Stubborn Inserts
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Stubborn Inserts
I have a few Carbon Express bolts that i want to re-fletch and add brass inserts but the aluminum inserts are being stubborn and i can't get them out. I've tried heating a screw and also the boiling water method but then refuse to loosen up. The also have flat plastic nocks. Any ideas on how to get these out?
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Pull the plastic nock and insert a drill bit that fits in the arrow with some room. Now swing the arrow like you are trying to crack a whip. This will break the insert free after a few whips of the arrow. But be careful when it lets go it may take off in a hurry, aim in a safe place. Hope it works for you.
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Dogger . . .good idea. Never tried that one. Ever lost a drill bit? Basically, you are hammering out the insert with the drill bit, right?houndogger wrote:Pull the plastic nock and insert a drill bit that fits in the arrow with some room. Now swing the arrow like you are trying to crack a whip. This will break the insert free after a few whips of the arrow. But be careful when it lets go it may take off in a hurry, aim in a safe place. Hope it works for you.
Dogger
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2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
Boo Custom Strings
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Perception trumps intention.
2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
Boo Custom Strings
2006 Vixen
I will use a 1/4" steel rod 16 to 24" long and drop it down in the shaft to loosen the insert.
Good luck getting brass inserts for the Carbon Express I've not found any to fit. It's really hard to find flat nocks for the carbon express too. You may want to cut the insert out so you can save the flat nock and use 8/32" set screws to add weight.
Good luck getting brass inserts for the Carbon Express I've not found any to fit. It's really hard to find flat nocks for the carbon express too. You may want to cut the insert out so you can save the flat nock and use 8/32" set screws to add weight.
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Thats right, It takes a few swings sometimes to get things moving but it works well.sumner4991 wrote:
Dogger . . .good idea. Never tried that one. Ever lost a drill bit? Basically, you are hammering out the insert with the drill bit, right?
Dogger
You gotta squeeze the trigger Harley. Don't yank it, It's not your d#$!.