Cutting Carbon Arrows & Gluing Inserts

In this video I show the process I go through cutting carbon arrow shafts and gluing in the inserts. I used a "glue" I have never used before so I am interested in seeing how it holds up in the long run.
-Enjoy!

[@TheRealEricO]

I couldn't find the G5 arrow squaring tool but here is a different one that appears to have some pretty good reviews but I have never used it first hand. Lumenok Fletched Arrow Squaring Tool - amzn.to/3TySHiE Bohning 1308 Ferry-L-Tite Cool Flex - amzn.to/3pXOA23 ARCHERY EZ ARROW INSERT TOOL - amzn.to/3Q5xauY Weston Arrow Saw 8000 RPM - amzn.to/3RkIg0i

[@mikemaccracken3112]

I miss using a compound bow for hunting. I had to switch to a crossbow due to a shoulder/back injury. Follow up shots with a compound are so much faster than a crossbow.

[@johnnysechrist6313]

Does he shoot in competition Eric?

[@WalterMelons]

I saw some hits on the g5 just by googling. Looks to be $40.

[@TheRealEricO]

@@johnnysechrist6313 no, just for fun like the rest of us

[@vdaiuto]

Wow you guys have a paper copy of the hunting/trapping guide!!! Out here in Connecticut they went digital/pdf.totaly stupid..glad to see your whole family gets into the shooting sports,no better way to teach focus and discipline..Sept 15 opener for us..i shoot a mathews sbld 67# ,32"beaman 125 slick trick magnum or 130 zwikey Eskimo..Good luck brother!!!

[@thomasriley7685]

Reminds me of my days working at a bow shop years ago. Has been quite awhile since I've thought about this whole process lol. Nice to see the kids interested in archery!

[@BigHermAZ]

Don't get me wrong, I love the SMA channel but I really don't know crap about auto care, but I'm fascinated by people who know the craft. However, I do know my way around food, the kitchen, the grill and messin' around with guns & stuff so I can really relate to this content.... great stuff, O-family!

[@nevinherrold3301]

I like all of your videos keep doing the after hours videos they are really entertaining

[@nevinherrold3301]

Thank you Eric I watch all of your videos I look forward to see what you do next

[@chrischrismon]

After I saw Trin the last couple of videos ago...I couldn't believe how much they have grown! You and Mrs. O have done a great job raising those children

[@ezrhino1803]

Came. For the car repair stayed for the bow stuff.eric vids are always informative

[@KD0LRG]

I'm so old my first compound was a White Tail II in the early 80's. I remember the shop using the hot snot to glue the inserts in those old Easton shafts and my back stop was one of those cardboard bails from the grocery store. Those were the days!!!

[@leftyo9589]

i had the same first compound, whitetaill II with eccentric wheels, pre cams model.

[@TheRealEricO]

Oh man! Mine was a bear white tail hunter II Alaska edition. It's the very first bow I ever took a deer with. Shooting big aluminum telephone poles and I believe my targets were straw bales 🙂

[@danielmoore8538]

Always liked guns never shot a bow much but been thinking maybe it's time to learn that,thanks for all the videos you're a good teacher.

[@Aerzon1v1]

Did you ever get into it?

[@danielmoore8538]

@ I haven't.Been so busy really don't get a lot of time.

[@michaelrowave]

Really clever little jig for cutting safely and squarely.

[@jonblaze8369]

Love the videos I see reloading in the background. Keep the great videos coming.

[@Eastendhunter9]

yes i love this channel..keep the video's coming

[@jonminer9891]

Hi, Mr. O. Thanks for sharing a new topic that I am interested in. I have grandsons who might like to get into this hobby. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!

[@JonHenderson-k3e]

This is a terrific quick easy no BS video. Thanks for showing

[@howardwhitcomb6381]

This channel should have atleast a million subscribers

[@j45acp69]

I really enjoy your additional content here. Thanks for posting, very interesting!

[@jayjudd6518]

Ho Lee Chit you are into everything and master of all !!

[@OakesProject]

I love these extra videos Eric! Thanks for the added entertainment man!

[@rznourraptor1980]

I turned wrenches in a previous life so I enjoy the SMA content. I really enjoyed watching this because I have done the same. Even hand crested arrows for a while. Keep up the good work.

[@ecleveland1]

I use the Bohning hot melt arrow glue for my carbon arrows and it's always worked fine for me. I've been using it for almost 40 years now and don't recall ever having a problem.

[@thomashaley7657]

Damned, carbon arrows really been around for 40 years now? I am gettin' old!

[@ecleveland1]

@@thomashaley7657 Don't remind me!

[@camerontomkins5571]

So happy you are using this channel again! Watching every video, keep them coming if ya can! I did this with my grandad growing up, great memories!

[@richardmitchell7836]

I do my own arrows as well, I call that my peacetime, the wife is always asking how many arrows do need, and I, never have enough lol. I have been using the hot melt for 25 years now, works well for me. I'm sure you"re like me and shoot year-round to keep those muscles in shape along preventing the bow arm shake. Best of luck to you and your kids my friend and keep them in Blackberry!

[@MRrwmac]

Hunter family extraordinar! Would like to see the family shooting together. And of course Mrs. O showing Mr. O who’s boss…. Again!!! Haha

[@BlainsTube]

Nice walk through video. I don't hunt but it was still very interesting watching your process.

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Thanks for sharing Eric O. I've always wanted to see how that's done. Appreciate the channel 👍

[@randycarpenter2914]

Glad to see you get them ready to hunt.

[@emilbratten681]

You make it look effortless. I've been shooting recurve and cedar for almost 50 years now. With my health getting the way it is been thinking about crossbow this year

[@keithlarge1151]

Been shooting recurves and longbows for over 35 years and shooting red cedar also

[@TheChattanoogaBandit]

That a nice tool invention there Mr. O!! I always have to use pliers to hold the insert when I use hot melt. Also if you put a little bow string wax or regular chapstick on the threads of the field points they won’t come loose when pulling out of targets

[@ronwatson4902]

Interesting video. I'll have to give that glue a try. Traditionally I've used JB Weld which works flawlessly. I've noticed whatever you do looks second nature to you. You are gifted imho. Thanks.

[@keithlarge1151]

Been building arrows for over 35 years...built them all carbon,aluminum ,and wood ...have all the tools of the trade to build them for people myself I'm a traditional archery and it's red cedar for me

[@dtandfam8100]

Never seen this process done before. Looks simple enough. Might give it a shot! Lol Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Amritt_Poncho_Villa]

I am enjoying your content on this channel. Thank you!! ; -)

[@thomashaley7657]

Wasn't hard to figure out where you were. Cool door mat! Yeah, I'm already subscribed. Tell Ms O and all the children that we axed bout em. Thomas, Mississippi.

[@ericgunter45]

Oh and I have the Lumenock squaring tool. Have used it on a dozen or so arrows and it works good so far.

[@terrymeehan2486]

Really liking this channel!, Ohio bow season coming soon!

[@toma.6942]

Oh I remember this and fletching arrows... Love Archery!! I used to shoot 3d courses every weekend since I was 16... Still have some of my old bows fav is my old bowtech... But loved high country... Alpine... Great video!

[@basshunter428]

I use basically the same hot glue method for securing my rod tips. Fast, strong and adjustable. Nice arrow shaft trimmer! 👍

[@joeyabb1965]

It should never be missed that mechanics are usually ‘mechanics’ in many other areas. We fix/make/maintain lots of different things.

[@CommomsenseSmith]

Pretty cool I knew nothing about arrows before. Thanks for the lesson 👍🏻😎🇺🇸

[@ericgunter45]

Awesome, best thing we ever did was to start cutting our own arrows. Quality of the arrow build went way up once we did that. You should check out the Ranch Fairy on youtube his arrow building and tuning videos are good.

[@shawn_530]

This was great. Love the little tool you made... fantastic idea!

[@mmeter3]

great video!! you are a very talented and knowlegable guy. keep'em coming

[@cliffordstreck9723]

Enjoyed the video as a much younger man did some bow stuff but I did notice a Rock Chucker on the bench and my real passion was reloading. In your spare time haul some wheel weights home from the shop and turn them into bullets. Any body can buy a store bought bullet and build good accurate ammo. Casting your own takes as much knowledge and detail as your putting into your love of archery try it you might like it.

[@samcooke2742]

I put a lot of effort into my son's hobbies when he was growing up, his lacrosse sticks were crazy good. But kids move on, and their best memories are mostly the things they did for themselves. That's my experience, anyway. YMMV.

[@chriholt]

Very cool to see. I took an archery class back in college and really enjoyed it!

[@SierraOne]

Great Stuff! Interesting content indeed

[@robertgreer5229]

Hey I just found this other channel this way cool ! I love the old tractor stuff, but I don’t own any. But I do shoot archery 🏹 hunt And do my own stuff like you.I get a lot of new things from you. Keep it up I like the content! Bow season is a coming!!! Get some!!!👍🏻🏹

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

Youve always made great videos dude!

[@jack002tuber]

I hope to see a fletching video coming soon, I know nothing about this stuff but I like to watch. Interesting!

[@TheRealEricO]

Coming soon!

[@jack002tuber]

@@TheRealEricO YEA!! 😃😃😎😎😅😀✌❤

[@tyronesart]

Got my moose tag this year . I live in Newfoundland where we have an abundance of moose . Got one right off my cabin balcony couple years ago 😁

[@bengalloway4090]

I absolutely love this content!

[@davidc4988]

Interesting Eric, I’m thinking of taking up archery, what about doing a video showing a little about the basics? All the best, Dave.

[@stcif]

Good job.

[@Eihab_44]

Keep these videos coming Eric!

[@Clynikal]

It would be awesome to see the bow tuning

[@brian2359]

Love bow season!

[@cgatlin65]

Watching my virtual mechanic building arrows and noticing a Park Tools Handlebar Holder on the pegboard. Nice. Any cycling videos forthcoming?

[@Longtrailside]

I use Gorrila glue blue tip impact formula. Comes out as a gel and sets in ten seconds. Lightly coat the insert, turn as you go in and right before you seat it, lightly tap it in the rest of the way (so you dont get glue on your fingers) then quickly wipe up the excess that forms around the tip and ready to shoot. Hope this helps you with all the arrows you have to build. Also works with the fletching. Dab the area with about 4 small dabs of glue and then take the tip of the bottle and run it back and forth till it covers the area then set it.

[@TheRealEricO]

Good to know 👍

[@codysmackdown1]

I literally just went n got new arrows and was shooting 2 hrs ago 🤣 great minds think alike! U should video your hunts this year so we can see the monsters drop!

[@mthompson1637]

I use a similar glue method for replacing blades on hockey sticks. The best thing I did was teach my son how to replace blades and cut his stick to length himself, after that he was on his own.... with a close watchful eye of course 🙂

[@titaniam88]

Great - ta for this Eric - enjoyable - would love to see a video showing what you mean by the various terms / descriptions used in this vid at some stage please - hopeless ignorant so and so from New Zealand

[@frugalprepper]

Easier than finding small pistol primers!

[@phprofYT]

Little bit long won't be a problem. Only drops speed a smidge.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

At the end, I believe you almost said, *"If I can do it, you can do it,"* . 😜

[@michaelwillis19]

we're loving the new " after hours " uploads, thanks. A quick check of the google tells me that Bow Hunting got banned in the U.K in 1965. If you want to hunt ( called 'stalking' here U.K) deer you have to pay huge sums and go to Scotland , there you will run over Gods creation to find an old stag, with no teeth and starving to death, but that will be the only one you can shot. Its funny now because in lower England especially the south east deer herds are a real problem. Farmers can lose entire fields of crops in one night because the herds can be so big, yet we are not allowed to sustainably harvest some. Great vid , thanks

[@btrswt35]

All of this makes me think a collaboration video with Hannah and Jeff Barron would be cool!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Baskets on cross country ski poles are held on with a similar adhesive. *Now you know!*

[@mikeyanp]

Noticed the green freedom seed maker 👍

[@dterry102]

What’s your take on the rounded field tip? Went and ordered arrows this year and they upsold me them (wasn’t much) said it was easier to pull out of the target.

[@rheidtech]

Love you man. Your sons gunna be bringin home the bucks. 🦌🇺🇸 FJB

[@umbrellaman2501]

you're an interesting person, Eric O!

[@timjohnson9230]

2 weeks till bow opener here, can't wait.

[@chuckb.5076]

👍

[@davidellenbaum1229]

wonder if stick blue locktight would work

[@leftyo9589]

cutting and inserts arent bad to do. last week i found my old bitzenberger fletching jig. hasnt been used since the late 80's, i dont miss fletching, its a pita.

[@SteelheadTed]

Hot tip: put bow string wax on the threads of the field tips, it keeps them from backing out when you are practicing.

[@brettzink]

Hey Eric, glad you've been posting on this channel again, I've been enjoying the videos. Do you do much mountain biking any more? I remember seeing a bike in a shop video a long time ago. See you have a few bike tools hanging on the wall there. Just curious if you're still riding.

[@TheRealEricO]

I haven't been in a while....a long while lol

[@fredo66able]

Just getting back into bowhunting, going traditional this time around All year round hunting here in Australia

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

I've never bow hunted or shot archery for that matter but I do find what you do there pretty interesting even though about 75% of what you were talking about went right over my head.

[@2theslasher]

Lovin the content m8

[@chriscrusader5412]

Oooooh thats Fancy!

[@PuchMaxi]

Hey Dr. O do you build bike wheels too? I see some rim tape and a Park Tool spoke tension meter (I've got one of those).

[@TheRealEricO]

I take care of my own fleet. Nothing to hardcore just like not having to hire someone if I can do it ;)

[@edwatts9890]

Move to America! .30-06 brings the dinner(s) home!

[@brentv9901]

I've always used the ferltite. But I only shoot traditional any more.

[@eshskis1]

Thanks cool video!

[@mikeberry304]

Unfortunately here in the UK most kids just play on the x box or playstation Eric , they have no idea about real life and survival, top job there , I always wipe it on my pants 😉😉🤠👍😂😂

[@TTABBQ]

Idea!!!! Make them for sell! Also Make ammo!

[@ppark2123]

What does the boy shoot?

[@Aerzon1v1]

Couldn't believe it was actually Eric O. Do you guys shoot compound or recurve?

[@quietclarence7998]

Get some deer hunting video's this fall and post um up.

[@guylockhart4597]

nice

[@phprofYT]

I feel so old. I'm still shooting aluminum arrows.

[@keithlarge1151]

Haha...I'm shooting western red cedar

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Never used that insert glue. I have had really good luck with 30-06 insert glue about 2 minute cure time.

[@geetergod1]

What’re the chances you could get a go-pro mounted in the tree above ya or something to get a hunting video? - Dan, Afton Ny

[@SAAutoRepair]

Just bought 2 more tree stands. Jersey bow opens in 2 weeks. Smoke em if ya got em.

[@crabmansteve6844]

I just bought the stuff to start making my own, the ones at the store feel poorly made and tuned compared to self made ones. I fired a quiver full that my buddy made and immediately spent the money to start doing it myself, but wooden arrows mostly as I shoot traditional 95% of the time

[@erg0centric]

I noticed you had changed from jeep to mathews a while back.

[@mikeodonnell3390]

Hi Eric!! How come you don’t have your son there with you learning how to do this stuff?? It is his bow. Have a good night

[@TheRealEricO]

soccer practice ...

[@mikeodonnell3390]

@@TheRealEricO 👍🍺🍺

[@gregmccutchan.]

The History Guy just uploaded a KZbin video about Syracuse Salt Potatoes. I think he has been spying on your channel. 😆

[@dirkg7062]

Eric. You gotta check out her channel!! Wow can she can shoot arrows... Survival Lilly

[@springfield4522]

Nice, I shoot firearms but not bows. Nice to see arrow cutting.