Replacing Vanes Question Help
08-15-2008, 09:17 AM
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Fork Horn
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Replacing Vanes Question Help
I posted this in technical but thought I would get more responces here I have some arrows that the vanes need replaced how do you guys take them off and get the glue off without hurting the shaft what chemicals can I use on themI am getting these arrows refletched should I just let the pro shop take care of taking the old vanesoff or will they charge for that Thanks
08-15-2008, 09:29 AM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: Replacing Vanes Question Help
I use something with an edge.....but not a particularly "sharp" edge. When I get it to a certain point....I just use a fingernail (and I don't have much in that respect).
As far as something to treat the shaft (and remove any old adhesive residue).....I use acetone.
To my knowledge....I don't compromise ths shaft's integrity with this method. I would assume that your shop would charge you for this service (removing the old vanes). Mine would. It's actually not hard to do, at all, also.
As far as something to treat the shaft (and remove any old adhesive residue).....I use acetone.
To my knowledge....I don't compromise ths shaft's integrity with this method. I would assume that your shop would charge you for this service (removing the old vanes). Mine would. It's actually not hard to do, at all, also.
08-15-2008, 09:37 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Replacing Vanes Question Help
Like Jeff said, anything with an edge (I use a dull razor blade held at about a 10 degree angle to the shaft to removed the bulk of the vane, and you can clean the shaft with acetone. You can also check out the Zip-strip fletching remover
http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/product/0026139416291a.shtml
http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/product/0026139416291a.shtml
08-15-2008, 10:17 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Replacing Vanes Question Help
Sorry [&:]a little more indepth on my awnser than i posted before.
Yes you can take the old fletching off yourself very easily with a dull knife blade, old razer blade,acetone is what will work to take off the old glue.
Yes you can take the old fletching off yourself very easily with a dull knife blade, old razer blade,acetone is what will work to take off the old glue.
