insert glue

[crazyfarmer]

Goat Tuff for me on inserts and vanes. It's been said, inserts are almost impossible to remove without damage to the bolt. I melted the end of one bolt before it was warm enough to melt the glue.

glad i wasnt the only one with that problem... i just started using fletch tight just so i can remove the inserts

[Sopchoppy]

RE: glue on EZ Fletch; You can get the replacement teflon tape made for the Bohning fletcher. Make sure the surface of the EZ fletch arms are clean of glue before applying the tape. Just cut a slit in the tape where the vane goes through the arm. If you use 2" blazers, it won't take a whole piece of tape to cover the area where the vane will meet the shaft, you can cut it in half. Glue is a lot easier to get off the tape than the bare arm. One point on amount of glue to use; learned this the hard way. I do this under a florescent work light so there is a glare on the vane to see the glue . After I put the fine bead of glue on the vane, I have a big straight pin I use to spread the glue evenly on the vane. I usually have to wipe some glue off the pin. Make sure there is not a drop of glue at the bottom of the vane as it will run out on to the shaft when you close the fletcher. It only takes a thin layer of Goat Tuff to hold. I usually let it set for 15 minutes before opening the fletcher. I then put a VERY small dab of glue on the front and back of each vane; keeps the vane on especially when removing from a target. Works for me.

[gruntahunta]

Hay guys that's some great tips you have all put together, I am just about to buy a fletching jig and I am feeling quite confident about fletching my own arrows. thanks guys.
one question, how do you get the noks out of Excalibur bolts so you can put a lumenok in?

[Pydpiper]

Hay guys that's some great tips you have all put together, I am just about to buy a fletching jig and I am feeling quite confident about fletching my own arrows. thanks guys.
one question, how do you get the noks out of Excalibur bolts so you can put a lumenok in?

A long bolt, or threaded rod, torch and a vice.
Thread the rod/or bolt in to the insert a bit so a few inches are sticking out, and put the stray end in the vise. Heat the rod with a torch and that will in turn heat the insert from the inside out, releasing the bond of the glue. Typically the insert will let out a short puff of smoke when the bond breaks then the insert will slide right out.
Be careful not to pull it out too soon, you risk pulling out some fibers in the process. Never apply heat directly to the shaft, it will be toast.

I use archery crazy glue, it holds forever, is very light and works well in all temperatures. As a plus it can be measured for weight as it is put on for those of us who are real picky with arrow weights.

I learned this technique, as well as most everything else I know about crossbows and arrows from awshucks.

[gruntahunta]

Thanks Pydpiper, I will give that a go tommorrow,
thanks a bunch.

[Cossack]

"Be careful not to pull it out too soon, you risk pulling out some fibers in the process."
And if you do pull some fiber out..do NOT use that arrow. Unless you cut it off or turn it end for end. The safety of that shaft is compromised and can explode. Personal experience.

[sumner4991]

Cossack and Sopchoppy . . . thanks for the tips on the AZ EZ . . .I'll give them a try.

Scott