fletching strippers

Sierra · Post by **Sierra** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:11 am

can anyone vouch for the quality of the Cir-cut fletching stripper ?

I'm puchasing a few items to start rolling my own bolts and just trying to save a few dollars.

A.W · Post by **A.W** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:23 am

I use an exacto knike to strip my vanes. They work great and they're easy to use.

R.J. · Post by **R.J.** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:51 am

Same as AW ... I've used an exacto knife or razor blade only ... a buddy had one like the one you mentioned ( it may have been the same model ) anyway ... he said it was great for getting the glue and all off in one shot .... I don't believe they are very expensive .

Check out the way this guy removes fletchings !

http://www.glumbert.com/media/bullseye

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:28 pm

Wow.. that is some serious accuracy...

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:26 pm

R.J. wrote:Same as AW ... I've used an exacto knife or razor blade only ... a buddy had one like the one you mentioned ( it may have been the same model ) anyway ... he said it was great for getting the glue and all off in one shot .... I don't believe they are very expensive .

Check out the way this guy removes fletchings !

http://www.glumbert.com/media/bullseye

Neat clip - looks like my shootin' on a good day! Troube is, I've only had a couple good days in the past 40 years.

As far as removing fletching, I use a box cutter, a utility knife, or my pocket knife if I cant find the others on my bench.

Like bstout, I clean the shafts very well before re-fletching but I often use acetone or MEK.

Sierra · Post by **Sierra** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:21 pm

I was concerned that I would nick the carbon shafts if I used only a knife.

Quess I was trying to make the process more difficult than it actually is.

Thanks

Tee · Post by **Tee** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 7:43 pm

I use those hooked utility blades. The curvature matches the curvature of the bolt shaft pretty closely and cuts cleanly. Held at an angle it prevents me from nicking the shaft like a straight blade edge does all to often. Just put the blade in the utility knife holder or a superknife or superknife clone.

navaman · Post by **navaman** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:32 pm

R.J. wrote:Same as AW ... I've used an exacto knife or razor blade only ... a buddy had one like the one you mentioned ( it may have been the same model ) anyway ... he said it was great for getting the glue and all off in one shot .... I don't believe they are very expensive .

Check out the way this guy removes fletchings !

http://www.glumbert.com/media/bullseye

yep. no doubt about it. that;s the way i'm gonna start doing it . first thing tommorrow

lucky strike · Post by **lucky strike** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 3:14 am

I JUST GOT A ZIP STRIP FROM DURAVANE-SUPER TOOL !!! IT WILL CLEAN A SHAFT IN ABOUT 30 SECONDS

LS