This project is somewhat embarrassing to list, if only by its simplicity.  Nevertheless, all bowhunters should be aware that their broadheads must spin true on their arrows.  Three factors influence this:

• arrow straightness;
• insert alignment; and
• broadhead alignment.

A broadhead that is not spinning true, for the reasons stated above, is not being given the best chance for success.  A broadhead that is not aligned may cause your arrow to plane off course significantly.

You can purchase any number of quality arrow spinners to confirm that your arrows are straight and your broadheads spin true, or you can use the spinner at your pro-shop.

Like many bowhunters, I am a tinkerer and I use alternative methods when the “widget” isn’t available.  Be it at hunt camp, in my garage or my workshop…I always have an arrow spinner available.  I construct them anytime, anywhere, given rudimentary materials and tools such as:

·        1 X 2 (or 2 X 4 it doesn’t matter), at least 12 inches long;

·        hammer; and

·        1 ½ inch finishing nails.

I’m going to give you the credit of making this project sans instructions.  Real men only need the pictures anyway.

Ahhhhhhh, what’s with the beer bottle you say….I used it (anything else will do just as good) as a point of reference when spinning the arrow.  If you line up the point of the broadhead with a visible mark on the bottle label, it helps you to see if there is a wobble present.

Time for the Pictures