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Title: Superglue undo
Post by: laughing turtle on January 30, 2009, 02:40:00 PM

I have mistakenly superglued the wrong inserts into some carbon shafts.  Any tricks on how to un-bond or am i stuck with it?  Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Superglue undo
Post by: jimmerc on January 30, 2009, 02:45:00 PM

I used to put a feild tip into the incert and heat just the feild tip slow and pull with pliers at same time,take care not to hit the carbon with heat!!

Title: Re: Superglue undo
Post by: pdk25 on January 30, 2009, 03:01:00 PM

Drill bit into shaft from nock end, then sling it into the insert like a sledgehammer.  May take several swings.  Use the largest/heaviest bit that will freely slide.

Title: Re: Superglue undo
Post by: laughing turtle on January 30, 2009, 03:17:00 PM

Great advice.  I will give it a try.  Thanks

Title: Re: Superglue undo
Post by: killinstuff on January 30, 2009, 03:43:00 PM

They make superglue remover. Check the hardware store.

Title: Re: Superglue undo
Post by: KSdan on January 30, 2009, 03:47:00 PM

Second the heat on the screw in tip. . . has always worked for me.  Just be cautious

Title: Re: Superglue undo
Post by: Greg Skinner on January 30, 2009, 03:58:00 PM

I've tried the drill bit routine.  In theory it ought to work, but it didn't for me.  However if I shoot at my target and miss and hit the railroad tie backing behind it the inserts often come out as I attempt to extricate my arrow from the tie (even when I don't want them to). Probably shooting into a tree trunk would work if you don't have any rr ties handy.

Title: Re: Superglue undo
Post by: BEN on January 30, 2009, 05:40:00 PM

I just got done removing 6 inserts myself:
Used propane torch on low; screwed in a field-tip just 2-3 threads and heated slow while turning for roughly 30 seconds or so. Then using pliers, I screwed in the tip all the way in and pulled steadily. All inserts came right out.
Pull straight out; don't wiggle tip to try and get it out or you will crack the carbon shaft ( I did that once). If it doesn't come out, just re-heat another 10 seconds or so and it will.

Ben

Title: Re: Superglue undo
Post by: NightHawk on January 31, 2009, 12:24:00 AM

finger nail polish remover (acetone) poured into the nock end should debond the superglue

Title: Re: Superglue undo
Post by: Gator1 on January 31, 2009, 06:28:00 AM

Great tip on the Nail Polish Remover, does that really work??

Title: Re: Superglue undo
Post by: NightHawk on January 31, 2009, 12:28:00 PM

yes finger nail polish remover has acetone in it. You can also buy acetone in the can some walmarts carry it in the paint dept.

Title: Re: Superglue undo
Post by: ISP 5353 on January 31, 2009, 12:30:00 PM

Will heat or acetone work when they are glued in with Goat Tuff?

Title: Re: Superglue undo
Post by: NightHawk on January 31, 2009, 10:26:00 PM

not sure about goat tuff but it does work with superglue

Title: Re: Superglue undo
Post by: BEN on February 02, 2009, 11:42:00 AM

I used the method I stated above for several different glues, including goat tuff, and duco cement.
I think heat will break most glue bonds, IMO

ben   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Superglue undo
Post by: metsastaja on February 02, 2009, 04:25:00 PM

I had the same problem and called a couple dealers.
They were very reluctant to suggest heat in that it can weaken the expoxy that bonds the carbon shafts.

Title: Re: Superglue undo
Post by: laughing turtle on February 02, 2009, 04:45:00 PM

Drill bit trick worked like a charm and no worries about overheating.