removing inserts from firebolts

NewGuy · Post by **NewGuy** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:32 pm

I'm sure this has been covered before but could anyone give some advice on removing the aluminum inserts from firebolts?

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:15 pm

Find a long bolt threaded like the nock/insert, I like mine about 4" long. Screw it in to nock/insert and put the screw in a vise. Heat the screw with a torch, not the shaft, once the screw is hot the glue typically lets off a puff of smoke, pull on the arrow and it should slide right out. If not, heat it a little more.
It is very important that you do not let the carbon heat up too much, once the heat transfers from the bolt to the nock/insert it will liquify the glue, too long and it will damage the fibers of the shaft.

Here is what I mean, this screw is a bit short, too cold in my shop to look for a longer one.

NewGuy · Post by **NewGuy** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:37 pm

Thank-you David

michiganman · Post by **michiganman** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:35 pm

it also works with a field tip.i twist/screw it to break it loose.if you add brass inserts you will need to clean out the glue.i use a small round file from chain saw sharpener.the brass inserts are longer thats why you need to clean them up,JIM

NewGuy · Post by **NewGuy** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:44 am

got'em all out, thanks guys

Cossack · Post by **Cossack** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:43 am

Don't pull too hard prematurely, the guts of the fiber shaft will come out, arrow ruined. I also quench deinserted arrow in water to prevent damage from heat