For over a decade had to build my own tools and archery talk has been the library for it all. Built a vise, made new targets, a draw board and was lucky enough to have a friend bring me a bow masters bow press & a fletching jig from the US. 3 years in, I needed an arrow saw. During the lockdown, built a string jig and tensioner. Suddenly I had other archers and students come over to fix their bows, that ended up with me teaching during the weekends. So more bows, recurves and compound. Now, badly in need of good tools. LCA, BAP, OMP & Coop’s it is. 10 years of DIY has taught me the value of quality built tools even if it costs me double.

[@ElkShape]

Dedicated!

[@spirofourniotis237]

X-Spot Mini Arrow Saw. Solid option. Fairly inexpensive, square cuts.

[@ClaudeCollette]

Definitely Decut arrow saws, I have their "mini" option one which is the cheapest and it works great! 289 CAD

[@jeff_8789]

I just got my carbon express saw from mfjj works great can't beat it for $135

[@stanlong-rangepensionerman3363]

🇦🇺🇦🇺well done never be scared to try new things Love your work

[@vancejohnson1778]

Sweet looking set up Dan! Work on setting up mine now, slowly coming together 👌

[@ElkShape]

Right on!

[@NoNoGSP]

T-Bird Archery Module arrow saw is killer saw I love mine..price is right around 200 smack

[@michaelhoffman1360]

Don't think you mentioned an arrow squaring device. I use one made by Firenock. Having both ends of the shaft perfectly squared goes a long way in building an accurate arrow.

[@jhuntley575]

Great set up

[@bqoutdoors2334]

Carbon express arrow saw is only 200 but you can get them all day for 150 it’s actually really good

[@Spudd74]

Awesome video. Thanks

[@ElkShape]

Glad you liked it!

[@jerrykinder2551]

Just bought a carbon express saw from mfjj love it so far and pretty sturdy

[@ElkShape]

Good to hear!

[@adjustablereddot]

Need to add ARD to the shop! Looks great! Awesome video!

[@piercebender3553]

Decut arrowsaws are pretty good do macro and micro adjustments for length and it’s ran by foot pedal

[@BenCavanough]

Gday mate. love your channel. watching from down under Australia. have set up my own DIY bow shop I live miles from any pro shop. Just worry using my draw board attachment on bow press to check my cam timing. Any tips for safety and confidence?

[@JamesBond-oc4gm]

That's actually a nice set up 👍👍

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

Thanks for sharing this. I definitely would love to have an archery 🏹 shop corner in either a good basement or workshop when my wife, stepson and I get into a house 🏡 and out of a small two bedroom apartment. 😃🏹

[@yaknlife6894]

Weston arrow saws are solid, but for the 50 extra I think the Decut is worth the money!

[@juniharoon]

What i am most interested is the stand u have you OMP vise set up on. Is that something Jake built or did u buy it from somewhere?

[@LZakJ]

Yo Dan, you need some zip ties or tie wire on those peg board hooks ! Nice shop

[@patrickjoy9551]

Yes the LCA arrow saw is expensive. But like any other tool you do get what you pay for. It is more than a saw but an arrow build station. You actually get three tools in one. Is it a lot for a home saw maybe but you guys build enough arrows it would be money well spent and last the "crew" a life time.

[@uriahthompson1025]

Hey Dan, I have the Apple Pro arrow saw. Just now getting started with my archery shop. Love the elkshape channel, big fan always great tips, tools and challenges,.... But I'll send you my arrow saw if you want to trade for a mathews bow. Great video

[@austinhayes3901]

Josh did a video on one he carry’s, it looked very good

[@keithcheever8186]

Weston arrow saw great easy saw under 200

[@In-The-Wild-Outdoors]

Like you said earlier- “buy once, cry once”. Get the LCA Revolution Arrow Saw.

[@ElkShape]

Noted!

[@lukemcd4412]

What bow square is that (the one you said you and Josh prefer). Thanks! Love the vids!

[@cmack003]

What stand is the omp on?

[@ElkShape]

A jaketwebb custom special

[@leeking3184]

Pretty sure this video was specifically made for me. I’ve been looking into upping my game and working on my own bow🤘🏼😂 As for an arrow saw I just bought the carbon express from MFJJ cause I saw his review

[@ElkShape]

Go for it!

[@connor_bohnts]

You guys should do a vertix or vxr vs phase 4

[@jayminer9416]

Just slowed down on the soft bait making stuff......now I may get into this......wifes gonna hate you guys hahahahaha

[@codyrobertson7606]

where did you get that flannel

[@lucasreal3526]

T-Bird Modular Arrow Saw check it out got mine for under $250 and hasn't disappointed yet.

[@braydencooney]

Weston arrow saw works very well. Not too expensive. I think around $200.

[@ryanpatterson1659]

💯 agree I purchased the same and haven’t had any issues

[@MrGagliano2413]

What square was the second one you mentioned? The one MFJJ told you to use? I see you only posted the first one you mentioned and not the second. Another great video!

[@boallen1479]

It's the Saunders Forked Horn bow square. Apparently, they discontinued it on lancaster, which is why it's so hard to find. I went through all the comments as well, trying to find it, lol.

[@billylee2312]

I bought the carbon express from mfjj last week. It’s great for the weekend guy

[@ElkShape]

Noted!