Epoxy setting time on Axis arrows?
04-09-2004, 08:36 PM
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Epoxy setting time on Axis arrows?
Just had some arrows cut and inserts installed at the pro shop. The guy at the shop told me to wait 24 hrs to give the epoxy time to dry. I waited the 24hrs then screwed in my tips, all but one of the inserts was still lose, it easly twisted around and would slide out if pulled. I also noticed the epoxy was still rather wet on a few of arrows. Is this normal? Does this sound like a sh!tty epoxy job? Thanks.
04-09-2004, 09:26 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Epoxy setting time on Axis arrows?
Correct me if I'm wrong here. With the new Axis arrows that have the hidden insert technology wouldn't you have to screw the field tips on to the insert and then glue the insert in? Is it possible he didn't do that and pushed the inserts in too far and your only catching a couple threads? Can you even see the inserts?
Disregard that! I see you noticed the epoxy was still wet!
I'd still like to know the process for these Axis arrows with the hidden insert. Am I correct or is there a different process when glueing the inserts?
Disregard that! I see you noticed the epoxy was still wet!
I'd still like to know the process for these Axis arrows with the hidden insert. Am I correct or is there a different process when glueing the inserts?
04-09-2004, 10:49 PM
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RE: Epoxy setting time on Axis arrows?
I'd still like to know the process for these Axis arrows with the hidden insert. Am I correct or is there a different process when glueing the inserts?
Easton supply a fitting tool and a little grinding stone here is a pic of them.
04-10-2004, 08:38 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Epoxy setting time on Axis arrows?
Sounds like he either didn't put enough, or didn't put any of the hardener in when he mixed the epoxy. After 24 hours, they should have had plenty of time to set up. I'd take them back and make him redo them or give you some more arrows.
04-10-2004, 09:50 AM
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RE: Epoxy setting time on Axis arrows?
Double Creek,Take them back to the "Pro"shop,and get them replaced!It just seems to me that they did'nt mix the epoxy right if it did'nt dry in 24 hours.Also,if you have them fixed with new inserts,you'll still have all the old epoxy junk on the inside of your shafts.I set my own up the other night with no problems.D-C,I strongly suggest you spin each one of the Axis shafts before you buy them...Bob