arrow inserts

[thunderbolt]

How the heck do i get a stripped arrow insert out ? I used an extra broadhead that i had and just tried pulling it straight out but it didn't work. I don't remember what was used to glue it in. I thought of getting a rod and just keep jamming it in the nock side of the arrow. I can get the broadhead in about half ways but that it. I also tried pulling on the arrow and twisting the broadhead at the same time. Any ideas ?

[HEADACHE]

I love your sig line man . . that rawks!

 

I say "lightly" epoxy something like an old field tip inside it and once it dries, use a blow-dryer on the outside to help loosen it up from the outside, at least a change in temp might help a bit, then pull like heck.

[Snapshot]

I love your sig line man . . that rawks!

 

I say "lightly" epoxy something like an old field tip inside it and once it dries, use a blow-dryer on the outside to help loosen it up from the outside, at least a change in temp might help a bit, then pull like heck.

 

That works the best, either a blow dryer or heat gun. Just be careful on carbon arrows, blow the heat into the end and not the sides if possible.

 

[Red Rabbit]

Put a field point in the insert, heat the point with a burner and periodically pull on the insert to see if the glue gives way.

 

[jamaro]

If you are using Carbon arrows I would just chuck it to the scrap pile.... IMO the risk of damaging the carbon fibers is just to great. It is just not worth the risk of having an arrow blow up..

 

J

[BowNut]

How the heck do i get a stripped arrow insert out ? I used an extra broadhead that i had and just tried pulling it straight out but it didn't work. I don't remember what was used to glue it in. I thought of getting a rod and just keep jamming it in the nock side of the arrow. I can get the broadhead in about half ways but that it. I also tried pulling on the arrow and twisting the broadhead at the same time. Any ideas ?

 

 

You can do as Doug said just heat up a field tip in it but try not to over heat it. Heating any carbon arrow is not a good idea but it can be done. Some times it works and some times you are out an arrow. But I shoot a Hoyt so you may not want to take my word for it.LOL!

 

 

[aztrophytakers]

Put a drill bit inside the shaft and slam it into the back of the insert 2-3 times till it comes out. Just don't sling it through the living room window. Works like a charm...........

[thunderbolt]

Thanks for all your responses guys. I did try heating it but was too afraid to get the carbon hot. I did get it off. I had my girlfriend hold the arrow shaft while i had some pliers holding the field tip. the teeth on the pliers were between the arrow shaft and the field tip, since i couldn't screw the field tip in all the way. Then hit the pliers with a light cresent wrench, hitting away from the arrow. The insert came out with a few very small pieces of carbon. Glued in another insert and already shot it. Glued it with goat tuff. Thanks again guys! i hate to ruin arrows since they cost so much.

 

Also thanks for the advice bownut even though you shoot a hoyt. lol I'm one the few amongst my friends who shoot pse and i get all kinds of crap from them. Its all in fun though. Good luck with the hunts coming up guys, even you bownut. lol