fletch removal
#1
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I just bought a fletching jig, and I'm trying to refletch a few arrows, but I'm having a heck of a time getting the old vanes and glue off. The arrows are carbon with a camo finish, so I can't just "hack" at them with a razor blade. So far, the best way I've found was to sort of surgically cut them off with a new razor blade, and then gently scrape the remaining material away.
Does anyone have a better method for removing the old fletches and glue ?
Does anyone have a better method for removing the old fletches and glue ?
#2
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Dekalb, Illinois
I saw some tools for fletch removal in the Cabelas catalogue. !-800-237-4444. Ask for the archery one, and on pages 36-38, they have a tool called the "Norway Zip Strip" for $24.99, or you can call them direct @ 1-800-778-4755.
You may know of this method already,so i'll stay tuned also for other ways to strip the fletching too.
Good hunting KimberRuger
You may know of this method already,so i'll stay tuned also for other ways to strip the fletching too.
Good hunting KimberRuger
#3
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Mid-Missouri
Dont use a sharp razor blade. Find a nice dull one, or a old dull pocket knife. Just be careful of the angle when removing fletch. Depending on what type of glue was used, it can be tough. The super glue (cyanoacrylate) type adhesives are brittle and tough to get off.
I think you will enjoy fletching you own. Just take your time. Do a dry run and make sure the jig is set up for the arrow properly, and that the vane contacts the arrow base evenly. The other trick is to make sure the bead of glue is even and contacts the whole base(no puddles or dry spots)
I think you will enjoy fletching you own. Just take your time. Do a dry run and make sure the jig is set up for the arrow properly, and that the vane contacts the arrow base evenly. The other trick is to make sure the bead of glue is even and contacts the whole base(no puddles or dry spots)
#4
I use a pocket knife to remove my fletching. It's not a quick job but it gets it done. I might look into one of those specialty tools to make it easier. One thing about the finish on the shafts ... from what I've read it's recommended to lightly scuff the shaft before refletching so that you get better adhesion. I don't know how that camo finish will hold up to repeated refletching.




