Removing Factory Knock
 

I thought that this would be very simple, but it was a long time ago since I have removed a knock from a 2216 (2117) arrow. IF I remember correctly, we just used the flame from a candle to heat the knock then pull it out. I have 2216 factory arrows (excalibur) with the black knock. Is there a newer trick to do this, or do I just need to add more heat (longer time over flame).

I just received my tracer knocks and I want to exchange the knocks on a few arrows to be able to test them.

Thanks.

RE: Removing Factory Knock
 

I've had good results using a heat gun, the kind used for removing paint. Heat mostly the nock and a bit on the back of the bolt in the vicinity of the nock until the glue softens. Keep the bolt turning as you do it.

RE: Removing Factory Knock
 

Cossack beat me to it....But I use a little propane tourch with a pin point flame so I have more controll on the area Iam heating up....

RE: Removing Factory Knock
 

Thanks guys, I got them removed and the TRACERS installed. Now just to get out and test them on a target. I was just a little worried on over heating the shafts in removing the factory knock.

RE: Removing Factory Knock
 

The only thing you would have to beworried about is if you were removing nocks from carbon,there too much heat is a no-no....

RE: Removing Factory Knock
 

I think AWSHUCKS had a good way once, at least I think it was him. He would thread a screw in the and and then take a flame to the screw and heat the nock from the inside and not damage the shaft. I think it was him, but it worked for him. I know you have it out, just wanted to share for future people. And give us a update on them nocks when you try them!

RE: Removing Factory Knock
 

Thanks for the tip there jason.I will add that to my vast knowlage of of hmmmmm....thanks.:D;)

RE: Removing Factory Knock
 

Jason is right, I got a threaded rod [8-32] at Ace hdwe, 6" long. Put 2" in vise, screw nock or insert on and heat well away from shaft w/ propane torch while pulling on the arrow gently. They will come out if not epoxied and they will burn your fingers if you try to unscrew them bare-handed!