How to remove aluminium inserts from carbon arrows

[rmorris]

Here is a quick video on how I remove the inserts from carbon arrows. I have not attempted this on any of the micro diameter arrows where the hot field point may damage the carbon.

 

[Bladepeek]

My criticism of the video is that you used an awful lot of propane heating for way more than a few seconds. You are then going to have to screw the arrow on and pull straight up.

I like to screw the point into the arrow and then, with the torch stationary, heat the point. I heat it only until I can turn the insert by tightening the point with pliers and then pull it out. Takes a lot less gas and I don't think it is any more likely to overheat the shaft.

[Bldtrailer]

The BEST WAY I have found is take a drill bit that's a little smaller than the inside of the shaft, put it in(at the nock end,) and swing the shaft.  Letting the drill bit slide hammer the insert out (just swing in a safe direction!!!!)

[Roadkill]

We have a slide hammer deigned to remve them in the archery shop.  It is superb

[Michael Pfander]

I use a 4" machine screw.  I heat it and then screw the shaft with the insert to be removed on to the hot screw.  This keeps the heat source away from the arrow shaft.  You need to err on the side of caution until you get a feel for the process.  It is easy to destroy a carbon shaft with too much heat.  When melting epoxy or super glue a count of 20 thousand is about right[time in the flame] for hot melt 10 thousand is good.  Put the screw in and put pressure on, after a bit it will come out.
MAP

[Wheels2]

Originally posted by Bldtrailer:
The BEST WAY I have found is take a drill bit that's a little smaller than the inside of the shaft, put it in(at the nock end,) and swing the shaft.  Letting the drill bit slide hammer the insert out (just swing in a safe direction!!!!)

Unscrew the tip a turn or two and then wrap a two foot piece of yarn around the shank and re-tighten.  Then if it bounces free, it is easier to find....

[elkslayer4x5]

I've used a Dewey rifle cleaning rod to knock 'em out when the drill bit slide hammer wasn't heavy enough.

[reddogge]

Originally posted by Wheels2:
 

Originally posted by Bldtrailer:
The BEST WAY I have found is take a drill bit that's a little smaller than the inside of the shaft, put it in(at the nock end,) and swing the shaft.  Letting the drill bit slide hammer the insert out (just swing in a safe direction!!!!)

Unscrew the tip a turn or two and then wrap a two foot piece of yarn around the shank and re-tighten.  Then if it bounces free, it is easier to find.... [/b]

GREAT TIP! I also put a large folded towel on th e floor to catch them.