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Tru-Center V2 Taper Tool Complete

Tru-Center V2 Taper Tool Complete
Item Number: 5375
Price: $29.99
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Tru-Center V2 Taper Tool Complete
 
4.7

(based on 24 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (18)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (5)
  • Durable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (5)

      Most Liked Positive Review

       

      No better tool for manual tapers

      I got this tool after trying a cheap little one-size-only taper tool, mainly because I'm now handling different size shafts, and this tool has guides for all the common sizes. The cheaper one worked...Read complete review

      I got this tool after trying a cheap little one-size-only taper tool, mainly because I'm now handling different size shafts, and this tool has guides for all the common sizes. The cheaper one worked OK if I used it carefully, but this one works much better. Having the guide positioned farther back and machined to greater accuracy probably has a lot to do with that.

      In my case I like to cut the tip taper before I lacquer the shaft, mainly so I can have the tip overlap the lacquer coat a little for more complete weather-sealing. It also gives me a surface to grip when dipping, without leaving fingerprints in the wet lacquer coat.

      One warning: if you compression-straighten or sand the shaft before you cut the taper (like I do), you'll very likely have a little bit of play within the guide. This can easily throw your taper off-center, but you can deal with it by wrapping a strip of paper around the shaft under the guide. Just make sure the strip of paper is long enough to almost cover the circumference of the shaft, without overlapping itself at the ends. Getting the paper in place may be easier if you slip the paper within the guide and insert the tip through the paper.

      One small complaint: it would be nice if each guide had the guide size stamped or scribed on it, rather than just being color-coded. I'm a bit worried about one day losing the printed color-coding key.

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      Most Liked Negative Review

       

      Finely machined, but didn't work for me.

      I had the original Taper tool, which was actually handy (and I still use it sometimes) for the point side, but the nock end just plain sucked.

      I was looking f...Read complete review

      I had the original Taper tool, which was actually handy (and I still use it sometimes) for the point side, but the nock end just plain sucked.

      I was looking forward to trying this version, and the build quality of it is utterly fantastic. However, the tolerances are so tight, that some 23/64 shafts that I also bought from 3 rivers didn't fit, and there is no size up to move into. I realize that this is not the fault of the taper tool, technically, since the shafts are wood, and likely prone to slight swelling or deformation due to humidity and wood grain.

      But, then again, this is for tapering wood, right? In my opinion, they should have left a little more slack. However, if you can get an extra 23/64, and simply drill it out a little, that would probably be a fine solution.

      But, as for me, I still like the cheap disposable taper tools. They seem to work well.

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      5/27/2013
       
      5.0

      Great little tool

      By Hokie Ed

      from Virginia Beach, VA

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Cuts well
      • Simple to use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Hunting Arrows
        • Target Arrows

        Comments about Tru-Center V2 Taper Tool Complete:

        I bought it mainly because I had also ordered blank cedar shafts. I am impressed with the way it cut both the nock ends and point ends.Very accurate and so simple to use!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        5/20/2013
         
        5.0

        great product

        By biily bo,s

        from windsor,ont,canada

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Tru-Center V2 Taper Tool Complete:

              great for tapering your own arrows

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              4/8/2013
               
              5.0

              Well worth the money

              By RWH

              from Houston, TX

              Pros

              • Easy
              • Precision Tool

              Cons

              • none

              Best Uses

              • Best Hand Tapering

              Comments about Tru-Center V2 Taper Tool Complete:

              Really feels like a quality tool. Excellent, quick work of oak shafts and cuts through softer woods like butter. If your debating between other hand tapering tools & this one its worth the added expense

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              3/21/2013
               
              5.0

              Super easy to use

              By Tom

              from Butte, MT

              Verified Buyer

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                    Comments about Tru-Center V2 Taper Tool Complete:

                    This tool was incredibly easy to use. The blade was sharp and created a beautiful ribbon of cedar as I twisted the tool on the shaft. The field tips fit snuggly on the tapered end and the arrows have performed well.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    3/20/2013
                     
                    3.0

                    Finely machined, but didn't work for me.

                    By Colin Miller

                    from Felton, CA

                    Pros

                      Cons

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                          Comments about Tru-Center V2 Taper Tool Complete:

                          I had the original Taper tool, which was actually handy (and I still use it sometimes) for the point side, but the nock end just plain sucked.

                          I was looking forward to trying this version, and the build quality of it is utterly fantastic. However, the tolerances are so tight, that some 23/64 shafts that I also bought from 3 rivers didn't fit, and there is no size up to move into. I realize that this is not the fault of the taper tool, technically, since the shafts are wood, and likely prone to slight swelling or deformation due to humidity and wood grain.

                          But, then again, this is for tapering wood, right? In my opinion, they should have left a little more slack. However, if you can get an extra 23/64, and simply drill it out a little, that would probably be a fine solution.

                          But, as for me, I still like the cheap disposable taper tools. They seem to work well.

                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

                          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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                          1/24/2013
                           
                          5.0

                          Superb tool

                          By Jase68

                          from Western Australia

                          Verified Buyer

                          Comments about Tru-Center V2 Taper Tool Complete:

                          I am using the new version of the Tru-Centre Taper tool (V2), I was a little worried that these pencil sharpener type tools would struggle on the Douglas Fir but was pleasantly surprised that it shaved beautifully, no gouging as some had reported on harder woods.

                          This thing is idiot proof (thankfully) and I just used a light pressure to shave what looks like to my beginners eye as a perfect taper. I believe that this version fixed a number of issues experienced on the original tool.

                          It took me around 30 seconds per arrow per taper and again I would stress that a light pressure is all that is needed.

                          This is a fantastic tool for sure, I used a silicon lubricant spray on the O-rings as opposed to Vaseline as recommended. I would recommend this above Vas or some other grease that is not petroleum based for greater longevity of the o-rings

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                          12/30/2012
                           
                          5.0

                          Tru-Center V2 Taper Tool

                          By Bandman72

                          from South East Oklahoma

                          Verified Buyer

                          Comments about Tru-Center V2 Taper Tool Complete:

                          This taper tool is super simple to use and creates perfect, smooth tapers on wood arrows. It's a fool proof design. Arrow shafts fit deep into the tool which helps make the taper more precise.

                          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                          11/28/2012
                           
                          5.0

                          Tru-Center V2 Taper Tool Complete

                          By Tony

                          from Richfield Wisconsin

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Inserts Provide Accuracy
                          • Price price price
                          • Very Well Built

                          Cons

                          • Knives Will Dull Buy Xtra

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Tru-Center V2 Taper Tool Complete:

                            I'm impressed by the quality. This is not a cheapy pencil sharpener. It is well built and should last a very long time. I found it handy to buy an extra set of inserts so I can put one on both ends - nock end and point end - so I don't have to change one back and forth frequently. For me - the occational arrow maker - I find this tool well worth the price.

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                            11/23/2012
                             
                            5.0

                            One of the best

                            By Old Guy

                            from Northern Manitoba, Canada

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Excellent Fitting Parts
                            • Solid

                            Cons

                            • None really

                            Best Uses

                            • Pack Along On Hunts
                            • Tapering Wood Shafts

                            Comments about Tru-Center V2 Taper Tool Complete:

                            This taper tool is one of the best hand tools I've bought for awhile. Use it for field fixes, when wife won't let me make cedar dust in the basement in winter and on club arrows in youth indoor program. The only weak spot I see will be the rubber rings around the cutting head sleeves, when they wear cutting will become sloppier. They need to be watched. Excellent cut from first arrow, perfect shoulder - no wander off to a high spot - really Tru Center. All the accessory blades & wrenches excellent fit. Great product .

                            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                            11/6/2012
                             
                            5.0

                            Better than original

                            By gimpyinlincoln

                            from Lincoln, MA

                            Pros

                            • Easy to use
                            • Good Quality

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Tru-Center V2 Taper Tool Complete:

                                I purchased this essentially as a luxury item because I have the original taper tool and spending another $ was a luxury. I found the original difficult to adjust properly for the correct taper and this version requires no adjustment. This new version works beautifully. I'll probably give the old tool away; it's functional if one wants to spend the time to adjust it. I use this tool only occasionally to re-taper shafts broken off immediately behind the point and re-tapering shortened shafts. For those purposes I could have purchased an inexpensive "pencil sharpener" style. However, the quality of this tool suggests that it will last a lifetime. One suggestion is to add knurling or ridges to the barrel to give a grip. I'm very pleased with this tool

                                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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