How to make a DIY taper tool for wood arrows

Here we take a look at how to make a DIY taper tool for both nock and point tapers on wood arrows. A perfect taper is hard to get with one of the pencil sharpener type or tools, but it's perfect every time with this taper tool that mounts to a disk sander.
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[@jeremyshidler4067]

Just getting into traditional archery from hunting for years with a compound. Appreciate the tips and info

[@pjculbertson55]

I made one of these two months ago after seeing one on WoodenArrows channel. I was having trouble getting razor blades for my old hand tapering tool. This is WAAAY better, especially if doing multiple shafts. i can do a dozen in the time it takes to do three the other way. I did figure out that a finer sanding disc worked better than a courser one. Not to be a "safety sally" but I do suggest at least wearing glasses. I also have to use a dust mask now to keep from getting a sinus infection on some woods.

[@clayhayeshunter]

+pjculbertson55 yep, this is way faster and much more precise.

[@razorsharptokill]

Well I will definitely be building one of those jigs! Thanks!

[@GeorgiaWoodsmen]

Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@beardedarchery5650]

that looks awesome. I foot my wood arrows with aluminum shafts at the front gives my good FOC, and I can use screw in points that can be changed for better tuning. have you ever tried this it works great. I only use a 5 inch piece so 1 dozen Al shafts makes 6 dozen arrows.

[@knobstonestickbows4962]

bearded archery thats a good idea man im gonna try that

[@clayhayeshunter]

+bearded archery I've never tried that but I've head it works great. Good tip.

[@ndoghouse6853]

I use river cane exclusively so no need for aluminum shafts. I just tap the river cane and glue in inserts. Wrap the outer cane with sinew to prevent splitting then you can replace points as needed.

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Right on

[@jowhi9296]

Could you do the same thing to taper the rear of the shafts down to 5/16 for the 9" span in your other videos?

[@KageStelhman]

Nice to know that I'm not the only person that I know of that uses Zwickey Eskimo's ^.^

[@clayhayeshunter]

+John Bovee those are eclipse broad heads.

[@beardedarchery5650]

Clay Hayes I like the MA 2 and MA 3

[@daveengstrom9250]

Thats a nifty little deal.

[@alexredl2400]

Hi just wonderd on the machine the disk that removes the material what abrasive is it is it sand paper or like a rasp thanks I advance

[@clayhayeshunter]

It’s a sanding disk

[@rookxyz]

I have tried a couple of times and would like to see spliced arrows being made by you.

[@zacharymanning5787]

Yeah makes sense

[@zacharymanning5787]

Was there a specific spot on the horizontal plane part of the jig that you started the degree lines? In relation to the disk. Hope that makes sense.

[@clayhayeshunter]

I think I see what you’re after. I just marked them out so they contact the disk , then cut the board off at the other end wherever it makes sense.

[@jowhi9296]

I want to be able to rear taper for more precision

[@MM-qc1tf]

What did you use to make the 5° and 11° guide line ?
Thanks

[@clayhayeshunter]

I used a carpenter square.