Removing Glue from Shafts

[Hoytme2]

Anyone got any good tricks to removing the glue from their arrow shafts before re-fletching?

[M.Magis]

What kind of shaft? For aluminum, I've always just used a razor blade (or knife) and sand paper.

[Hoytme2]

Not on Aluminum arrows. I used to use them but recently switched to carbons. It is much more difficult to get the glue off carbons. I have a scraper and it is alot more work to remove the glue. I am using Goat Tough glue. That stuff is great for sticking, hard to remove!

[maco12]

Hoyt....Gorrila glue is great....HOWEVER.....you're doing the only thing that can be done....and yes it takes a while, just be patient and careful.....if you scar the carbon...for safety reasons....toss the arrow....I've seen too many explode for this reason.

maco12
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[Hoytme2]

Great! Just what I need to think about when shooting my bow. An arrow exploding! What is this, the Dukes of Hazzard? I was hoping that using some acetone or something would aid in the removing of some of this residual glue.

[maco12]

Hoyt....Wish I had better news...acetone and a scrubby pad will sometimes remove some residue....but with Gorilla Glue....good luck. If you don't already have one, get a vane remover and then a knife with not much of an edge and take your time. The good news is.....you won't have to worry about the vanes coming off!!! Also, always remember to wipe down the arrow with alcohol before putting on the new vanes with aluminum or carbon. A tip...go to your local bow shop and ask if they have any garbage arrows with vanes on them and practice with those....instead of your good arrows!!!

maco12
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[Hoytme2]

Thanks for the advice maco. I have a fletching remover but it has seen a lot of action over the last few years and is pretty dull. I might need to get some replacement knives for it. I have never used that gorilla glue on my arrows but I use it a lot in my woodworking. I know that stuff is great and expensive. I guess I have just been spoiled form shooting aluminum. Those are so easy to strip!

[Arrow 1]

Do not use strong solvents on carbon arrows. There was a thread about this on Bowsite, a while back. Bacically what it said was that the use of strong solvents such as acetone, on carbon shafts will weaken the shaft and could cause the arrow to explode when shooting. This advice was from an arrow manufacturer. I really cannot remember any more of the details. I suppose you could go there and do a search.

I use a dull utility knife to remove mine.

[Hoytme2]

There we go with the exploding thing again!:yikes:

[maco12]

Arrow1.....I agree to a point...don't soak carbons in really bad solvents, but acetone with a scrubby pad will NOT affect the condition of the carbon. That's advice from Easton techs themselves. I brought this question to them at the ATA show....and continue to bring it up to them due to the amount of carbons I refletch.

I wish they did make a solvent that really did work....but nothing so far.

maco12
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[Hoytme2]

I've though about using arrow wraps to help make refletching a bit easier. Any thoughts?

[maco12]

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! It won't make it any easier.....I hate those damn things!!!! Look good, but oh what a pain. With the wraps...not only do you get stuck with 3 to 4 lines of glue and arrow wrap material, but you've got to get the arrow wrap "tape" off too. They look nice, but it won't make it any easier to get off glue.

maco12
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[Hoytme2]

Dad Gum It! I must be getting lazy in my young age!

[Spitfire]

Young age? What the ?

[hunTer06]

Heck Ive always scraped the glue off my carbons with a knife

Isnt too safe though...

[MUZZY MAN]

I use wraps. When I re-fletch I use a dull pocket knife and alchohol. Takes a little work, but it's not like building a house or something.

[maco12]

Muzzy....not a big deal for your own arrows, but when you're doing 10 dozen a day.......the wraps are a pain in the........They do add a nice touch, though!!!

maco12
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