lumenock

muskyman454 · Post by **muskyman454** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:57 pm

how can i get the insert out of a carbon fierbolt to install a lumenok ? or can i get them already installed? i havent seen them on excaliburs accessories page?

onebigskittle · Post by **onebigskittle** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 12:38 am

Lumenok.com ...check it out

j.krug · Post by **j.krug** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:12 am

You can purchase the Firebolts in a 3 pack with the Lumenoks installed...not sure where, but I know they're available.
I installed my own in new shafts but also had to remove the aluminum nocks first.
Screw a field point into the insert and heat it, the field tip, carefully until the knock twists out with pliers.
Be sure to only heat it enough to get the nock out.
I used a new drill bit to clean out the glue left inside the shaft then installed the Lumenoks.
Was pretty simple to do and they work flawlessly!!

muskyman454 · Post by **muskyman454** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:08 am

i did check out lumenock.com and they listed every type bolt but fierbolt or i just overlooked them? i asked the guy at the local pro shop about heating carbon and he said that it could not be done.i am new to carbon and i didnt know how to go about it.but i will give it a try.i like most dont have alot of extra cash to trough around so i wanted to check with you guys and gals and see what way you went.on the next really hot day i am going to lay some on the dashbord of the car and see if that will heat them up enough?just a thought? thanks

badredbird · Post by **badredbird** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:09 pm

forget heating them, you will destroy them , however did know a guy who used to put them in some sort of release agent and used to soak them several days and it would get them out , will y to find out hwat he used

shafferm · Post by **shafferm** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 1:03 am

Part of getting them out will depend on what glue was used to install them originally, if they used a super glue then you can use acetone as a release agent. Most nail polish removers should contain enough acetone to do the trick. I have not personally tried this on carbon arrows, as I am still partial to aluminum. I would try a test soak of one arrow and see how it goes.

Hallaketrout · Post by **Hallaketrout** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:22 am

I would proceed with caution regarding acetone.
I would be concerned the acetone might start to soften the resins in the carbon fiber. But I have no experience here, never tried it. It would be a shame to turn it into a noodle.
I believe I have seen a thread in lumenok, but that would extend the length of the bolt, is that a problem? I don't know never tried that.

badredbird · Post by **badredbird** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 11:23 am

its one of the easons i shoot aluminum , pain in the butt to change out nocks and inserts in cabons if at all possible , besides leery of them shattering .

vrodman · Post by **vrodman** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:35 pm

I have used on close to two dozen firebolts a bolt about 4" long that threads into rear nock. I clamp my threaded bolt into a vise and proceed to heat IT and not the shaft. While heating it keep a constant pull on shaft/firebolt and it will eventually break free, all in under a minute. Just heat slowly

liketoshoot · Post by **liketoshoot** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:37 pm

vrodman

that is a great idea...

vrodman · Post by **vrodman** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:03 pm

Thanks, but I don't deserve the credit. I got it right here on this great forum.

muskyman454 · Post by **muskyman454** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 10:53 am

thanks for all your help!! i took some advice and put a twist on it.i took a peace of wire and wrapped it around the porch post above the railing and put a field point in the nock and wrapped the wire around the space between the nock and field point and put my zippo lighter under the point.they popped right out in under a minute and then i used a bore brush to clean any glue left inside.they slide right in and work like a charm! out of my exomax they look like a lazier!

j.krug · Post by **j.krug** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 12:23 pm

Glad to hear you got it figured out and installed your Lumenoks!
They do look pretty cool when they're sailing through the air don't they!

lscha · Post by **lscha** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 12:31 pm

Lumenok actually sells the assembled Firebolts. http://lumenok.net/shop/Crossbow/c4/index.html?page=2 here. They also sell the pack with Victory shafts.
I'll be trying those. I use the inserts now and love them.

j.krug · Post by **j.krug** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:26 am

lscha wrote:Lumenok actually sells the assembled Firebolts. http://lumenok.net/shop/Crossbow/c4/index.html?page=2 here. They also sell the pack with Victory shafts.
I'll be trying those. I use the inserts now and love them.

I saw the Firebolts from Lumenok and I was considering buying them but decided to by all the components and make them myself.
I refletched all my hunting and practice arrows at the same time to give myself something to do in the off season.

Excalibur Crossbow Forum

lumenock

lumenock

Re: lumenock

Re: lumenock

Re: lumenock

Re: lumenock

Re: lumenock

Re: lumenock

Re: lumenock

Re: lumenock

Re: lumenock

Re: lumenock

Re: lumenock

Re: lumenock

Re: lumenock

Re: lumenock