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Title: Fletchin removal and arrow cleanup
Post by: Knotter on December 26, 2011, 04:09:00 PM

I'm wondering if there are better methods to remove fletching and clean up arrows before re-applying new feathers.  The last time I did this I simply scraped off the glue with a knife.

Title: Re: Fletchin removal and arrow cleanup
Post by: David Mitchell on December 26, 2011, 04:10:00 PM

There is an interesting article in the new TBM about the use of shrink tubing to prepare the fletch area for refletching. Pretty clever.

Title: Re: Fletchin removal and arrow cleanup
Post by: Knotter on December 26, 2011, 04:21:00 PM

Interesting. I'll go check the mail to see if my next issue arrived.

I forgot to mention - the arrows in question are made of ash.

Title: Re: Fletchin removal and arrow cleanup
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on December 26, 2011, 06:25:00 PM

Don't laugh at me for saying this but I did read somewhere that a potato peeler works well on carbons and aluminum shafts. I have not tried it yet. Waiting for the "Boss" to turn her head so I can borrow one of hers so I don't get hit when I take it. lol

Title: Re: Fletchin removal and arrow cleanup
Post by: grayfeather on December 26, 2011, 08:49:00 PM

I have gold tip carbon arrows and just stick them in a bottle with paint thinner, takes everything off.The first time I used a feather remover, meesed up the arrow.

Title: Re: Fletchin removal and arrow cleanup
Post by: PaRecurver on December 26, 2011, 09:31:00 PM

Try fletching tape. Works great and very easy removal.