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Texrok · 06-24-2005, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by moonbuggy

so the first 2 numbers are outer diameter in what mm? and second number is wall thickness, also in mm? that doesn't make sense. I realize that all use a 8-32 thread but I just want to know so I can make some kind of a choice, and like Twisted said, I don't want to have to explain to the people working there. Had to do that with trying to find a 23mm socket at home depot, "Why do you need a 23mm? Oh this is for a rc car? how fast does it go, really walking pace, what the hell good is that?"

They are measured in 1/100 and 1/1000 of an inch. For example a 2117 arrow is .21 diameter with a .017 wall thickness. If I remember correctly.

moonbuggy · 06-24-2005, 12:33 PM

okay cool

envious8420 · 06-27-2005, 05:45 AM

when i built mine i used 1.5 in. allen head bolts (8/32) had to drill out the ends of the inserts, so i could add a nut to keep the ends tight. the allen heads fit in the shaft. used traxxas ends, never stripped one but i have bent a couple.

Gimbal · 06-27-2005, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Get cut-offs from huting shop...they're free!

Stupid Question- what the heck is a "cut-off"? I understand the insert part...

TwistedCreations · 06-27-2005, 06:52 PM

cut off is a screwed up arrow that has been cut on i believe :?

RCMFMaxxMan · 06-27-2005, 07:07 PM

screwed up in what way? like too short? or scratched? bent?

IBCRUSN · 06-27-2005, 07:45 PM

Cut offs are kind of like carpet remnants in that once the arrows are sized for a customer they may need to be shortened. The cut offs are what's left over.

Oh, I found my invoice for my parts. Check out www.bowman.com Not the most exciting site but the prices are pretty good.

sorry the link is phucked

JasonInAugusta · 06-28-2005, 12:55 PM

Guys that use an overdraw fire shorter arrows than bows without an overdraw. Arrows come in a standard length and need to be cut to size for the bow.

The part that is cut off is, oddly enough, called the cut-off.

;)

TwistedCreations · 08-28-2005, 05:08 PM

well i was at Walmart today and looked at arrows and inserts. Do they make any arrows that don't have the feathers on the ends? All the ones i seen had them. plus they had metal ones and CF ones.but anyway, i was just wondering that cause i don't want to spend $3 on an arrow and not be able to use the end of it cause those feather things on there( unless you can cut them off- i didn't look that hard)

BARK · 08-28-2005, 07:57 PM

I use the CF arrows from WM. The feathers are just glued on. A quick swipe with a razor and you cant tell the difference.

hcfr34 · 08-28-2005, 11:18 PM

The fins are glued on and can be easily skinned off with a knife. I buy my arrows and hardware on ebay. Really cheap.

TwistedCreations · 08-28-2005, 11:31 PM

ahh ok, thanks for the info guys

Brainstain · 08-31-2005, 03:13 AM

Ok, so in simple terms. The arrow is the "tube", the insert is like a slightly smaller tube that has threads so you can turn in your 8-32 rod and ball end. Right?

Reflection · 08-31-2005, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambuller84

Ok, so in simple terms. The arrow is the "tube", the insert is like a slightly smaller tube that has threads so you can turn in your 8-32 rod and ball end. Right?

Kindly,I guess. The inserts are plastic or aluminum pieces,not another piece of tube,that are glued into the end of the arrow. Thread your rod end to the 8-32 all thread or bolt and then screw the all thread or bolt to the insert thats glued into the arrow shaft.

Dnmeistr · 08-31-2005, 07:45 PM

Just had a brain fart, since these arrow links are not bullet proof I thought it might be a good idea to be able to reuse the inserts. As you are always improving on your crawler things change, wheel base, chassi, etc. The inserts are hollow but only threaded in the middle not threaded all the way through, working on the same principle as drywall anchors, I split the bottom end of the insert with a dremell cut off disc. Since the inserts are not threaded all the way through the screw bottoms out, I split the insert just at the point where the screw bottoms out. Now I place the insert into the arrow shaft and hold it with a vice so it wont turn and screw down the 8/32 screw forcing the split ends outward and thus keeping the insert from pulling out. You can still pull out the insert by hand but it does take a lot of force. I guess care should be taken on how far you insert the screw or else you could possibly crack the arrow shaft.

Be interesting to see if this holds up or not in the long run. What do you think.

JasonInAugusta · 08-31-2005, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambuller84

Ok, so in simple terms. The arrow is the "tube", the insert is like a slightly smaller tube that has threads so you can turn in your 8-32 rod and ball end. Right?

Pretty much. Replace the tip with 8-32 threaded rod, put a ball end on that threaded rod and...walla! Suspension links.

EeePee · 08-31-2005, 08:11 PM

Had that picture been posted 6 months ago, I don't think we'd have any threads on arrow links.

Good job JIA!

06-27-2005, 07:45 PM	#27
IBCRUSN Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 21	Cut offs are kind of like carpet remnants in that once the arrows are sized for a customer they may need to be shortened. The cut offs are what's left over. Oh, I found my invoice for my parts. Check out www.bowman.com Not the most exciting site but the prices are pretty good. sorry the link is phucked Last edited by IBCRUSN; 06-30-2005 at 03:50 PM.

06-24-2005, 12:33 PM	#22
moonbuggy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ventura Posts: 326	okay cool

06-27-2005, 05:45 AM	#23
envious8420 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cow crap flats Posts: 341	when i built mine i used 1.5 in. allen head bolts (8/32) had to drill out the ends of the inserts, so i could add a nut to keep the ends tight. the allen heads fit in the shaft. used traxxas ends, never stripped one but i have bent a couple.

06-27-2005, 06:52 PM	#25
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	cut off is a screwed up arrow that has been cut on i believe :?

06-27-2005, 07:07 PM	#26
RCMFMaxxMan RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ORegon Posts: 1,002	screwed up in what way? like too short? or scratched? bent?

06-28-2005, 12:55 PM	#28
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Guys that use an overdraw fire shorter arrows than bows without an overdraw. Arrows come in a standard length and need to be cut to size for the bow. The part that is cut off is, oddly enough, called the cut-off. ;)

08-28-2005, 05:08 PM	#29
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	well i was at Walmart today and looked at arrows and inserts. Do they make any arrows that don't have the feathers on the ends? All the ones i seen had them. plus they had metal ones and CF ones.but anyway, i was just wondering that cause i don't want to spend $3 on an arrow and not be able to use the end of it cause those feather things on there( unless you can cut them off- i didn't look that hard)

08-28-2005, 07:57 PM	#30
BARK Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 327	I use the CF arrows from WM. The feathers are just glued on. A quick swipe with a razor and you cant tell the difference.

08-28-2005, 11:18 PM	#31
hcfr34 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 226	The fins are glued on and can be easily skinned off with a knife. I buy my arrows and hardware on ebay. Really cheap.

08-28-2005, 11:31 PM	#32
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	ahh ok, thanks for the info guys

08-31-2005, 03:13 AM	#33
Brainstain Nope.. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Whiteland, Indiana Posts: 1,849	Ok, so in simple terms. The arrow is the "tube", the insert is like a slightly smaller tube that has threads so you can turn in your 8-32 rod and ball end. Right?

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08-31-2005, 07:45 PM	#35
Dnmeistr Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Martinsburg Posts: 10	Just had a brain fart, since these arrow links are not bullet proof I thought it might be a good idea to be able to reuse the inserts. As you are always improving on your crawler things change, wheel base, chassi, etc. The inserts are hollow but only threaded in the middle not threaded all the way through, working on the same principle as drywall anchors, I split the bottom end of the insert with a dremell cut off disc. Since the inserts are not threaded all the way through the screw bottoms out, I split the insert just at the point where the screw bottoms out. Now I place the insert into the arrow shaft and hold it with a vice so it wont turn and screw down the 8/32 screw forcing the split ends outward and thus keeping the insert from pulling out. You can still pull out the insert by hand but it does take a lot of force. I guess care should be taken on how far you insert the screw or else you could possibly crack the arrow shaft. Be interesting to see if this holds up or not in the long run. What do you think.

08-31-2005, 08:11 PM	#37
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Had that picture been posted 6 months ago, I don't think we'd have any threads on arrow links. Good job JIA!

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