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3Rivers Little Chopper Feather Die Cutter

Item Number: 4398X

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		Do you have questions about this product? Ask a question get answers from real customers and in-house experts with AnswerBox. 35 Questions \| 68 Answers Displaying questions 1-10Previous \| Next » Q: can I buy a different size cutter for my little chopper, or do I have to buy the whole thing. I have a five inch cutter and would like a four or three as an alternative as I cannot get two five inch fletchings out of some of the full length feathers. Asked on 5/6/2013 by Longbowman from Cumbria, England Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: You would have to order the whole chopper we don't sell just blades. Answered on 5/6/2013 by Dave from 3Rivers Archery Q: Dear 3rivers - How high is the 5 1/2 inch shield high back, as offered as an option on the "Little Chopper"? And please describe any flight characteristics the extra height might offer, including noise, stability, drag, etc., as opposed to regular shield cut. Thank you. - BB Asked on 3/28/2013 by Bayou Bowman from Jefferson, LA Know the answer? Answer this question 3 answers A: the 5.5" shield choppers are 11/16" high. I have not noticed any differences in arrow flight when switching between parabolic and shield. I think that it has more to do with surface area. More feather leads to quicker stabilization, but increases drag and will make more noise. Less feather will give you more speed, but not be as forgiving. Answered on 3/29/2013 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery VERIFIED BUYER A: I would have to measure the height later today to get the exact height. I find that the shield cut cleans the arrow flight a little quicker than other cuts of the same length. although I do notice a slightly higher noise level than other cuts, It is not enough of a difference to bother me. all in all I prefer the shield cut best. Larry Answered on 3/28/2013 by Anonymous VERIFIED BUYER A: Hello I do not know the high of the 5.1/2 shied, because i have bought the 3" shield. If you do not shoot with broadheads, (3d or target), this size is perfect for the arrows. 5.1/2 is better for broadheads. BRGDS Answered on 3/28/2013 by Jean des bois from France Q: I have pope and young little chopper. I need a new blade/cutters for it. Can I buy just them? Thank you. Asked on 3/13/2013 by Southpaw from Evans,CO Know the answer? Answer this question 2 answers A: No, we only sell the complete choppers Answered on 3/13/2013 by Dave from 3Rivers Archery VERIFIED BUYER A: Yes you can buy the blades as far as I know . I wish they would make a blade set to cut a razor Sent from my iPhone Answered on 3/13/2013 by Anonymous Q: How do i get one custom made? Asked on 2/2/2013 by Bowyer Bob Know the answer? Answer this question 2 answers A: You will need to submit a mail in order with a template of the design that you want. Preferably the template would be made of metal or wood, but cardboard and poster board will work. Answered on 2/4/2013 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery VERIFIED BUYER A: Call in and talk to them and send in the shape and size feather that you would like and they should be able to make it for you good luck Sent from my iPhone Answered on 2/2/2013 by Anonymous Q: How well does the cut real feathers Asked on 1/27/2013 by Jimbo from Parts unknown Know the answer? Answer this question 8 answers VERIFIED BUYER A: Very well I use them all the time. Answered on 1/28/2013 by Anonymous A: If they are ground correctly they will cut them just fine. Answered on 1/28/2013 by Clint from 3Rivers Archery VERIFIED BUYER A: Cuts very well. Just make sure to follow the instructions. Answered on 1/27/2013 by Anonymous VERIFIED BUYER A: I have been cutting a few dozen fletchings recently and they turn out rather well. Even if I do not strike hard enough with the mallet it still scores the feather and shows me where I should clip the tiny bit I missed. I will buy these again in other patterns. Answered on 1/27/2013 by Anonymous VERIFIED BUYER A: I hand split real turkey primary flight feathers and used this chopper to and it worked great! Sent from my iPhone Answered on 1/27/2013 by Anonymous VERIFIED BUYER A: The choppers cut feathers very well they come out clean every time. Sent from my iPhone Answered on 1/27/2013 by Anonymous VERIFIED BUYER A: I have every chopper they make and all make excellent fletchings. Every arrow i make has fletchings I made. I wouldn't use anything else. Make sure you're using a rubber mallet to strike the chopper. Sent from my iPad Answered on 1/27/2013 by Anonymous VERIFIED BUYER A: It takes a bit of getting used to. Once you have the knack it works well. You have to hit it with enough force to cut the entire feather, but if you use too much force the blade can bend, which seems to happen over time. I use choppers for smaller fletchings if I need to do them quickly, but I prefer burning feathers if I have the time. Answered on 1/27/2013 by Anonymous Q: Can you custom make a 4in high back banana lil chopper. Asked on 12/16/2012 by Saviour from Texas Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: Yes we can make custom choppers all you have to do is cut out the profile of the feather you want. An index card works well, and send it in for us to make. All custom choppers are non-refundable. Answered on 12/18/2012 by Dave from 3Rivers Archery Q: On the 5" shield chopper, what is the height of the cut size of the feather. I'm looking for .75" at the widest part of the shield. Asked on 9/18/2012 by Drew from San Antonio, TX Know the answer? Answer this question 3 answers VERIFIED BUYER A: The width of the feather at its widest point will come to within an 1/8th of an inch of the height you desire. Answered on 9/18/2012 by Anonymous VERIFIED BUYER A: it is exactly .75 Answered on 9/18/2012 by Anonymous A: The 5" shield will be about .75" at the widest part. Answered on 9/18/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery Q: Has any one calculated the surface areas of each pattern offered for this cutter? And if so what are they respectively? Asked on 9/17/2012 by Riedog from Ft. Meade MD Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: I do not know of anyone that has calculated the surface area of any of the sizes. Personally I can tell the difference between 4" and 5" feathers, but I have never noticed a difference in arrow flight between the various shapes. Answered on 9/18/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery Q: I've shot parabolic and shield and have been happy with durability and performance. How do the traditional and P&Y cut of feathers match in terms of durability? Do the sharp trailing edges hold up as well as the parabolic and shield feathers do? Asked on 8/17/2012 by Matt from United States Know the answer? Answer this question 7 answers VERIFIED BUYER A: I have not had any problems with either cut. I make my own hickory shafts that are almost indestructible so I keep them for a long time. Some of my arrows are more than ten years old and the trailing edges are just fine. One of the benefits of the P+Y and trad over parabolic is faster stabilization out of a non center cut bow. Sent from my Motorola ATRIX™ 4G on AT&T Answered on 8/17/2012 by TJV from Vermont VERIFIED BUYER A: First to answer a question with a question; are you shooting compound or traditional? I think it makes a difference. All you read it comes down to personal preferences and gut feelings. When we (my son and I) started shooting heavier (F.O.C.) arrows and broad-heads on our Compound bows I believe that the 5" Shield cut feathers made a difference with no noise. I have since gone back to my traditional bow and experiment with Pope and Young style versus Shield and Traditional styles and at this point like them with no adverse affect. I have fletched some P&Y for his bow but, he has not been able to shoot them yet. Answered on 8/17/2012 by Colwillid from Waukegan, Il VERIFIED BUYER A: I personally like the look of p&y feathers and they hold up as well as any I have had.. But have to say IMHO they look the best ;) @ Answered on 8/17/2012 by Anonymous VERIFIED BUYER A: I have used the P&Y 5" and it is very durable. i just got the traditional 5" and the first arrow i fletched with it seems it be holding up. you can test them for yourself but always get the 5" for Target arrows, just a rule of thumb Answered on 8/17/2012 by Anonymous A: They will bounce back just as well as any of the other shapes. Answered on 8/20/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery VERIFIED BUYER A: The forward and rear edges will hold up as well as any if you finish your fletching with a touch of glue at both ends. Answered on 8/21/2012 by Anonymous VERIFIED BUYER A: Hello Matt, Response with great delay, Too much work I think that they wear out faster, but it does not seem that greatly affects the flight of the arrow. I shot some very worn natural feathers with precission. Errol Answered on 9/7/2012 by errol from france Q: Is a 5.5 in. shield feather eqeal to your 5 in. traditional cut arrow flight wise out 30 yards with a 125 gr. point with 45 pound bow ? Asked on 7/19/2012 by stickslinger from Macon ga Know the answer? Answer this question 6 answers VERIFIED BUYER A: There are many things that affect arrow flight out of a bow. You really need to consider your draw weight (not necessarily the bow's draw weight), the length and flexibility of the arrow, and your form. Of all these different parameters, I've found the size and type of feather to be the least influential. Larger feathers will slow the arrow down and helical placement will force the arrow to spiral (like a football) and thus straighten the flight. Different fletching shapes will have a different sound as the cut through the air. I don't think you'll notice much difference at all between a 5" trad cut and 5.5" shield. Pick the one you like the look of. What you need to do is measure your draw weight at your draw length, consider the offset of the arrow (bows that are less "center-cut", like a longbow or self bow, will need a more flexible arrow). Length, spine, and point weight all influence an arrow's flexibility. Of course, if you form is inconsistent you will have a hard time figuring out the right arrow for you and your bow. Look up "bare shaft test" and you will learn more. Answered on 7/19/2012 by Anonymous VERIFIED BUYER A: My 5 inch traditional cut feathers fly as good or better then any of the other types of feathers that I have tried on my bow. It is a 45 lb. bow with 125 gr. field points the broad heads that I have tried also work will the 125 gr. woodsman Sent from my iPhone Answered on 7/19/2012 by Anonymous VERIFIED BUYER A: I shot tighter groupings with the traditional cut fletching. I notice more arrow sway on the way to the target with the shield fletching. Answered on 7/19/2012 by Anonymous A: They are going to be close enough that you should not notice any difference. Feathers are an either or on performance. More feather and more helical will cause the arrow to spin tighter and to start spinning sooner. This will cause the are to recover quicker and normally makes it a little more forgiving. The extra surface area will cause more drag and slow down the arrow though. It is the opposite for less feather and less helical. They will give you a faster and less forgiving arrow. It will be personal preference which way you choose to go. Answered on 7/20/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery VERIFIED BUYER A: Any increase in feather length or size , will make your arrows drop. Find the type of feather you shoot best and stick with it. Ihave shot in field archery tournaments for 45 years and have always found this to be true. The faster you can shoot your arrows gives you a better margin for error in your distance judgement Broadheads require larger feathers,generally 4 inches upwards, in order to steer the arrows. They alsoshoot better with a helical fletch. I hope you find this helpful. Phil Maher. Answered on 7/21/2012 by Anonymous VERIFIED BUYER A: No. The important thing is to tune your arrow to the bow. Large feathers slow your arrow down too much. I shoot 4' on all my arrows now. I can shoot 30 yards now with a great deal of accuracy and little arrow drop.No more large feathers except for Flu Flus. Answered on 7/24/2012 by Anonymous Displaying questions 1-10Previous \| Next » Ask a question Do you have a question about this product?

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