Arrow building question.
 

Can I use five minute epoxy to re-glue my inserts. I ordered my new arrows off of the internet and they glued the inserts into the uncut shaft so now my arrows are to long. So I'm wondering after I cut them to my length can I just use 5 minute epoxy to glue in the inserts. It seems to me that most glues that are advertised to be used to glue in inserts are just epoxy any way.

RE: Arrow building question.
 

Yes you can use 5 min epoxy but it is brittle and the inserts will probably pull out over time.

RE: Arrow building question.
 

Not sure , but i use hotmelt stick

RE: Arrow building question.
 

Th 24 hour epoxy would be better than the 5 minute. If you know a gunsmith in your area, there is a stock repair product called Brownell's Accra Weld that appears to be the same stuff Easton includes with their arrow shafts.

RE: Arrow building question.
 

You could also cut the arrow on the nock end.

RE: Arrow building question.
 

I use hot glue sticks, heat up the insert just enough to melt the glue and then stuff it in there and the insert doesn't come out. And if I need to take it out I heat up the FP and out comes the insert and it doesn't damage the arrow if you don't heat it too much.

RE: Arrow building question.
 

I've always wondered if the hot melt glue may have an effect on the bonding of carbon and fiber process! Seems like it could have adverse effects,think I will try the 24 hour epoxy when I attempt it.