Refletching question
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Fork Horn
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Refletching question
I'm in the process of refletching some of my arrows. I am using a dull kitchen knife to take my old feathers off and I'm having trouble getting all of the glue off of the shaft(s). What do you guys recommend me doing so that I can get the arrow cleanand apply wraps and new vanes? WhenI keep scraping the arrows to remove glue it seems like I am damaging my arrows (by removing carbon). By the way my arrows are Carbon Express CX 300 if that matters. Thanks ahead of time for any replies.
#2
RE: Refletching question
I recommend buying an actual arrow stripper. It will make your life so much easier.
This is what I use and believe me, it works wonders.
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This is what I use and believe me, it works wonders.
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#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Georgia
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RE: Refletching question
I used one of those befor, worked O/K, a bit clumsey though, I ended up cutting a half moon at the bace of an old knife and putting a edge on it and it works great, easier to hold than the tool for me. After removal of the fletch and glue I rub the shaft with some scotch brite to remove the rest of the glue, then hit it with some alcohol on a rag to remove any oils and debree.
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RE: Refletching question
When I keep scraping the arrows to remove glue it seems like I am damaging my arrows (by removing carbon). By the way my arrows are Carbon Express CX 300 if that matters.
With carbon arrows it's a serious safety issue when it comes to damaging the shaft. I don't recommend putting any solutions on the shaft that may damage the resins that hold the carbon fibers together. If you're not certain, don't risk it.
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RE: Refletching question
ORIGINAL: jcpopejr
I'm in the process of refletching some of my arrows. I am using a dull kitchen knife to take my old feathers off and I'm having trouble getting all of the glue off of the shaft(s). What do you guys recommend me doing so that I can get the arrow cleanand apply wraps and new vanes? WhenI keep scraping the arrows to remove glue it seems like I am damaging my arrows (by removing carbon). By the way my arrows are Carbon Express CX 300 if that matters. Thanks ahead of time for any replies.
I'm in the process of refletching some of my arrows. I am using a dull kitchen knife to take my old feathers off and I'm having trouble getting all of the glue off of the shaft(s). What do you guys recommend me doing so that I can get the arrow cleanand apply wraps and new vanes? WhenI keep scraping the arrows to remove glue it seems like I am damaging my arrows (by removing carbon). By the way my arrows are Carbon Express CX 300 if that matters. Thanks ahead of time for any replies.
#8
RE: Refletching question
ORIGINAL: Red Lion
I see nothing wrong with using a razor blade knife if very careful. I use one and have only damaged one shaft out of many so far. I hold at a 45 degree angle and lightly scrape back and forth and turn the shaft once in a while. I find that it removes all vane, glue, etc..and will not damage the shaft or your hand if careful!
ORIGINAL: jcpopejr
I'm in the process of refletching some of my arrows. I am using a dull kitchen knife to take my old feathers off and I'm having trouble getting all of the glue off of the shaft(s). What do you guys recommend me doing so that I can get the arrow cleanand apply wraps and new vanes? WhenI keep scraping the arrows to remove glue it seems like I am damaging my arrows (by removing carbon). By the way my arrows are Carbon Express CX 300 if that matters. Thanks ahead of time for any replies.
I'm in the process of refletching some of my arrows. I am using a dull kitchen knife to take my old feathers off and I'm having trouble getting all of the glue off of the shaft(s). What do you guys recommend me doing so that I can get the arrow cleanand apply wraps and new vanes? WhenI keep scraping the arrows to remove glue it seems like I am damaging my arrows (by removing carbon). By the way my arrows are Carbon Express CX 300 if that matters. Thanks ahead of time for any replies.