Very cool jig. I like the way you routed the edges of the oak jig. That will give me something to do with the new router I just bought. Thanks for making this video!
Thanks so much for sharing this video. I'm currently trying to win an Ebay bid on a sewing machine motor so I can get started. I've watched a lot of your other videos and you truly have a God given talent!
Just had a idea as to the block and V groove,I am adding two small pulley wheels with bearings to the lower side of the block,once the arrow is in place a rubber band can be placed over it and then the two pulleys to form a triangle if viewed end on with just a very small amount of tension,this gives the arrow a nice smooth spin,have done a test piece and it works very well so long as the tension does not cause the arrow to bend,just enough to let it run smooth as silk,nearly finished the Cresting Jig and is looking good,can`t wait to start painting.Regards.
Thanks so much for all the information on the build! i have gathered most of the parts needed and am looking forward to cresting my first set of arrows!!
Great tutorial video, so glad i found it. I'm just getting into traditional archery and now I have a nice winter time project, just gotta find me a motor..
Excellent job on your video sir, thanks for sharing and helping others figure out a way to make their own cresting jig. Thanks again my friend, enjoyed your video enough we subbed you as well. Keep up the fun videos and have a blessed week. Dale
I have viewed a lot of videos on this subject and I'm going with this one. I have a full wood shop in my garage, but it's too cold now. I like all of straight cuts, so should be a good fab. Thanks for the vid and to the rest, thanks for the comments. Happy Holidays to everyone.
I have found the same motor but my mounting bracket is different. But not a problem. I can work around that. Otherwise I like the simplicity of the design. Where did you find the bronze bushing? I'm going to get a short piece of rubber today.
Wonderful design, thank you. Built it, but having trouble with the wiring, can't seem to get the dimmer to slow the motor?? Any help would be appreciated!
great idea thanks for the tips went and got everything you said but I can't seem to get my dimmer switch to work properly it keeps blowing fuses what do I do
The motor is an inductive load and not compatible with all dimmers. Cheap light dimmers can cause problems when they switch off and the motor pushes current back into them (motors and generators are the same idea, so if the motor is rotating when the dimmer is ''off' it acts as a generator, and that power wants to go somewhere). Look for a dimmer designed to control, for example, the speed of an overhead fan.
Like the Video its brilliant,now I have this to ask you do you have a diagram or plan giving all the dimensions of this Jig please,hope you do as I would like to buy a copy from you if thats possible,anyway get in touch if you would,Many Thanks indeed.
Your's just looked so nice :p Thank you for your video by the way. It has inspired me to make one. Hope it comes out as nice as the second one you made :D
Hi,Greetings from Cornwall,Uk,just wanted to ask you can you show me or send me the dimensions on the V Block please as I think I got all the rest so will be going to get some wood and get building this,will send some photo`s if you send me your mail address,its okay not a nut case or anything,just ordered a motor and was going to ask do you run the power lead from the power socket to the foot pedal of the Sewing Machine Motor or straight to the Dimmer Switch,please get in touch as this is the Jig I really want to have.Many Thanks.
The dimensions on the V block is determined by the the distance between the rails. Mine is 1 1/2" deep and 2 1/2" long. The "V" is cut 5/8" deep. The depth of the "V" needs to be cut based on the center height of the motor shaft. It should be cut so the arrow shaft is level. You don't use the foot controller, throw it away. Just wire in the dimmer switch to adjust the motor speed.
blevinsgapoutdoors Hiya over there,many thanks for the information,will get on it right away and start making plans to build this,its the best I have seen that does not require robbing a bank to pay for it so a BIG Thank You for your help.
Picking up my sewing machine motor in the morning and will get it all set tomorrow. By far one of the best videos out there. Thanks for all the info.
Very cool jig. I like the way you routed the edges of the oak jig. That will give me something to do with the new router I just bought. Thanks for making this video!
Very well done, thanks for the info and work. Love the looks of the new one. 11 thumbs down? Some people????
Getting ready to make one, you helped me on the chuck end with the rubber hose, thanks!
Thanks so much for sharing this video. I'm currently trying to win an Ebay bid on a sewing machine motor so I can get started. I've watched a lot of your other videos and you truly have a God given talent!
Thanks for taking your time to show us your nice build!
Excellent job of engineering your rig! Going to Ebay right now to look for a sewing machine motor! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!
Just had a idea as to the block and V groove,I am adding two small pulley wheels with bearings to the lower side of the block,once the arrow is in place a rubber band can be placed over it and then the two pulleys to form a triangle if viewed end on with just a very small amount of tension,this gives the arrow a nice smooth spin,have done a test piece and it works very well so long as the tension does not cause the arrow to bend,just enough to let it run smooth as silk,nearly finished the Cresting Jig and is looking good,can`t wait to start painting.Regards.
Sounds like you are well on your way. I hope this video helped everyone out. Have fun cresting!
Thanks so much for all the information on the build! i have gathered most of the parts needed and am looking forward to cresting my first set of arrows!!
Great tutorial video, so glad i found it. I'm just getting into traditional archery and now I have a nice winter time project, just gotta find me a motor..
find your local thrift store. You can usually get an old portable sewing machine prettry reasonable. I got mine from the DAV store for 8 bucks!
Thanks for this video I just created my first set of arrows today using a drill. I like this setup and will have to give this a go thanks!!!
Great video! Thanks for making it! I started on one for myself.
Ernie
Awesome jig thanks for sharing
Really nice setup. Enjoyed watching and appreciate you sharing your design. Be a shame to get paint on the new unit. Thanks for posting!
Excellent job on your video sir, thanks for sharing and helping others figure out a way to make their own cresting jig. Thanks again my friend, enjoyed your video enough we subbed you as well. Keep up the fun videos and have a blessed week.
Dale
like the video so much I am now building one today good ideas and pretty instructional thanks for the great idea
I have viewed a lot of videos on this subject and I'm going with this one. I have a full wood shop in my garage, but it's too cold now. I like all of straight cuts, so should be a good fab. Thanks for the vid and to the rest, thanks for the comments. Happy Holidays to everyone.
Thanks you for sharing great video!
Wow! That helps me a lot. Thank you🏹🏹🏹
nice informative vid,just the job.regards from the u.k.
Wow nice jig!
If you ever decide to make them for sale I would buy one from you!
Thanks, right now I don't think I will be building any for now. Never know about the future.
Dig the music, “You aught not talk like that, you just a boy”
I have found the same motor but my mounting bracket is different. But not a problem. I can work around that. Otherwise I like the simplicity of the design. Where did you find the bronze bushing? I'm going to get a short piece of rubber today.
Wonderful design, thank you. Built it, but having trouble with the wiring, can't seem to get the dimmer to slow the motor?? Any help would be appreciated!
Did you happen to get your dimmer switch to work, if so could you send me schematics, thanks in advance! :)
great idea thanks for the tips went and got everything you said but I can't seem to get my dimmer switch to work properly it keeps blowing fuses what do I do
The motor is an inductive load and not compatible with all dimmers. Cheap light dimmers can cause problems when they switch off and the motor pushes current back into them (motors and generators are the same idea, so if the motor is rotating when the dimmer is ''off' it acts as a generator, and that power wants to go somewhere). Look for a dimmer designed to control, for example, the speed of an overhead fan.
Thanks for the video. I found a 1.0 amp replacement sewing machine motor, just wondering if you think that would be sufficient. Thanks
Like the Video its brilliant,now I have this to ask you do you have a diagram or plan giving all the dimensions of this Jig please,hope you do as I would like to buy a copy from you if thats possible,anyway get in touch if you would,Many Thanks indeed.
When looking for a Sewing Machine Motor, are there any specifics we should be looking for? Preferred brands or models?
As far as I know any sewing machine motor should work.
Your's just looked so nice :p Thank you for your video by the way. It has inspired me to make one. Hope it comes out as nice as the second one you made :D
Hey much appreciated
wont the guide at the end, the one with a carpet and lock scratch the arrow while it spins?
No, that's not a problem.
cool
Hi,Greetings from Cornwall,Uk,just wanted to ask you can you show me or send me the dimensions on the V Block please as I think I got all the rest so will be going to get some wood and get building this,will send some photo`s if you send me your mail address,its okay not a nut case or anything,just ordered a motor and was going to ask do you run the power lead from the power socket to the foot pedal of the Sewing Machine Motor or straight to the Dimmer Switch,please get in touch as this is the Jig I really want to have.Many Thanks.
The dimensions on the V block is determined by the the distance between the rails. Mine is 1 1/2" deep and 2 1/2" long. The "V" is cut 5/8" deep. The depth of the "V" needs to be cut based on the center height of the motor shaft. It should be cut so the arrow shaft is level. You don't use the foot controller, throw it away. Just wire in the dimmer switch to adjust the motor speed.
blevinsgapoutdoors Hiya over there,many thanks for the information,will get on it right away and start making plans to build this,its the best I have seen that does not require robbing a bank to pay for it so a BIG Thank You for your help.
you could alway make a machine from a fan