To answer your questions:

 

* I'm assuming you're using a recurve bow, since you didn't provide that info.

1. Cut them. I've never cut arrows myself before. I have a
high-speed dremel tool if that's acceptable.

It's best to use an arrow shaft saw. Which you can find at most archery shops and online stores. Don't try using your dremel. I'm sure it wouldn't cost much to have another shop cut the arrows to size for you since you've run into problems with your current shop.

2. Install inserts. I can go on Easton to figure out what points I
need, but that last time I installed points was with aluminum arrows.
I used a propane torch from the hardware store and some special
archery glue I can't remember. Can I do this with Carbon Composite?

If you're using hotmelt to install points, do not use the torch to heat the shaft! Heat the uni-bushing or insert and apply glue, then insert into shaft. The Easton guide should also prove to be helpful in that area.

4. Bow-String. When I last shot my bow I used an AMO 68" FastFlite 16
strand bow-string. My the local pro-shop had trouble finding these,
but hesitated when I asked him to recommend a modern-day equivalent
that I could actually purchase. What kind of string would be equivalent?

 

Strands are really only a factor for nock fit, as the materials made today are so strong you could get by with two or three strands, but obviously, you'll need to make sure to have string that will fit your nocks.

 

If you have order a custom made string, remember that the string length should be roughly 3" shorter than the length of your bow.

 

There are many string choices, but for recurves I prefer Angel Majesty  string.

 

If you want something with more color options, try Brownell's  D75, Xcel, or TSP Plus, or BCY's  Dyneema 02, DynaFlight 97, or 8125 material.

 

There are many internet shops which can assist you in getting a custom string. However, it sounds as though you might be fine with a pre-made string. Angel makes such strings for reasonable prices and can be found on Lancaster Archery Supply's website .

 

In my opinion, Angel makes the best serving on the market, but you might also check with Brownell in that regard.

 

Hope this helps you out. 

-Daniel Perez
Archery Coach

--- In AskArcheryCoach@yahoogroups.com, "dcroe05" <dcroe05@...> wrote:
>
> About 8 weeks ago I went to my only local pro shop and ordered a dozen
> Redline 600s. After many delays, a lack of information, and frankly
> catching the shop in some questionable practices, I took the portion
> of the order that was in and canceled the rest of the order.
>
> The offshoot of this is that I have a dozen, uncut, shafts, a dozen
> tunable nocks with nock tool, and 50 spin vanes.
>
> Can anyone give me any advice on how to:
>
> 1. Cut them. I've never cut arrows myself before. I have a
> high-speed dremel tool if that's acceptable.
>
> 2. Install inserts. I can go on Easton to figure out what points I
> need, but that last time I installed points was with aluminum arrows.
> I used a propane torch from the hardware store and some special
> archery glue I can't remember. Can I do this with Carbon Composite?
>
> 3. Vanes. This one I think I'm actually covered on. I have a Beiter
> Tri-Liner and I've put on Spin Vanes before.
>
> 4. Bow-String. When I last shot my bow I used an AMO 68" FastFlite 16
> strand bow-string. My the local pro-shop had trouble finding these,
> but hesitated when I asked him to recommend a modern-day equivalent
> that I could actually purchase. What kind of string would be equivalent?
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>