I purchased some arrows about 4.5 inches too long that already had inserts epoxied inside. I cut the arrows to the proper length for me. This cut off a small portion of the arrow that contains the old insert. I am installing new inserts into the arrows but would like to save the old ones for spares.

Any ideas on how to remove the old inserts for spares??

Thanks in advance.

LT

Since it doesn't matter about the shaft piece around the old insert I would try using heat. You could try a heat shrink gun (blow dryer on multiple steroids LOL) or I would even give a torch a try. If you have an insert tool I would put that in, heat the shaft piece surrounding the insert and then grab it (shaft piece)with pliers and give it a twist. That may break the seal and then it should come right out.

They are only about 50 cents each. Just buy some more if you think you will need a spare or two.
Of course I am not too sure why would need a "spare" HIT insert.

I would have stripped the fletching and cut the arrows from the nock end then re-fletched them.

lolNow you tell'm.

Ya got 4 to become an expert on the removal of inserts, bound to pay off here!

You'll be able to pull them with heat. If you don't have an insert tool to heat, screw in a field point and use some pliers, heat the pliers which will transfer the heat to the field point in turn loosening the epoxy, apply pressure (pull) the entire time and it will pull the inserts out. Even though your not using the cut end of the arrow anymore, applying flame to the carbon will burn it emitting obnoxious gases. On a good arrow, it will destroy the carbon as well.

X2. Unless you had some really fancy cresting/fletching on there.

Hey Rob/PA Boyer,......could that technique be used to cure the wobble from a wrongly placed insert by pulling it then reseating it? When I do a dozen, about 1/3 wobble when put on my spin tester even though I used the same ammount of epoxy on each one and follow the directions word for word etc.I thought I was stuck with wobbly arrows but I wonder if this is a way to cure that?

It sounds more like your shaft is cut unevenly. Try squaring off the end of the shaft before putting in your inserts.

Perhaps I should have been more clear. You don't have to actually put it IN the flame to use the flame to heat it. I would never recommend even heating a good arrow as that could break down the shaft in a way that may not be visible.