Quick Answer: Cut arrows to length by matching your shaft to your draw length, usually adding about 1 inch past the front of the riser at full draw so the point clears the rest. Mark the cut with tape, use an abrasive arrow saw for carbon and a tube cutter for aluminum, and trim in […]
A hands-on walkthrough of building your own arrows in 2026 — from reading a spine chart honestly to cutting, fletching, and verifying the finished shaft on the bench.
Paper tuning a bow shows what’s wrong with arrow flight in 30 seconds. Master 7 steps, fix every tear pattern, and shoot bullet holes.
Arrow fletching — the vanes or feathers attached near the rear of your arrow — is arguably the most underappreciated component in your entire archery setup. These small fins do the critical work of stabilizing your arrow in flight, correcting minor form errors, and steering broadheads to their mark. Whether you shoot a compound bow […]