Had to run an errand, just happened to be near a hardware store to pick up some super glue and epoxy

I picked up an 8-32 tap for $3. Just tried to run it through each insert, and lo and behold, it hangs up in each and every one. I' ve only got my hands, so I haven' t re-tapped the threads, which I hope is entirely possible as I am far far away from new inserts, distance wise.

Should I be able to re-tap these things, or should I start the process to get new. If I go new, what' s the guarantee they won' t have the same fricking problem?

For what it' s worth, I' ve only used the rocket heads in one of these inserts, so I can' t blame them... I just think they were bad to begin with.

Since you' ve already got the tap, go ahead and try to retap the things. Wet the tap with a little oil and run it down the threads. If you' ve got a tap handle, that would be great. Or just use a little wrench or pliers to get you through the hard part.

Really, at this point you' ve got nothing to lose.

I remember one time getting an insert that didn' t even have threads! Fortunately I caught it before glueing it in the shaft. Makes a guy say hmmm.....

If you set up one of those automatic screw machines to make inserts and the operator doesn' t pay attention as it' s running, a tap can break off and the machine will run off a couple hundred inserts without threads. And a few of them can slide through the QC process. It' s smart to check the inserts out before installing them in your arrows. Especially if you' re doing a permanent install with epoxy.

Ok, tapped ' em all (wish I could say that after the night club I was in over the weekend... Yikes! ).

They will now readily accept anything I throw at them. Thanks for all the help.